The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Asheville

MISSION:

IRENE WORTHAM RESIDENTIAL CENTER, ALONG WITH IRENE WORTHAM CENTER, DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE, QUALITY RESIDENTIAL AND DAY SERVICES IN A CARING ATMOSPHERE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PROFOUND DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

THE IRENE WORTHAM CENTER, ALONG WITH IRENE WORTHAM RESIDENTIAL CENTER, DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE, QUALITY RESIDENTIAL AND DAY SERVICES IN A CARING ATMOSPHERE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PROFOUND DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

THE YMICC'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER THE BLACK COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE ITS RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE AND PROMOTE AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS AND TRADITIONS WITH A COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

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THE MISSION OF BELOVED ASHEVILLE IS TO CULTIVATE A TRANSFORMATIONAL WAY OF LIFE ROOTED IN COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY, AND EQUITY. WE BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO CREATE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES THAT OUR CITY, REGION, AND WORLD FACE: RACISM AND SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, HOUSING AND FOOD INSECURITY, POVERTY, AND HEALTHCARE INEQUALITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE RICEVILLE COMMUNITY AND SAFEGUARD THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATION.

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WNC COMMUNITIES EMPOWERS THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TO CULTIVATE THE VITALITY AND PROSPERITY OF MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A PROGRAM OF WORK FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE REVENUE

MISSION:

TO FOSTER, DEVELOP AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE WORK OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH DIOCESE OF WNC AND ELSEWHERE THROUGH GRANTS, LOANS AND GIFTS TO AGENCY BODIES AFFILIATED WITH THE CHURCH.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF WESTERN NORTH CARLINA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH INTERPRETATION, EDUCATION, COLLECTION, AND COLLABORATION.

MISSION:

PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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COMMUNITY-BASED PUBLIC RADIO NETWORK COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

MISSION:

MOUNTAINCARE PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE AND ENRICHING ADULT DAY SERVICES ENABLING OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN PLACE. WE ASPIRE TO BE AN UNWAVERING PARTNER FOR ADULTS AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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TO HELP PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON LIMITED INCOMES TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

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THE MISSION OF MOUNTAIN AREA PREGNANCY SERVICES IS TO COUNSEL, EDUCATE AND CARE FOR THOSE AT RISK FOR, OR IMPACTED BY, AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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INVEST APPALACHIA (IA) IS A REGIONAL IMPACT INVESTMENT PLATFORM DESIGNED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL APPALACHIA. IA PROVIDES BLENDED INVESTMENT CAPITAL TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, BUILD EQUITABLE LOCAL WEALTH, ADVANCE CRITICAL SECTORS, AND INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN CENTRAL APPALACHIA. IA WAS INITIATED THROUGH THE APPALACHIA FUNDERS NETWORK AND DEVELOPED BY A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF REGIONAL LEADERS REPRESENTING CDFIS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PHILANTHROPIC ENTITIES, LOCAL INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

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COMMUNITY CULTURAL EVENTS, FESTIVALS, AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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THE MISSION OF THE ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION (ACSF) IS TO PROMOTE SUCCESS FOR ALL ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS STUDENTS BY ENGAGING & MOBILIZING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT ENRICHING AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

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THE CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY (CSE) WORKS FOR FULL LGBTQ EQUALITY -BOTH LEGAL AND LIVED- ACROSS THE SOUTH. CSE'S WORK IS ROOTED IN COMMITMENTS TO EQUITY AND EMPATHY.