WNC Bridge Foundation

08/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Cindy McMahon to the WNC Bridge Foundation team as our new Chief of Staff!

Cindy joined WNC Bridge Foundation on August 3 and brings decades of nonprofit leadership, community service, and a deep commitment to Western North Carolina. Her passion for education, collaboration, and strengthening our communities makes her a wonderful addition to our team.

We hope you'll join us in giving Cindy a warm welcome. Click the link below to read the full announcement.

https://wncbridge.org/news/wnc-bridge-foundation-announces-new-chief-of-staff/

07/20/2026

Start your morning with WNC Bridge Foundation! ☕

Join us for Business Before Hours and enjoy coffee, a light breakfast, and networking while learning how WNC Bridge Foundation invests in local organizations through grantmaking, partnerships, and scholarships to strengthen communities across WNC!

📅 Tuesday, August 4
⏰ 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 294 Overlook Road, Asheville

07/09/2026

Hope to see you on September 10 for an evening of shopping, live jazz, great food and drinks, all in support of our Children's Services Fund.

We’re excited to announce our inaugural Bridge Builders Social!

Please join us on Thursday, September 10th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of curated shopping, delicious appetizers, wine and beer, and live jazz.

We’re also hosting an exclusive silent auction, all to bring support to children here in Western North Carolina through WNC Bridge Children’s Service Fund.

Tickets are $35 and available now.

Visit: http://special-events-100675.square.site/ to reserve your spot on the guest list.

06/05/2026

The fourth annual WNC Bridge Nonprofit Community Yard Sale was a huge success!

As in previous years, the sale was held inside the estate sales showroom and warehouse. Despite the rainy weather, long lines formed at every entrance, and the crowd remained steady throughout the event.

All participants were pleased with their sales results and grateful for the awareness and exposure the event provided.

We thank you all for continuing to support our community💙

06/01/2026

In May, we had the pleasure of hosting our Grantee Picnic celebrating the incredible work of our 2025 IMPACT Grantees. The afternoon was filled with good food, great conversation, and the opportunity to connect with so many inspiring organizations making a difference across Western North Carolina.

From basic needs and mental health to youth development, these organizations are doing meaningful work in all 18 counties of WNC. We are grateful for their partnership and proud to celebrate the impact they bring to our communities every day.

If you would like to learn more about our 2025 IMPACT Grantees, visit our website at www.wncbridge.org/impact-recipients-2025/

05/05/2026

Events like Building Resilient Futures remind us how important it is to come together across sectors. Thank you to the NC Center for Nonprofits for hosting such a timely convening. We appreciated the opportunity for our CEO Zach Levin to join the funders panel and share perspectives alongside regional partners in support of our nonprofit community.

04/20/2026

Please join us tomorrow at WNC Bridge Foundation’s blood drive with American Red Cross.

In the 30 minutes it takes to donate blood, you can save 3 lives!❤️

You can register here at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WNCbridge

04/07/2026

WNC Bridge staff enjoyed spending time volunteering at MANNA FoodBank on 4/2, and even made a surprise cameo when WLOS stopped by to highlight the growing pressures local nonprofits are facing.

With demand rising and donations tightening, organizations across our region are working harder than ever to support their communities. WNC Bridge remains deeply grateful for all of our dedicated nonprofit partners who continue to show up every day for WNC. 💙

MANNA FoodBank

Pictured L to R: Natalie Clark, Debbie Manley, Stephanie Florimonte, Taylor Sexton, Gina Bokmiller, Jazmyne Boyd and Julie Bowers

https://wlos.com/news/local/charities-nonprofits-eblen-manna-foodbank-asheville-western-north-carolina-more-people-seeking-aid-impacts-ongoing-iran-war-usa-trump-israel-assistance-food-rent-gas-prices

03/31/2026

WNC Bridge 2025 IMPACT Grantee Spotlight✨:

Burke United Christian Ministries (BUCM) supports residents of Burke County by addressing essential basic needs. Our IMPACT Grant is helping BUCM continue providing access to healthy food while also supporting housing stability for individuals and families in the community.

“Over the last six months, we’ve been reaching an average of 800 families per month in food services, and interviewing more than 40 families a month for assistance with rent and utilities,” shared Danielle Gordon-Vitrone, Development Director.

03/27/2026

WNC Bridge 2025 IMPACT Grantee Spotlight✨:

All Souls Counseling Center provides low-cost individual and group counseling for adults who cannot afford mental health care. Our IMPACT Grant will help them continue offering no-cost services to uninsured and underinsured adults across WNC, including those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

All Souls Counseling Center