With support from WNC Bridge Foundation, Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation is expanding its Safe & Stable Homes Initiative to provide essential home repairs, pest control, safety items, and sanitation services for local students and families facing financial hardship.

With support from WNC Bridge Foundation, Dig In! Yancey Community Garden is growing food security in Yancey County.

Join us on September 10 for the Bridge Builders Social, an evening of shopping, food, live music, and community benefiting WNC Bridge Foundation’s Children’s Services Fund. Every ticket helps provide life-changing care for children across WNC.

We’re thrilled to welcome Cindy McMahon to WNC Bridge Foundation as our new Chief of Staff.

A WNC Bridge Foundation partnership with Community Housing Coalition of Madison County is helping local residents access urgent home repairs and safe, stable housing.

Literacy Together is expanding youth literacy support across Western North Carolina, helping students build stronger reading, writing, and communication skills.

A NOW Grant from WNC Bridge Foundation is helping the Buladean Community Center provide after-school learning, enrichment, and support for children and families in northern Mitchell County.

Cry of a Child Missions is strengthening food security across Western North Carolina with support from a NOW Grant from WNC Bridge Foundation. Funding for a replacement box truck will ensure the organization can safely continue delivering nutritious food to individuals and families experiencing hunger throughout the region.

With sponsorship support from WNC Bridge Foundation, Carolina Caring hosted a special grief day camp at McGalliard Falls for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Through music, creative activities, and meaningful remembrance, campers found hope, connection, and healthy ways to express their grief while creating lasting memories.

When a family’s oven stopped working, everyday meals, and a cherished family tradition of cooking together, came to a halt. Thanks to support from WNC Bridge Foundation’s Children’s Services Fund, a new oven restored more than a household necessity; it brought a family back together around the kitchen table.

Join us for coffee, networking, and an inside look at how WNC Bridge Foundation is improving health and well-being across Western North Carolina through partnerships, grantmaking, and scholarships.

Through Community Initiatives’ WNC Greatest Needs Fund, WNC Bridge helped replace Donna’s roof after Hurricane Helene severely damaged her home, restoring a sense of safety and stability while she focused on cancer treatment and recovery.

A NOW Grant is helping Sistas Caring 4 Sistas expand maternal health equity efforts by strengthening doula training, healthcare collaboration, and support services for rural and underserved families throughout WNC.

An IMPACT Grant is helping THRIVE Appalachia create a new carpentry studio and community learning space, empowering local youth with hands-on skills, leadership opportunities, and pathways to future success.

The Mission Belles Nursing Education Fund honors the legacy of Mission Hospital’s Nursing School Alumni by supporting nursing students in their final year of study, continuing a tradition of service, education, and commitment to the next generation of nurses.

Five Point Center is strengthening resilience in Graham County by expanding access to essential services, including a client-choice food pantry supported by a WNC Bridge NOW Grant that helps ensure residents receive nutritious food with dignity and flexibility.

Mountain Housing Opportunities’ Essential Home Repair program preserves affordable housing and supports vulnerable homeowners in Buncombe County by providing critical, no-cost repairs that help residents safely remain in their homes.

Skip Wade, Director of Retail Operations, shares a heartfelt letter recognizing and thanking volunteers for the time, care, and dedication they bring to the mission.

Through Community Initiative, Children’s Services, essential car repairs gave Sam’s family the stability to keep up with work, school, and the everyday moments that matter most.

Join us for a fun and meaningful day of shopping at our Fourth Annual Nonprofit Community Yard Sale.