Baskets Full of Sunshine
Last spring, a NOW Grant from WNC Bridge Foundation allowed the 30th Judicial District Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Alliance to provide “sunshine” baskets to 75 families experiencing isolation due to COVID-19 through Mental Health Support Kits.
Working Wheels for Working Families
It is no secret that in Western North Carolina, having a dependable car opens doors to education, employment, and improved quality of life.
Providing Support for Future Generations of Healthcare Professionals
When construction on Southwestern Community College’s new Health Sciences Building is completed in 2021, students will learn and train on state-of-the art technology, thanks in part to a $400,000 award from WNC Bridge Foundation.
Reimagining Care for Older Adults in WNC
WNC Bridge Foundation continues our support of MAHEC’s Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program with a second IMPACT Grant of $100,000, awarded to the organization in 2020.
Zoe the Explorer
Zoe is a toddler who loves to play. Born with spina bifida, which occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly; it is hard for Zoe to move around freely. Thanks to a referral from her physical therapist, WNC Bridge Foundation purchased a ZipZac® for this fun-loving girl.
85 Local Non-Profits Receive Over $3.9 Million in Grant Funding
In its second year of regional grant funding, WNC Bridge Foundation nearly doubled the number of organizations receiving Impact Grant funding compared to 2019. Mental health counseling for uninsured and under-insured people, mentorship and literacy support for youth, and delivery of meals to homebound seniors are examples of how grants will be put into action.
2019 Impact Grant Recipient Spotlight: Blue Ridge Health
A $90,720 Impact Grant from WNC Bridge Foundation allowed BRH to open its first medical site in a retirement community, BRH-Givens Gerber Park in Asheville. Givens Gerber Park provides affordable rental apartments for ages 55 and up and pairs housing with supportive services to help residents age in place.
Drums & Dragons Goes Virtual Starting Monday, September 21
WNC Bridge Foundation’s premier fundraising event Drums & Dragons is going virtual from September 21-October 19. Participants can enjoy weekly wellness challenges from home to stay active and involved in the community during the pandemic.
Virtual Drums & Dragons Month-Long Calendar of Events
This year, due to the ongoing pandemic we’ve had to temporarily hang-up our paddles and move to a virtual format. Our goal is to keep our Drums & Dragons virtual event health-driven and engaging while upholding the camaraderie-based, team-building nature of the event in our fundraising efforts.
2020 WNC Bridge Foundation Health Scholarship Recipients
Each year WNC Bridge Foundation provides $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors in the 18 counties of WNC .
