News & Events
Brighter Days Grief Camps
Carolina Caring, with sponsorship support from WNC Bridge, recently hosted two grief camps in Burke and McDowell Counties.
Children’s Services Fund Empowers Young Boy with Custom Wheelchair
Thanks to the generous support of the Children’s Services Fund, WNC Bridge Foundation was able to provide Charles with a custom-fitted, self-propelled wheelchair.
Health Haven with Jazmyne Update 2
The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative promotes a “whole-house strategy.” This month, we will discuss “Safe” and “Well-Ventilated.”
Driving Community Impact
What started as a gathering of like-minded car lovers has grown into a powerful force for good.
Health Haven with Jazmyne
Health Haven With Jazmyne. Over the coming months, I’ll share insights from the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative on the “8 Elements of a Green and Healthy Home.”
Staff Receive Essential First Aid, CPR, and AED Training
Our Conference Space and the Rathbun House are now equipped with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Twins Find Focus
Children’s Services Fund was able to assist twins, Ava and Olivia by providing headphones to help minimize distractions of background noise and create a better learning environment.
Lights Up on Literacy
Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville received a 2024 NOW Grant
LGBTQ+ Resources
In observance of Pride Month, WNC Bridge would like to share resources available to the LGBTQ+ Community
Congratulations to our 2024 Health Scholarship Recipients
Each year, WNC Bridge proudly awards $1,500 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors pursuing health-related careers.
Familia Adelante
Centro Unido is implementing a new sector of its Healthy Minds Mental Health program.
Cooking Classes for Healthy Minds
NOW Grant will enable the Hunger Coalition to expand its community outreach by offering cooking classes tailored to underserved families.
Headphones Help Create a Safe Space
Children’s Services Fund was able to assist Declan by providing him with Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones, a gift that has transformed his daily life.
Safe & Decent Housing
Rutherford Housing Partnership works to make certain that families in Rutherford County can live in decent and safe housing.
Embracing Change
Mike and Barbara Beckerman have led a fascinating and adventurous life
NOW Grant Supports REACH of Macon County
Everyday REACH of Macon County works to eradicate domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking crimes in Macon County.
Cross-Sector Partnerships
Partnerships Officer Sara Coplai presented on a Monthly Connect panel hosted by the NC Office of Strategic Partnerships on March 28, 2024.
Community Initiatives Advocate Helps Student Get Much-Needed Surgery
Allison Cathey, a Speech-Language Pathologist for Buncombe County schools, submitted a Community Initiatives application to WNC Bridge Foundation.
Recognizing Sophie Dixon
Sophie Dixon, President of the Shiloh Community Association, received special recognition at Buncombe County’s Black Legacy Month event.
2024 AMY Nonprofit Summit
Thanks to WNC Nonprofit Pathways for organizing an informative Avery Mitchell Yancey (AMY) Nonprofit Summit on March 19.
Shiloh Community Association Receives Neighborhood Revitalization Grant
The historic Shiloh Community Association is partnering with WNC Bridge Foundation and Dogwood Health Trust to support the Shiloh community, a historically African-American neighborhood.
NOW Grant Application Open
WNC Bridge Foundation recognizes there are many WNC non-profit organizations whose good works have limited options to turn to for quick funding decisions. NOW Grants address this gap in our region
Scoooting Freely
Finn is having fun interacting in his world thanks to our Children’s Services Fund.
Recognizing Dr. H. Denniston Crews
WNC Bridge would like to recognize outgoing board member Dr. H. Denniston Crews (Denny) for his dedication and outstanding contributions while serving on our Board for the past 14 years.
A Fresh Start
As one of WNC Bridge Foundation’s original Estate Sale volunteers, Wilma Carlisle has helped orchestrate countless bi-weekly sales.
Volunteer Spotlight
As one of WNC Bridge Foundation’s original Estate Sale volunteers, Wilma Carlisle has helped orchestrate countless bi-weekly sales.
A Home for Everyone
WNC Bridge awarded CHC a three-year capacity grant to support the organization’s Affordable Replacement Housing Program, which aims to replace substandard housing for homeowners living at or below 80% or area medium income.
Welcome Jazmyne Boyd
Jazmyne has joined WNC Bridge as part of the 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Associate Program.
Healthcare for Non-Profits
WNC Bridge Foundation is providing partnership support to Mercy Urgent Care to provide yearlong MercyMe healthcare memberships to 32 families in Western North Carolina.
Well-O-Ween Provides Vaccines and Treats!
Well-O-Ween was a big hit with families in Graham County, with 177 vaccines administered.
Historic Shiloh Community Celebration
IMPACT Grant recipient Shiloh Community Association (SCA) received a three-year capacity grant from WNC Bridge focused on increasing the organization’s fundraising efforts.
Keep Dancing
Knowing the importance of a child gaining access to sound as soon as possible, WNC Bridge’s Children’s Services Fund was able to purchase a Cochlear™ Baha® Start hearing device for Rhea.
Rathbun House Wishes Jacob a Happy 5th Birthday!
In honor of her son Jacob’s birthday, former Rathbun guest Sara Soucie shares her experience staying at Rathbun House.
Rolling Towards Independence
WNC Bridge awarded Rolling Start NC with a three-year capacity IMPACT grant to support the organization’s programmatic capabilities, which includes supporting the salary of Rolling Start’s part-time program coordinator position and a part-time mechanic.
Our Thrift Store is Turning 20!
In honor of our anniversary, there will be special discounts and raffles the week of August 14.