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Scott Buchanan to Retire as CEO of WNC Bridge Foundation After Decades of Service to Western North Carolina

Scott Buchanan, President and CEO of WNC Bridge Foundation, has announced his retirement after more than three decades of leadership in Western North Carolina. His last day with the Foundation will be December 31, 2025.

“I am deeply honored to have spent the past 30 years working alongside so many dedicated people to support the health and well-being of our neighbors across Western North Carolina,” said Buchanan. “The relationships built and the lives touched through this work have been the most meaningful part of my career….

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Graham County Builds for Community Wellness

Last month we featured members of the Graham County, NC task force leading the visionary development of the fitness center complete with natatorium, workout rooms, elevated walking track and other fitness supports currently needed in the community.

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Grow NC – WNC Philanthropy May 1 Convening

NC’s philanthropic community mobilized quickly in response to Hurricane Helene to meet the immediate needs of the entire western region of North Carolina, and particularly 18 of the state’s westernmost counties and the Qualla Boundary.

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Cash Support for Helene Recovery

WNC Bridge is partnering with GiveDirectly and Propel to provide direct financial assistance to households in Avery, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

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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.

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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.

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