Dogwood Health Trust Announces $700K in Emergency Funding to Help Families in Western North Carolina Access Food During the Government Shutdown
Asheville, N.C. – Dogwood Health Trust announces $700K in emergency funding to help local communities purchase and distribute food to children and families in Western North Carolina (WNC) due to the recent disruptions in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit…
Local nonprofit launches operation to aid families impacted by SNAP benefit gap
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — Local nonprofit Gateway Wellness Foundation has announced the launch of "Operation SNAP Gap," an operation to provide relief support for families impacted by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit gap.
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to raise our collective consciousness about family violence in our community and to highlight the critical support systems available for survivors locally.
County to apply for CDBG funding for Webster Village
At a public hearing on Oct. 7, Jackson County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation from Planning Director Mike Poston and Economic Development Director Tiffany Henry regarding their intention to apply for a North Carolina Department of Commerce Community Development…
The Trust for Civic Life Tackles Polarization in Rural America
Many Americans are disconnected from civic life, in part due to falling trust in institutions — which is at an all-time low — and the belief that everyday people have little influence in Congress. Meanwhile, extreme political polarization has spiked…
More than 700 people attended Dogwood Health Trust’s 2025 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16. The event was part of Dogwood’s annual grantee partner convening at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, and community members were invited to attend virtually. …
App State advances community-driven research for recovery and resilience
Ongoing post-Helene projects examine flood forecasting models, backup energy systems, ecological impacts, private well contamination and health solutions
Recovery abundant after Helene, say western North Carolina leaders
Recovery and resilience were prevalent themes at Business North Carolina’s Rural Economic Summit in Hickory Tuesday and Wednesday, where speakers highlighted the economic realities of a post-Helene western North Carolina.
New report finds nonprofits hit hard by Helene, federal policy changes
Nearly 60% of nonprofits in Western North Carolina suffered physical damage to buildings or property after Hurricane Helene, a loss of over $100 million.
North Carolina Child Care Academies Provide Fast Track for Educators
In at least 11 counties across North Carolina, early childhood education agencies and community colleges are running child care academies designed to get new teachers into classrooms faster than traditional routes — and they’re doing it at little to no…
