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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was established in 1978 to build a permanent pool of charitable capital for the 18 counties of Western North Carolina including the Qualla Boundary.
The foundation works with individuals, families and corporations to create and manage charitable funds and make grants to nonprofits or public agencies in the region.
Web Address
www.cfwnc.org
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The foundation works with individuals, families and corporations to create and manage charitable funds and make grants to nonprofits or public agencies in the region.
Web Address
www.cfwnc.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/The-Community-Foundation-of-Western-North-Carolina-148250892249/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/cfwnc09
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cfwnc/
Recent News from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Duke Endowment Disburses Remaining Helene Relief Funds
Foundation: Central Carolina Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Duke Endowment
Duke Endowment disbursed $14.4 million to relief agencies in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.Other grantees include the United Way of Greenville County, S.C.The Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Central Carolina Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Duke Endowment
Duke Endowment disbursed $14.4 million to relief agencies in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.Other grantees include the United Way of Greenville County, S.C.The Community Foundation...more
$6.9 Million Distributed to Nonprofits For Regional Hurricane Helene Relief
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
As of October 31, $6.9 million has been awarded from the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund."Recent grants include awards to help rural schools and community colleges reopen," the foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
As of October 31, $6.9 million has been awarded from the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund."Recent grants include awards to help rural schools and community colleges reopen," the foundation...more
Experience 'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh: Support Hurricane Helene Relief Sunday
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
"If your heart is really for the western mountains in North Carolina, it's broken now." That's what WRAL and Capitol Broadcasting Company's relief efforts say they've raised in the wake of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
"If your heart is really for the western mountains in North Carolina, it's broken now." That's what WRAL and Capitol Broadcasting Company's relief efforts say they've raised in the wake of...more
The Community Foundation Awards Scholarships Totaling $589500
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded $589,500 in scholarships to 91 students in 55 schools in 19 counties. The recipients, who will each receive a $20,000 scholarship...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded $589,500 in scholarships to 91 students in 55 schools in 19 counties. The recipients, who will each receive a $20,000 scholarship...more
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Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Current job listers: If you have filled your open position and need your job post taken down, contact us.Operations Coordinator Contract Women for Women Program Administrator Director of Major Gifts...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Current job listers: If you have filled your open position and need your job post taken down, contact us.Operations Coordinator Contract Women for Women Program Administrator Director of Major Gifts...more
Blue Ridge Health Awarded $42,000 Grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is making a big investment in children's health in the area. The group has awarded a $42,000 grant to Blue Ridge Health, which will use it to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is making a big investment in children's health in the area. The group has awarded a $42,000 grant to Blue Ridge Health, which will use it to...more
Pigeon River Fund Awards More Than $200,000 in Water Quality Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded nine grants totaling $223,686* to environmental groups.The grants were awarded to improve surface water...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded nine grants totaling $223,686* to environmental groups.The grants were awarded to improve surface water...more
Cultural Resources Grants Totaling $45000 Awarded
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
CFWNC recently approved $45,000 in Cultural Resources focus area grants for general operations to nine arts councils across WNC.Unrestricted gifts of $5,000 were awarded to: Asheville Area Arts...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
CFWNC recently approved $45,000 in Cultural Resources focus area grants for general operations to nine arts councils across WNC.Unrestricted gifts of $5,000 were awarded to: Asheville Area Arts...more
Around the Region: Local Nonprofits Use Community Focus to Achieve Results
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
In North Carolina's Haywood County, water is a local matter. Every stream, stream, and even the Pigeon River begin their journey downstream as springs, rainfall, or runoff accumulate high in the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
In North Carolina's Haywood County, water is a local matter. Every stream, stream, and even the Pigeon River begin their journey downstream as springs, rainfall, or runoff accumulate high in the...more
Mcdowell Endowment Announces $53300 in Grants to Nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will get $2,000 to help with its mentoring program, while the Black Mountain Counseling Center will get $5,000 to provide mental health services to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will get $2,000 to help with its mentoring program, while the Black Mountain Counseling Center will get $5,000 to provide mental health services to...more
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