2026 Independent Monitor Community Meetings Offer Updates and Connections
Dogwood Health Trust and Affiliated Monitors, Inc., in its role as the Independent Monitor (IM), held two community meetings this week in Brevard and Asheville. Each meeting shared updates about the IM’s work and information about where community members can…
New study would create roadmap for downtown Asheville’s ‘ART Place’
Through a $300,000 federal grant, the city will develop a plan for a downtown property, envisioned for both an expansion of the city’s transit center and affordable housing.
CHEROKEE — The WNC Honors Awards, a signature program of WNC Communities, continued its 76-year tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas, volunteer-powered leadership, and grassroots service.
After Helene, Dogwood Health Trust focuses on ‘cultivating active hope’
On Oct. 16, Dogwood Health Trust, a private foundation dedicated to improving the lives of western North Carolina (WNC) residents, held its annual meeting in Asheville.
CHEROKEE, N.C. —The WNC Honors Awards, a signature program of WNC Communities, continued its 76-year tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas, volunteer-powered leadership, and grassroots service.
In response to growing food insecurity across Western North Carolina, exacerbated first by Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and more recently by a federal freeze on SNAP payments, Nantahala Health Foundation has launched a regional initiative to support local food…
Private partners donate money to address hunger in North Carolina – WCCB Charlotte
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein announced that organizations across North Carolina have stepped up to donate nearly $4 million to fight hunger in North Carolina.
Dogwood Health Trust announced $700,000 in emergency funding to help local communities purchase and distribute food to children and families in western North Carolina due to the recent disruptions in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit payments.
