News & Events
Reopening After Hurricane Helene: A Community’s Resilience
From the tireless efforts of staff and volunteers to the outpouring of support from customers and neighbors, our retail operations are back open.
Back on the Road After Helene
Through our Community Initiatives, Sara’s vehicle received vital repairs, offering much-needed support after Helene.
NOW Grants – Hurricane Helene Relief: Update 2
WNC Bridge Foundation awards NOW Grant Hurricane Helene Relief funding to 88 organizations, distributing a total of $849,561 to support initial recovery efforts.
Health Haven with Jazmyne: Update 5
As colder weather sets in, this edition focuses on safely using heating resources like wood stoves or generators.
NOW Grants – Hurricane Helene Relief Update
As of October 24, 2024, WNC Bridge Foundation has awarded over $607,000 in NOW Grants – Hurricane Helene Relief to 63 organizations, providing crucial support to help our communities recover.
Flood Recovery Underway at our Thrift & Estate Store in Biltmore Village
During Hurricane Helene, our retail operations building in Biltmore Village was hit hard, with 14 inches of floodwater filling the space and leaving behind a thick layer of mud.
Bridging the Sound Gap
Keelin, a fifth grader in the McDowell School District, has been navigating the challenges of congenital deafness for the past five years with the help of a cochlear implant
Health Haven with Jazmyne: Update 4
In light of recent events, I want to offer some helpful tips on safely addressing mold after flooding.
Relief and Recovery
Our Board of Directors has approved an initial $1.5 million in funding to support nonprofits and individuals in their immediate recovery efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.
Cancelled: Rathbun House 30th Anniversary Celebration
Rathbun House’s 30th Anniversary Celebration has been cancelled due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Health Haven with Jazmyne: Update 3
The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative promotes a “whole-house strategy.” This month we will dive into the importance of maintaining a “Pest-Free” and “Contaminant-Free” home.
From Background Noise to Front Row Focus
Katelyn’s classroom experience has been transformed thanks to Children’s Services Fund
Big Hearts, Big Impact: NOW Grant Awarded to Clay County Hearts for Kids and Seniors
Clay County Hearts for Kids and Seniors will use NOW Grant funds to cover children’s sports registration fees, school expenses, and other essentials that help children thrive.
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