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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
Vecinos Farmworker Health Program gains grant from Community Foundation of WNC
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The $150,000 grant, through the Melvin R. Lane Fund of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, will support a dedicated...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The $150,000 grant, through the Melvin R. Lane Fund of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, will support a dedicated...more
Asheville Merchants Fund awards $445K to nine area nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded grants to nine Buncombe County...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded grants to nine Buncombe County...more
Thrive awarded $150000 Melvin R. Lane grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Melvin R. Lane fund is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The Community Foundation is a nonprofit serving...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Melvin R. Lane fund is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The Community Foundation is a nonprofit serving...more
Newly credentialed students to be recognized at Nonprofit Professional Program reception
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Amanda Greene of the Mountain Area Health Education Center (also known as MAHEC), Angela Farnquist of the Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Amanda Greene of the Mountain Area Health Education Center (also known as MAHEC), Angela Farnquist of the Community Foundation of...more
CFWNC fund awards $900k to human services nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina works with families, businesses and nonprofits to strengthen communities through the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina works with families, businesses and nonprofits to strengthen communities through the...more
Madison County Economic Development Board announces winner of 2019 Madison ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The competition is made possible thanks to Funding provided by a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The competition is made possible thanks to Funding provided by a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The...more
One hero to another: Riley Howell Foundation funds counseling at UNCC, STEM Highlands Ranch
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... school shooting that occurred a week later in Colorado, during a meeting at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina May 31,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... school shooting that occurred a week later in Colorado, during a meeting at the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina May 31,...more
Pigeon River Fund awards $217833 in water quality grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently awarded eight grants totaling $217,833...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently awarded eight grants totaling $217,833...more
Riley Howell Foundation Fund established to support families affected by gun violence
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
In memory of Riley Howell, the Riley Howell Foundation Fund has been established at The Community Foundation of Western North...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
In memory of Riley Howell, the Riley Howell Foundation Fund has been established at The Community Foundation of Western North...more
Riley Howell Foundation Fund established to help WNC families impacted by gun violence
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The fund will be housed within the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, a nonprofit organization that shepherds more than...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The fund will be housed within the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, a nonprofit organization that shepherds more than...more
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