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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
Facebook - www.facebook.com/The-Community-Foundation-of-Western-North-Carolina-148250892249/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/cfwnc09
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cfwnc/
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
Foundation focuses funds on people in need
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ASHEVILLE - The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently approved grants totaling more than $1.2 million to support...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE - The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently approved grants totaling more than $1.2 million to support...more
Community Foundation of WNC announces over $1 million in grants supporting “People in Need”
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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently approved grants totaling $1,211,583 to nonprofits across the region. The awards...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently approved grants totaling $1,211,583 to nonprofits across the region. The awards...more
Organization extends its reach into the Latino community
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Bounty & Soul also extended thanks to Owen Middle School for serving as the event venue, to the many volunteers and Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Bounty & Soul also extended thanks to Owen Middle School for serving as the event venue, to the many volunteers and Community Foundation...more
Local nonprofit selected to manage hospital funds
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Back in mid-October, representatives from HHF as well as from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina made their pitches to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Back in mid-October, representatives from HHF as well as from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina made their pitches to...more
Hundreds volunteer with Week of Caring
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FOREST CITY— When the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC)made plans to participate in the annual nation wide Make...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
FOREST CITY— When the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC)made plans to participate in the annual nation wide Make...more
Folkmoot has a blockbuster year
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... increased ticket sales — Folkmoot's community visibility shifted in that direction thanks to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... increased ticket sales — Folkmoot's community visibility shifted in that direction thanks to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina...more
Groups vie to manage hospital sale proceeds
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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's chief financial officer Graham Keever and vice president of programs Philip Belcher,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's chief financial officer Graham Keever and vice president of programs Philip Belcher,...more
CoThinkk honors community leaders and grant recipients at inaugural awards night, Oct.22
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... initial sponsorship commitment, the Asheville Art Museum, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Center for Participatory...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... initial sponsorship commitment, the Asheville Art Museum, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Center for Participatory...more
Volunteers needed for wood splitting
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Thanks to the Duke Energy Share-the-Warmth program, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina People-in-Need grant, the Polk...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Thanks to the Duke Energy Share-the-Warmth program, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina People-in-Need grant, the Polk...more
LEAF announces the LEAF Love Fund Campaign
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The LEAF Endowment Fund is held at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The purpose of the LEAF Endowment Fund is to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The LEAF Endowment Fund is held at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The purpose of the LEAF Endowment Fund is to...more
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