FIRSTwnc

FIRSTwnc Services for persons with disabilities and their families by providing training, advocacy & support

Come spend some time in the Community Living Room!Our Community Living Room is a welcoming space for adults 16+ to conne...
08/31/2026

Come spend some time in the Community Living Room!

Our Community Living Room is a welcoming space for adults 16+ to connect, unwind, enjoy activities, use sensory supports, or simply have a comfortable place to be. Come as you are—there’s no pressure to participate in any particular way. 🧡

📅 Check out this week’s schedule to see when the Living Room is open and which Peer Mentors will be there. We’ll continue sharing an updated schedule each week so you can plan ahead.

We’d love to see you! Stop by, say hello, play a game, make some art, or just hang out. ✨

THIS WEEK! Join us for a Lunch & Learn.Curious about FIRSTwnc’s P.L.A.Y. Project and who it can support? Join Jackie Wei...
08/30/2026

THIS WEEK! Join us for a Lunch & Learn.

Curious about FIRSTwnc’s P.L.A.Y. Project and who it can support? Join Jackie Weinland and Jennie Fratus for a brief virtual introduction to the program and learn more about how P.L.A.Y. works with children and families.

This session is open to families, providers, and community members who would like to learn more!

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 12:00–12:30 PM
💻 Virtual

No need to spend your whole lunch hour with us. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn something new! 💙🧡

🔗 Meeting link: tinyurl.com/2s38wszu

THIS WEEK!FIRSTwnc's Play Club is a welcoming opportunity for children ages 7–11 to spend time with peers, explore hands...
08/30/2026

THIS WEEK!

FIRSTwnc's Play Club is a welcoming opportunity for children ages 7–11 to spend time with peers, explore hands-on activities, and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment.

Whether your child loves games, building, creating, or simply being around other kids, Play Club is a great place to connect and have fun.

📅 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 FIRSTwnc Campus | 14 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville

Play Club is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, making it easy to join us regularly throughout the year.

Registration is required so we can plan for everyone attending. Reserve your spot by scanning the QR code or visiting firstwnc.org/signup.

We hope to see you there! 💙

Invest in your professional growth this fall! DUE DATE THIS WEEK!North Carolina early childhood professionals may be eli...
08/29/2026

Invest in your professional growth this fall! DUE DATE THIS WEEK!

North Carolina early childhood professionals may be eligible for funding to attend a state conference and expand their knowledge, build connections, and bring new ideas back to the children and families they serve.

Selected recipients receive support to attend a leading early childhood conference, along with additional resources to help make participation more accessible.

📅 Don't wait! Applications close September 2.

Learn more and apply: thebhrowlandfoundation.com/current-scholarships.html

A special celebration is coming up this weekend!The Margie Barilla Foundation is hosting a National Foster Care Birthday...
08/28/2026

A special celebration is coming up this weekend!

The Margie Barilla Foundation is hosting a National Foster Care Birthday Celebration on Sunday, August 30 at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Bostic, NC. This event is designed for children ages 5–17, with a full day of activities, connection, and birthday fun! 🎂☀️

Kids can enjoy outdoor games, water activities, arts and crafts, a pizza party, and more. Each child will also receive lunch, a birthday bag, and balloons. 💛

📍 Bostic, NC
📅 Sunday, August 30
🕘 Check-in begins at 9 AM
🎟️ Promo code for kids’ tickets: FOSTERLOVE2026

Learn more and register at margiebarillafoundation.org.

Please feel free to share with a family who may be interested! 🧡

Calling kinship caregivers and the professionals who support them!The 2026 Kinship Conference is coming to the Asheville...
08/27/2026

Calling kinship caregivers and the professionals who support them!

The 2026 Kinship Conference is coming to the Asheville area on October 17! Hosted by Foster Family Alliance of NC in partnership with NCDHHS, this event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and find resources specifically for families navigating kinship care. The day will include workshops, speakers, networking, practical resources, and more.

💙 Kinship caregivers can also access additional supports to help make attending possible, including free on-site childcare, travel reimbursement, and limited complimentary hotel accommodations.

📅 October 17 | 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Biltmore Church, Arden
🔗 Learn more & register: ffa-nc.org/kinshipconf

Registration for the Asheville conference closes September 30.

🥪 Join us for a Lunch & Learn!Curious about P.L.A.Y. Project to support young children with a developmental delays? Join...
08/26/2026

🥪 Join us for a Lunch & Learn!

Curious about P.L.A.Y. Project to support young children with a developmental delays? Join Jackie Weinland and Jennie Fratus for a brief virtual introduction to the program and learn more about how P.L.A.Y. Provides intervention supports for children and families.

This session is open to families, providers, and community members who would like to learn more!

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 12:00–12:30 PM
💻 Virtual

No need to spend your whole lunch hour with us. Grab your lunch, log on, and learn something new! 💙🧡

🔗 Meeting link: tinyurl.com/2s38wszu

The Virtual Community Living Room is open TODAY! 💙Can't make it to our in-person Community Living Room? Join us online!O...
08/26/2026

The Virtual Community Living Room is open TODAY! 💙

Can't make it to our in-person Community Living Room? Join us online!

Our Virtual Community Living Room offers the same welcoming spirit in a different setting. It's a space to connect with others, build community, enjoy conversation, and find support from wherever you are.

Whether you're a familiar face or joining for the first time, we'd love to see you today!

🗓️ Every Wednesday
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
🔗 meet.google.com/kgi-pksf-hnu

Come as you are. There's a place for you here.

APPLICATION CLOSES TOMORROW! Ready to use your lived experience to make a difference?Peer Centered FIRST is now acceptin...
08/25/2026

APPLICATION CLOSES TOMORROW!

Ready to use your lived experience to make a difference?

Peer Centered FIRST is now accepting applications for its next Peer Mentor Education Cohort!

This virtual training is designed for adults (18+) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who want to develop leadership skills, build confidence, and learn how to support others in their communities as peer mentors.

Participants will connect with fellow peers, practice real-world mentoring skills, and explore what it means to lead through lived experience—all in a supportive online learning environment.

📅 Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26.

📲 Scan the QR code or use the application link on the flyer to apply.

We can't wait to welcome our next cohort of peer mentors! 💙

For this 💙What if today's goal wasn't to be perfect, but simply to be yourself?Be kind. Stay curious. Be brave, even i...
08/24/2026

For this 💙

What if today's goal wasn't to be perfect, but simply to be yourself?

Be kind. Stay curious. Be brave, even if your courage feels small. Do your best, and remember that your best can look different from one day to the next. The little choices we make each day help shape who we become.

Which one are you choosing today? ✨

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14 Mineral Springs Road
Asheville, NC
28805

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+18282771315

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