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    Tag:  nonprofits

    Showing 1-21 of 76 results

    Local dementia groups help individual­s, caregivers

    Posted on November 22, 2022November 23, 2022 by Jessica Wakeman

    Navigating a dementia diagnosis in the family can be a confusing and lonely experience for both the patient and the caregiver. In Buncombe County, there are numerous nonprofits to provide education and support.

    3.2 K views+LivingWellness
    Pratt & Whitney employees volunteering at Veterans Healing Farm

    Local companies prioritize hands-on giving

    Posted on November 21, 2022November 14, 2022 by Sara Murphy

    Local nonprofit leaders say they’re seeing more companies prioritize volunteering and service projects rather than just giving money. They’re also seeking long-term relationships with specific organizations rather than just one-off collaborations.

    3.3 K views+BusinessNewsNonprofits

    Local nonprofits talk climate impacts

    Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Jessica Wakeman

    Uncertainty is a fact of life at nonprofits, especially with regard to funding. But local organizations are increasingly attuned to another uncertainty: how to prepare for the consequences that climate change will have on their work.

    3.3 K views+EnvironmentNewsNonprofits

    Mental health nonprofit sees funding lag

    Posted on May 17, 2022May 6, 2022 by Jessica Wakeman

    For the uninsured and underinsured, local mental health nonprofits are filling the gap, but they struggle with funding.

    2.4 K views+LivingWellness
    Charlie Jackson and Molly Nicholie

    Local nonprofits discuss hiring for leaders

    Posted on May 16, 2022May 9, 2022 by Carmela Caruso

    Over the past several years, due in part to community changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many local nonprofits have been thrust into hiring leadership positions. Most have not had the liberty of hiring qualified candidates from within and have had to conduct broader searches.

    2.1 K views+NewsNonprofits

    Letter: City acts to punish, not lead on homelessne­ss issue

    Posted on February 12, 2022February 11, 2022 by Letters

    “Asheville city government appears to be failing its responsibilities as the custodian of homelessness funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.”

    3.7 K views10LettersOpinion

    Letter: Asheville’­s homelessne­ss predicamen­t

    Posted on January 18, 2022January 15, 2022 by Letters

    “Signing off on discordant behavior, whether by ignoring it, being apathetic or taking the ‘easy’ way out and just not dealing with it helps no one.”

    3.6 K views7LettersOpinion

    Letter: Donate to Give!Local to keep funds in region

    Posted on November 28, 2021November 24, 2021 by Letters

    “With the time here once again for the Give!Local program, which runs Nov. 1-Dec. 31, I would like to call out to everyone how important this program is for the western mountain area.”

    2.6 K views+LettersOpinion

    Why we help: Passionate about offering affordable therapy

    Posted on November 25, 2021November 24, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “I struggled in my own journey to find affordable therapy, so it is my passion now to offer services as we do at All Souls at a rate that people can afford.”

    3.4 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Inspiring radio listeners to build connection­s

    Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “When programming is directed by community members, you get to hear about new music, ideas and news that you don’t hear in the mainstream, and that’s invaluable.”

    2.1 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Fueled by inspiratio­n and possibilit­y

    Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “I am not just excited but honored to be part of this extraordinary journey to advocate for and protect the French Broad River and to champion responsible economic development and vitality.”

    1.7 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Increasing access to health care, language services

    Posted on November 21, 2021November 21, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “I’m inspired to do this work by my own experience. I do what I do to help people get the access to services that I didn’t have as an immigrant child with an undocumented family.”

    2.0 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Offering the support families need

    Posted on November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “When facing challenges of dementia, it is so important to have access to a health care provider who understands what is happening, who is available for questions when there are changes and who can help families understand what to expect as the disease progresses.”

    3.0 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Motivated by those working to improve water quality

    Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “I continue to be motivated by the hundreds of volunteers and watershed professionals who have been working to improve water quality in these mountains.”

    1.8 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: A passion to help animals in need

    Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “I’m motivated every day by the incredible happiness that Brother Wolf brings into the lives of the animals we serve and the families whose lives are made whole by the companionship they find through adopting an animal.”

    2.2 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Protecting (and restoring) healthy plant communitie­s

    Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “The greatest hurdles in this work have been educating the public in how our plants, pollinators and terrestrial wildlife are being harmed by nonnative invasive plants, and in convincing retailers to stop selling such species.”

    3.0 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Transformi­ng lives through power of literacy

    Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “One of the most significant hurdles Literacy Together continues to face is having enough volunteer tutors. We hold ongoing volunteer tutor orientations and trainings all year.”

    1.6 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Inspired by clients at emergency youth shelter

    Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “Running into folks who were at Trinity Place when they were children — and who now are healthy, empowered adults — is inspiring.”

    2.3 K views2CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Providing sanctuary to wolfdogs

    Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “Whether it’s becoming a wolfdog’s first human friend or preparing them for a life with a loving family, it’s the little victories that keep us going.”

    2.0 K views1CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Focused on well-being, entreprene­urship and empowermen­t

    Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “Warrior Mom’s mission: to eradicate emotional paralysis among single mothers who live in poverty.”

    2.0 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Why we help: Conserving and restoring Appalachia­n forests

    Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    “Trees and forests are impacted over decades, so our biggest hurdle is to avoid the slow-rolling devastation to the region’s forests by collaborating with communities and supporting forestland owners.”

    2.5 K views+CommentaryOpinion
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