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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
Outgoing president of Mary Black Foundation awarded Order of the Palmetto
Foundation: Mary Black Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Belcher, who led the foundation for 12 years, recently left to become vice president of programs at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. State Rep. Derham Cole Jr. presented Belcher...more
Foundation: Mary Black Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Belcher, who led the foundation for 12 years, recently left to become vice president of programs at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. State Rep. Derham Cole Jr. presented Belcher...more
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Awards 94 Scholarship Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Ninety-four students from Western North Carolina have received scholarships amounting to a total of $360,450 from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The scholarships enable donors...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Ninety-four students from Western North Carolina have received scholarships amounting to a total of $360,450 from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The scholarships enable donors...more
Asheville-based Women for Women announces $252000 in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Mountain BizWorks received a $50000 grant from Women for Women to expand a program that supports Latina businesses in four WNC counties. / Courtesy of the Community Foundation of WNC/Specia ASHEVILLE...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Mountain BizWorks received a $50000 grant from Women for Women to expand a program that supports Latina businesses in four WNC counties. / Courtesy of the Community Foundation of WNC/Specia ASHEVILLE...more
Mary Black Foundation CEO and President to Leave Post
Foundation: Mary Black Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Mary Black Foundation announced that president and CEO of the foundation, Philip Belcher, plans to leave his post after more than 12 years of service. Philip Belcher has accepted the position...more
Foundation: Mary Black Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Mary Black Foundation announced that president and CEO of the foundation, Philip Belcher, plans to leave his post after more than 12 years of service. Philip Belcher has accepted the position...more
Grants for Mitchell-Yancey Project
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Through the $25,000 grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, the alliance of farmers between Mitchell and Yancey counties can realize their projects. The community foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Through the $25,000 grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, the alliance of farmers between Mitchell and Yancey counties can realize their projects. The community foundation...more
Program Helps Single Parents Stay in School at A-B Tech
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Lavender Fund was established at AB Tech in 2008 through the generosity of an anonymous donor and the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The program, managed by the AB Tech...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Lavender Fund was established at AB Tech in 2008 through the generosity of an anonymous donor and the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The program, managed by the AB Tech...more
RiverLink, Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society, other nonprofits get Community ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
By Margaret Williams on 11/16/2011 10:11 AM A total of $240625 was recently awarded to nine projects by the Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to environmental...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
By Margaret Williams on 11/16/2011 10:11 AM A total of $240625 was recently awarded to nine projects by the Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to environmental...more
McDowell Foundation announces grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The McDowell Foundation recently announced $5661 in grants to organizations that seek to help neighbors in need. “The McDowell Foundation is pleased to announce $5661 in new grants to seven local...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The McDowell Foundation recently announced $5661 in grants to organizations that seek to help neighbors in need. “The McDowell Foundation is pleased to announce $5661 in new grants to seven local...more
Good Samaritan Clinic has a secret admirer
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
A generous community member has created a fund at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to help support the Good Samaritan Clinic of McDowell County, the free medical clinic for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
A generous community member has created a fund at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to help support the Good Samaritan Clinic of McDowell County, the free medical clinic for...more
Buffett to speak at Asheville's Power of the Purse
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE — Community leader and philanthropist Jennifer Buffett will speak at the seventh annual Power of the Purse luncheon to benefit The Women's Fund of the Community Foundation of Western...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE — Community leader and philanthropist Jennifer Buffett will speak at the seventh annual Power of the Purse luncheon to benefit The Women's Fund of the Community Foundation of Western...more
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