Report: McDowell Can Adopt Measures to Become Healthier, More Inclusive
A new 70-page report contains a list of recommendations for how McDowell County can become a healthier, more inclusive and…
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Innovative Rural Leadership: Paula Swepson-Avery
Paula Swepson-Avery had spent decades working for Broyhill Furniture in McDowell and Caldwell Counties, one of the most recognizable names…
Organizers Seek to Raise Funds, Awareness for Foothills Food Hub
Within the next few years, the Foothills Food Hub will seek to provide fresh healthier foods for the people of…
Grant to Aid Childhood Trauma Program
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust recently awarded a $340,921 grant to Area L Area Health Education Center to continue…
Foothills Food Hub Will Expand Opportunities for WNC Farmers
Western North Carolina farmers and food producers will have new opportunities for supporting and growing their businesses when Foothills Food…
Adaptive Playground Welcomes Kids
Members of the Down East Partnership for Children, Edgecombe County Public Schools and several other community organizations gathered Wednesday at…
“Everything Is Local.” A Regional Funder Hones Its Strategy
“Ultimately, everything is local. By working with the community, we are evolving how we think about partnership and power-sharing,” Dr….
Trust Announces New Grantmaking Strategy
The Trust announced a change in its grantmaking strategy on November 1, to focus on measurable outcomes rather than issues. The…