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our partners

At Dogwood, we couldn’t exist without our partners – the community organizations and government entities that are helping their fellow citizens live, learn, earn and thrive, without exception. Our partners have a shared vision of making the places we call home healthier, stronger, more inclusive, better educated, economically stable and more resilient today and for future generations.

Find out more about our partners’ stories and the positive outcomes our work together is bringing to Western North Carolina. Search by partner name, strategic priority area or county to find out about the amazing work being done to close gaps, clear roadblocks, pursue opportunities and apply imaginative ideas!

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Mountain Housing Opportunities

Mountain Housing Opportunities

MHO serves more than 2,000 households annually in Western North Carolina with apartment rentals, essential home repair, down payment assistance, and new home construction.
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impact health

Impact Health was uniquely positioned to rapidly engage organizations across the region in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, thanks to the network of Health Serving Organizations that are part of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) network that Impact Health manages in WNC.
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wnc communities

Rooted in the belief that local people are best at solving local problems, WNC Communities wasted no time in the days following Hurricane Helene to connect farm businesses and community centers with immediate resources.
Jillian Tenge, owner of Jillian's Cafe (SanDee’s Cafe), dirty from Hurricane Helene clean up outside of her restaurant

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Tenge was thrilled her entrepreneurial dream came true, but two years after taking the helm at the cafe, Hurricane Helene devastated her mountain town and her storefront.
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WNCSBI & Karen Maugans

The day before Hurricane Helene engulfed Western North Carolina, artist Karen Maugans was working at her gallery in the River Arts District...
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Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is committed to creating strong farms, thriving local food economies and healthy communities where farming is valued as central to our heritage and our future.
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OASIS

OASIS is dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in Watauga and Avery counties by providing comprehensive emergency services, transitional support and a safe environment for survivors.
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FIRST

Collin Burgess was able to make a life change, thanks to a jail diversion program provided by FIRST at Blue Ridge, a North Carolina Licensed residential therapeutic community substance use disorders. 
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Social Bridging Project

Social Bridging Project enables isolated older adults in remote portions of Western North Carolina to sign up for frequent and friendly phone check-ins from trained Wellness Callers.
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Through the Trees

Through the Trees is a growing non-profit organization working to increase affordable digital access and use.
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Youth Transformed For Life

Youth Transformed for Life Training Programs have supported participants struggling academically, socially and emotionally.
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WRESA

The Western Regional Education Service Alliance proudly serves the school districts of 18 counties in Western North Carolina.
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Western Piedmont Community College

Western Piedmont Community College aid students in their college education journey.
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WNCSource

WNCSource is a leading provider of early childhood education programs.
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WNC Health Network

WNC Health Network values building capacity, supporting connections and using human-centered approaches.
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WNC Food Works

WNC FoodWorks is a 5,000 square foot training and educational facility for aspiring food entrepreneurs,
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WNC Communities

Western North Carolina Communities became Dogwood’s first key partner for Census outreach.
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WNCAP

WNCAP exists to provide equitable access to care and reduce harm from HIV, Hepatitis C and drug use.
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West Marion Community Forum

Snow says the “secret sauce” to the WMCH approach is relationships formed among a circle of women.
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Western Carolina Pacesetters

Western Carolina Pacesetters partnered with Dogwood to expand its reach to court-involved youth.
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Western Carolina Medical Society

WCMS has four guiding principles: advocacy, access, equity and wellness.
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Unidxs WNC

Unidxs WNC actively engages and supports the Hispanic and Latino community.
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United Christian Ministries Of Jackson County

The organization ministers to food insecurity needs by hosting a food pantry and offering financial assistance.

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