WNC Bridge Foundation

04/07/2026

WNC Bridge staff enjoyed spending time volunteering at MANNA FoodBank on 4/2, and even made a surprise cameo when WLOS stopped by to highlight the growing pressures local nonprofits are facing.

With demand rising and donations tightening, organizations across our region are working harder than ever to support their communities. WNC Bridge remains deeply grateful for all of our dedicated nonprofit partners who continue to show up every day for WNC. 💙

MANNA FoodBank

Pictured L to R: Natalie Clark, Debbie Manley, Stephanie Florimonte, Taylor Sexton, Gina Bokmiller, Jazmyne Boyd and Julie Bowers

https://wlos.com/news/local/charities-nonprofits-eblen-manna-foodbank-asheville-western-north-carolina-more-people-seeking-aid-impacts-ongoing-iran-war-usa-trump-israel-assistance-food-rent-gas-prices

03/31/2026

WNC Bridge 2025 IMPACT Grantee Spotlight✨:

Burke United Christian Ministries (BUCM) supports residents of Burke County by addressing essential basic needs. Our IMPACT Grant is helping BUCM continue providing access to healthy food while also supporting housing stability for individuals and families in the community.

“Over the last six months, we’ve been reaching an average of 800 families per month in food services, and interviewing more than 40 families a month for assistance with rent and utilities,” shared Danielle Gordon-Vitrone, Development Director.

03/27/2026

WNC Bridge 2025 IMPACT Grantee Spotlight✨:

All Souls Counseling Center provides low-cost individual and group counseling for adults who cannot afford mental health care. Our IMPACT Grant will help them continue offering no-cost services to uninsured and underinsured adults across WNC, including those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

All Souls Counseling Center

03/27/2026

03/17/2026

Come join us at WNC Bridge Foundation for an American Red Cross Blood Drive, Tuesday, April 21st from 12:15pm - 4:15pm.

We need you! Everyone who donates blood on April 21 will receive a $15 e-gift card valid at any vendor!

Visit www.redcrossblood.org use sponsor code: WNCBridge.

Call 1-800-redcross to make your appointment or, download the American Red Cross APP. This keeps you up to date, lets you make appointments, complete your Rapid Pass the day of the drive, and you can “Follow” your blood and learn when it gets used, and other cool features.

03/13/2026

It is that time of year again! Mark your calendars for our 4th Annual Western North Carolina Non-Profit Community Yard Sale, hosted by WNC Bridge on Saturday, May 23, from 10AM to 2PM. This is a chance for your non-profit to raise funds, connect with the community and share important work of your non-profit. Your organization keeps 100% of the proceeds from selling gently used items and there is no cost to participate!

Reserve your space by April 4 by contacting Dana Maxwell at dmaxwell@wncbridge.org. Let’s come together, make connections and support local causes!

Thrift Store-WNC Bridge Foundation
Estate Sale & Services-WNC Bridge Foundation

03/12/2026

We are excited to be a part of Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce! Thank you all for a wonderful celebration.

03/12/2026

WNC Bridge is proud to highlight one of our 2025 IMPACT Grantees, Bounty & Soul, a Buncombe County based organization addressing immediate and long-term food insecurity in the county. The IMPACT Grant has supported their mobile food markets.

Bounty & Soul

02/27/2026

Happy Black History Month!❤️

02/26/2026

WNC Bridge Foundation is proud to shine the spotlight on one of our 2025 IMPACT Grantees, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Serving residents in Buncombe and Madison County, the IMPACT Grant will support this organization in their long-term disaster recovery efforts.

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

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/