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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
Social Media Links
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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
Asheville JCC awarded grant to improve security
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE - The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded $10,000 for security improvements at the local...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE - The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded $10,000 for security improvements at the local...more
Transylvania receives $100000 kindergarten readiness grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
BREVARD — The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded Smart Start of Transylvania County, in partnership with United...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
BREVARD — The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded Smart Start of Transylvania County, in partnership with United...more
Community Kitchen receives grants to build classrooms
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
CANTON — The Fund for Haywood County, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), recently presented...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
CANTON — The Fund for Haywood County, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), recently presented...more
Community Foundation awards $460450 in focus area grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
FOREST CITY — The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved thirteen focus area grants to support regional projects...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
FOREST CITY — The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved thirteen focus area grants to support regional projects...more
The Community Foundation awards $460450 in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
(February 2017) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved thirteen focus area grants to support regional projects...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
(February 2017) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved thirteen focus area grants to support regional projects...more
Goodwin to speak at Power of the Purse
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Proceeds from the event benefit The Women's Fund, a permanent endowment of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina that...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Proceeds from the event benefit The Women's Fund, a permanent endowment of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina that...more
The Fund for Haywood County awards $20000 to The Community Kitchen to build two classrooms
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
The Fund for Haywood County, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), recently presented a check for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Haywood County
The Fund for Haywood County, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), recently presented a check for...more
CFWNC's Pigeon River Fund exceeds $6 million in water quality grants projects
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The latest round of grants from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's Pigeon River Fund awarded $309,635 to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The latest round of grants from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's Pigeon River Fund awarded $309,635 to...more
New Year, New Beginnings At The Haven – Brevard NC
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
These promotions are made possible in part through a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The Haven also...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
These promotions are made possible in part through a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The Haven also...more
ASAP announces 14th Business of Farming Conference and Winter Workshops
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Business of Farming Conference is made possible with support from the Buncombe County Service Foundation, Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Business of Farming Conference is made possible with support from the Buncombe County Service Foundation, Community Foundation...more
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