To foster connections between wnc's robust agriculture community and our neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. we do this by sourcing top-quality ingredients from small, local farms and transforming those ingredients into meals.

Invest appalachia (ia) is a regional impact investment platform designed by and for the people of central appalachia. ia provides blended investment capital to strengthen business opportunities, build equitable local wealth, advance critical sectors, and increase quality of life for everyone in central appalachia. ia was initiated through the appalachia funders network and developed by a collaborative group of regional leaders representing cdfis, public and private philanthropic entities, local institutions, and community organizations.

The primary purpose is to educate the general public about the culinary arts, foodways, makers and artists impacting the gastronomic community of western north carolina.

To improve the health and well being of people in western north carolina.

The mission of four seasons compassion for life foundation is to solicit contributions on behalf of four seasons compassion for life, a related organization.

Reduce adverse birth-related outcomes among individuals of color by providing doula services, advocacy, and education.

The institute was established to teach and train people in traditional medicine and healing arts.

To lead wnc's participation in the healthy opportunities pilot program for medicaid.

Celebrating diversity in food and farming through crop and variety trials in the southeast.

Through research, casework and policy advocacy, inclusive development international holds corporations, financial institutions and development agencies accountable to their human rights and environmental responsibilities and works to promote a more just and equitable international economic system.

Sparc foundation's mission is to work to keep people out of unnecessary and expensive institutional settings.

Organic growers school inspires, educates, and supports people to farm, garden and live organically.

Southwings protects and restores southeast ecosystems through flight.

To empower children and their families to reach their full potential through advocacy, education and services.

Raise funds for community support

Riverlink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the french broad river and its watershed.

The mission of the asheville city schools foundation (acsf) is to promote success for all asheville city schools students by engaging & mobilizing the entire community to support enriching and innovative educational activities.

To provide equitable access to care, reduce harm from hiv, hepatitis c, and drug use.

To increase comprehensive literacy and english language skills through specialized instruction by trained tutors and access to literacy resources.