
News & Events

Welcome New Board of Directors
WNC Bridge is delighted to welcome our newest Board of Directors, who provide their time, connections, skills, and resources to advance our mission.

Non-Profits Invited to Participate in Yard Sale
WNC Bridge Foundation is excited to invite non-profits across WNC to participate in our Western North Carolina Non-Profit Yard Sale on Saturday, May 20, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Helps Families Shop for the Holidays
An IMPACT Grant from WNC Bridge Foundation has allowed Washburn Community Outreach Center (WCOC) in Rutherford County to make much-needed improvements to its food pantry facility.

A Pedal Up Experience
WNC Bridge Foundation recently awarded Pedal Up Polk a NOW Grant to support the organization’s Christmas Experience Project.

Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
WNC Bridge Foundation welcomed Ruth Ann Norton, President of Green & Healthy Homes Initiative .

Bridgeshop Focuses on Capacity Building
IMPACT Grant recipients were invited to attend a professional development “Bridgeshop” led by WNC Nonprofit Pathways and hosted by WNC Bridge Foundation on October 25 & 26 and virtually on November 16th.

A Recipe for All
A NOW grant from WNC Bridge Foundation allowed Equal Plates Project to research and develop seasonal menus.

Getting Together in Cherokee County
Earlier this month, Black Mountain Counseling Center hosted a Lunch and Learn focusing on Stress Management with Black Mountain Town employees.

Supporting Mental Health
Earlier this month, Black Mountain Counseling Center hosted a Lunch and Learn focusing on Stress Management with Black Mountain Town employees.

WNC Bridge Utilizes its Children’s Services Fund in Local School Districts
WNC Bridge is expanding its Children Services Fund to programs across WNC, including Exceptional Children Programs in Macon, McDowell, Polk, and Transylvania County School Districts, hoping to increase services to schools across all 18 Western North Carolina counties.

WNC Bridge Joins Pathways Collaborative
WNC Bridge Foundation has been invited to join WNC Nonprofit Pathways (Pathways) funders’ collaborative.

Local Communities Empowered to Find Own Rural Health Solutions
WNC Bridge Foundation Receives $760,000 USDA Grant

IMPACT Capacity Building Grant Recipients
Fifty-one non-profits will have the resources necessary to focus on capacity building, the backbone of effective non-profit programs, thanks to grant funding provided by WNC Bridge Foundation’s 2022 IMPACT Grant initiative.

Resources Available for Latinx Families
View social and medical resources available in Henderson County

Meet Our 2022 Health Scholarship Recipients
Each year we award $1,500 scholarships to 36 outstanding high school seniors who are pursuing health related occupations.

WNC Bridge Sponsoring Asheville City SC Game
We are pumped to be sponsoring Asheville City Soccer Club’s home game on Wednesday, July 6 against South Carolina United at 7:30 PM

Wine Tasting to Benefit Rathbun House
100% of ticket proceeds for Appalachian Vintner’s AVL Winemaker Tasting on July 7th will benefit Rathbun House, one of WNC Bridge’s 5 Community Initiatives.

Dignity During Crisis
An IMPACT grant from WNC Bridge Foundation allowed Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) to complete health and safety home repairs on the homes of 44 low-income older adult households during the grant period.

Safe and Healthy Homes
An IMPACT grant from WNC Bridge Foundation allowed Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) to complete health and safety home repairs on the homes of 44 low-income older adult households during the grant period.

Open House: May 26, 2022
Come visit us during our Open House on Thursday, May 26 from 11 AM- 4 PM.

Power in Pints: May 2, 2022
$1 for every Hillman draft beer sold on 5/2/22 will be donated to WNC Bridge Foundation with a designation to our You’re Special Fund.

Family Time
WNC Bridge Foundation’s Children’s Services Fund has been a game-changer for Dominic Taylor

Doors Wide Open
In 2021, Rathbun House welcomed 951 individuals whose loved ones were experiencing a medical crisis at an Asheville area hospital.

Inspiring Courage Through Creativity
A WNC Bridge NOW Grant helped Arts for Life provide approximately 150 Artivity Art Kits to Mission Children’s Hospital .

Green Man 25th Anniversary Party
We are excited to announce our partnership with Green Man Brewery by presenting Green Man’s 25th Anniversary Party Friday, March 18th and Saturday, March 19th.

Supporting the Journey
An IMPACT Grant awarded to Read to Succeed at the end of 2020 supported the ongoing transition to virtual tutoring and much more.

February Fundraiser Event for Children
For February, WNC Bridge Foundation is directing all proceeds and cash gifts from our Weaverville Thrift Store to our Children’s Services Fund, benefitting North Buncombe Elementary.

Rathbun House Welcomes New Manager
WNC Bridge recently welcomed Whitney Wiggins to our team as manager of Rathbun House.

2021 IMPACT Grant Recipients
Now in its third year of regional grant funding, 90 local non-profits from across Western North Carolina are WNC Bridge Foundation’s 2021 IMPACT Grant recipients, with awards totaling $3,900,000.

Office Perks
One of the perks of WNC Bridge Foundation moving to our new office space located at 294 Overlook Rd, Asheville, was the opportunity to let non-profits shop for office furniture that would not be going to our new building. Eight non-profits took over 90 pieces of office furniture.

Home Repair Program to Provide Safe Housing in McDowell County
A unique urgent home repair collaborative between Gateway Wellness Foundation and WNC Bridge Foundation is underway in McDowell County.

Summer Snack Bags for Children in Yancey County
This past summer, WNC Bridge Foundation awarded a NOW Grant to Feed-A-Child, an organization providing food to “at-risk and food insecure” kids throughout Yancey County.

We Have Moved
As of October 1, 2021, you can now visit WNC Bridge Foundation at our permanent office located at 294 Overlook Rd, Asheville.

Help After the Storm
WNC Bridge Foundation provided $55,000 in flood relief efforts to support frontline non-profits in meeting the immediate needs of those impacted by Tropical Storm Fred.

TRACTOR is Increasing Access to Fresh, Healthy Food
IMPACT Grant recipient, TACTOR Food & Farms, is a rural food-hub located in Yancey County, is determined to increase local food access by uniting communities with their local producers.

Unlocking Potential
Communities In Schools of North Carolina in Jackson County’s mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. In Jackson County, 1 in 4 children under the age of 18 lives in poverty