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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.
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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
Public memorial, fund set for kayaker Maria Noakes, who died in Cheoah River
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Friends have also established the "Live Like Maria Memorial Fund" through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Hunt said donations will be directed into causes that were...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Friends have also established the "Live Like Maria Memorial Fund" through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Hunt said donations will be directed into causes that were...more
The Community Foundation awards $95768 in focus area grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved five focus area grants totaling $95,768 to support regional projects in Food and Farming and Natural and Cultural Resources. The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved five focus area grants totaling $95,768 to support regional projects in Food and Farming and Natural and Cultural Resources. The...more
Registration for the 2018 Power of the Purse opens March 1
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Registration for The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's (CFWNC) Power of the Purse luncheon begins Thursday, March 1. Online registration is available at www.cfwnc.org for $75 per...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Registration for The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's (CFWNC) Power of the Purse luncheon begins Thursday, March 1. Online registration is available at www.cfwnc.org for $75 per...more
Business of Farming Conference to be held Feb. 24, Haywood farmers to present
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Business of Farming Conference is made possible with support from Buncombe County Service Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Farm Service Agency, Southern Risk Management...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Business of Farming Conference is made possible with support from Buncombe County Service Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Farm Service Agency, Southern Risk Management...more
The Classic Wineseller to host Folkmoot fundraiser Feb. 8
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
With its strategic plan to renovate the Historic Hazelwood School and fill it with arts and cultural programming, Folkmoot has solidified and strengthened its partnerships with organizations...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
With its strategic plan to renovate the Historic Hazelwood School and fill it with arts and cultural programming, Folkmoot has solidified and strengthened its partnerships with organizations...more
Linked to the landscape: Community envisions Plott Balsams' future
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The goal of the planning project — facilitated by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and funded mainly through grants from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership and the Pigeon River Fund...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The goal of the planning project — facilitated by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and funded mainly through grants from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership and the Pigeon River Fund...more
A new vision for Waterrock Knob
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Views from Waterrock Knob along the Blue Ridge Parkway will be forever protected thanks to the acquisition of 5,300 acres in the Plott Balsams. Several parcels amassed by land trusts over the years...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Views from Waterrock Knob along the Blue Ridge Parkway will be forever protected thanks to the acquisition of 5,300 acres in the Plott Balsams. Several parcels amassed by land trusts over the years...more
Eliada's campus transforms with new geodesic grow dome
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
With support from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) through a People in Need Grant, Eliada will hire a Farm Manager that will bring the dome and all future farming projects...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
With support from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) through a People in Need Grant, Eliada will hire a Farm Manager that will bring the dome and all future farming projects...more
Artspace survey on affordable housing for Asheville artists launches Jan. 25
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The preliminary feasibility assessment and Arts Market Survey have been generously funded by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, City of Asheville, Center for Craft, Ted and Senator...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The preliminary feasibility assessment and Arts Market Survey have been generously funded by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, City of Asheville, Center for Craft, Ted and Senator...more
Weigh in on lofty new vision for Waterrock Knob
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... Knob Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Public comments will be accepted through Feb. 25. The meeting and overall planning process are made possible by grants from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... Knob Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Public comments will be accepted through Feb. 25. The meeting and overall planning process are made possible by grants from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area...more
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