WNC Bridge Foundation

02/13/2026

❄️ If you missed the first Avery Winter Warm-Up Resource Fair, there are two more opportunities (Feb. 17 & 24) to collect some great giveaways, enjoy a free hot meal, win raffle items, and connect with local resources.

We hope to see you at the next resource fair:
Tuesday, February 17
3p.m. - 6 p.m.
Plumtree Presbyterian
4527 Hwy 19E, Plumtree

You'll find many of our partner organizations ready to help, including Avery County Long Term Recovery Group, Pisgah Legal Services, WNC Bridge Foundation, NCVOAD-North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Communities for Children, Feeding Avery Families, High Country United Way, Mayland Community College, OASIS Inc., and more!

02/02/2026

Our 2026 IMPACT Grant application is now live!

Nonprofits working to strengthen community wellbeing across Western North Carolina are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due by March 2.

Visit our website to learn more:
https://wncbridge.org/resources/grants/

01/19/2026

01/02/2026

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: New Parks and Recreation Grants Available!
The Helene Recovery Fund provided through the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) offers dollar-for-dollar matching grants to local governments for the acquisition and/or development of park and recreational projects to serve the general public. Projects must be on a single site. No maximum award is specified. Applications must be submitted by January 30, 2026. Learn more: ncparks.gov/about-us/grants/partf-helene-recovery-fund

01/02/2026

The last few weeks at WNC Bridge Foundation have been a mix of sadness and celebration as we honored the legacy of our retiring President & CEO, Scott Buchanan. We're grateful for your 37 years of dedication and leadership to Western North Carolina.

As this marks your last day, we wish you a happy retirement and happiness in the days ahead.

12/30/2025

Empowering individuals, strengthening communities. WNC Bridge Foundation works to eliminate barriers and help Western North Carolina thrive.

Discover how you can get involved at www.wncbridge.org

12/19/2025

Last Friday, WNC Bridge Foundation celebrated our Annual Holiday Party. Thank you to our staff, board, volunteers and community members for making this celebration one to remember! ❤️

Rathbun House Thrift Store-WNC Bridge Foundation

12/18/2025

🚨We’re excited to share that the guidelines for our 2026 grant cycle are now available! This upcoming cycle will focus on strengthening community wellbeing across Western North Carolina.

Please note: the application itself will open on February 2. In the meantime, eligible organizations are encouraged to review the guidelines and begin planning.

To learn more visit:
https://wncbridge.org/resources/grants/

12/05/2025

On October 16, 2025, our retiring CEO, Scott Buchanan of WNC Bridge Foundation, received one of North Carolina’s most prestigious civilian honors, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

We are so proud of Scott for being recognized for his hard work and dedication to WNC.

Visit our website to read more about Scott’s story:

https://wncbridge.org/featured/retiring-ceo-awarded-nc-governors-highest-honor/

11/25/2025

The holidays are quickly approaching, and our office hours will be different on those days!

Happy Holidays!! ❄️

11/21/2025

With support from a NOW Grant, CareNet is partnering with Macon County Schools and Macon County Programs for Progress to ensure students across rural Macon County have reliable access to weekend meals throughout the fall semester. Together, they’re helping local children return to school on Monday ready to learn, grow, and thrive.

11/12/2025

WNC Bridge Foundation recently received $100,000 from Dogwood Health Trust to help Western North Carolina families access food during the government shutdown and related disruptions to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.

These funds, along with an additional $60,000 contributed by WNC Bridge Foundation, have already been disbursed to local nonprofits and organizations providing direct food assistance to families across the region.

We’re grateful to our partners working tirelessly to keep our neighbors fed and cared for.