Pet Projects: New dog in town joins robust nonprofit scene
Volume
27
/ Issue 15
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Chris Lake
2020 has been a year like no other, but it hasn’t squelched the altruistic spirit of Western North Carolina’s people. In our special Nonprofit Issue, we explore how local groups have adapted to the current landscape and continue to make a difference, including one of the newest kids on the block, the Asheville chapter of Southeastern Guide Dogs. On the cover: Robin Greene and friend
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Word on the Street establishes permanent home at Edington Center
The arts-based after-school program centers the leadership and creativity of Black and Brown youths ages 13-19.food
Asheville Strong launches Feed Our City initiative
Asheville Strong's newest initiative, Feed Our City, takes its concept from Restaurants for the People, a COVID-response program launched in mid-May by Spanish chef and humanitarian Jose Andres through his World Central…Grocery stores give more during the holiday season
Food Lion and Ingles are increasing their support of WNC food banks as food insecurity grows and the holidays approach.WNC food banks gear up for winter
The directors of MANNA FoodBank, Bounty & Soul and Beacon of Hope say their organizations are persevering to meet the community's ongoing need in an ever-shifting landscape.living
Health in brief: St. Gerard House expands services for autistic teens
Annual events move to Zoom, nonprofits prepare for Thanksgiving and more area wellness news.Asheville Cat Weirdos, Girls Rock Asheville adapt to funding gaps
Unable to host the in-person events that they've come to rely on for funding, these two local nonprofits are scraping by, thanks to loyal supporters and innovation.news
Local nonprofit promotes Western North Carolina to the world, 1923-25
In 1923, business leaders in Asheville and surrounding counties were eager to promote the region to a larger audience of tourists and businesses alike. To achieve this goal, the group…Challenges of training service dogs amid a pandemic
For the last seven years, Robin Greene has worked as a volunteer puppy raiser for the nonprofit Southeastern Guide Dogs. After relocating to Western North Carolina in March, she launched…Charitable organizations swamped with donations
For many area nonprofits, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a unique problem: Too many donations are coming in to secondhand resell stores, leaving staff scrambling to process a flood…Asheville finishes $38.5M North Fork improvements
The three-year construction project brings the North Fork Dam up to North Carolina state standards for safety and adds climate resilience to Asheville's largest water source. The work marks the…Local nonprofits stand firm in the fight for racial justice
Local demonstrations for racial justice may have subsided, but nonprofits in the area say support for the movement remains strong in other crucial ways.Regional businesses share success with nonprofits
For many WNC nonprofits, business support and partnerships comprise a significant part of their budgets. And while Asheville has a comparatively large number of nonprofits per capita, area businesses rise…Buncombe proposes $27M subsidy for Pratt & Whitney
Under a proposed economic development incentive agreement, Buncombe County taxpayers would subsidize the division of military contractor Raytheon Technologies, which made over $77 billion last fiscal year, to the tune…opinion
Letter: Fond memories of Cram’s legacy
"I never had the opportunity to meet John, but Laurey’s and Oscar’s high regard for him as well as his physical standing legacy speak volumes."Letter: The possibility for true healing
"It speaks volumes to the possibility of a true healing in our emotionally challenged times."Letter: Consider gay leaders and women in renaming push
"Why not rename the Vance Monument and the streets after prominent gay leaders who have supported and helped to grow Asheville into the vibrant city it is today?"Letter: Here’s to you, John Cram
"You were a major reason we can sometimes proclaim, without too much dripping disdain: 'Asheville is the Paris of the South.'”The Big Lebrianski
Mutually assured restructuring
Letter: Participate at local level, where change happens
"Depending on your situation, choose a specific activity to do your little part to make our part of the world a bit better."