The High Country Charitable Foundation, Inc.

06/03/2026

Avery County friends, I need your help. ❤️

For the past several years, I've had the privilege of being the face of the High Country Charitable Foundation and seeing firsthand the impact these funds have on our community. Every sponsorship, donation, and ticket purchased helps local organizations continue serving our neighbors, children, seniors, families, and even animals in need.

If you own a business, know someone who does, or simply believe in giving back to the place we call home, please consider becoming a sponsor for this year's event.

The needs in our community are real, but so is the generosity of the people who live here. Let's show what Avery County can do. 🤠

Contact us today to become a sponsor!
📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 828-898-3810

05/22/2026

✨ You’re Invited to the most anticipated night of the summer ✨

The High Country Charitable Foundation’s 12th Annual Fundraising Event — High Country Ranch — is officially on the horizon! 🤠🥂

With a subtle nod to Yellowstone and the legendary Dutton family, this one-of-a-kind event celebrates the values that define both the ranch and our mountain community— hard work, resilience, tradition, and neighbors helping neighbors.

Experience an extraordinary night of knock your socks off cocktails with an award-winning blue grass band, fine dining (far beyond farmhand chow), cattle roping, live auction, custom haberdashery with leather stamping, the Silver Spur boutique, poker at the High Country Ranch famed Cattleman’s Club all set in an elevated ranch-inspired atmosphere where rustic charm meets modern elegance.

(And don’t be surprised if a Dutton shows up!)

📅 Date: August 1, 2026
📍 Place: Elk River Club
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM

Purchase your tickets today at the link below! ⬇️

Customize online cards, invitations, and flyers that reflect your personal style -- for weddings, holidays, birthdays, and other meaningful events.

04/24/2026

Great things are coming for Avery Humane Society, and we are so happy to have been apart of it!

03/06/2026

Let’s rally for our community! 🙌

The Banner Elk Kiwanis Club is in the running for $25,000 to improve the local playground in Banner Elk after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, and your vote can help make it happen. Voting is quick and easy—just click the link and vote!

❤️ Vote here:
https://voting-app.kiwanis.org/ -va/entry-details/4/1/90/Random

Share with friends and help bring this project to life!

01/15/2026

🚚 This truck changes lives.

With help from the High Country Charitable Foundation, Feeding Avery Families purchased a refrigerated truck that’s used almost every day for mobile deliveries, food pickups, and keeping food fresh for families in need across Avery County.

This is what your generosity makes possible. 💙

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄

"May the spirit of Christmas warm your home and fill your heart with happiness!"

From all of us at High Country Charitable Foundation!

(Photo Credit: Visit Banner Elk)

12/12/2025

The true magic of the season is giving back. ❤️

The High Country Charitable Foundation is proud to help fund Avery County Shop with a Cop, bringing smiles, hope, and unforgettable moments to local children this holiday season.

✨ Learn more about how you can support programs that make a difference right here in Avery County at our website https://highcountryfoundation.org/

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the High Country Charitable Foundation! 🍁

Today, we give thanks for this incredible Avery County community. Because of your generosity, local nonprofits are feeding families, supporting children, caring for animals, and providing hope where it’s needed most.

HCCF is grateful for every donor, volunteer, and partner who helps us make a difference each day.
Your kindness is changing lives right here at home.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, joyful, and blessed Thanksgiving. 🧡

11/19/2025

📢 Volunteers Needed! If you're looking for a rewarding way to give back, you won’t be disappointed!

Feeding Avery Families is experiencing record-high demand at the pantry due to the recent government shutdown and the upcoming holidays. Your help is needed now more than ever!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:

📅 Thursday, November 20th
9:00–11:00 AM – Prep for Friday distribution: sort produce, pre-pack boxes & Holiday meal boxes
11:00 AM–1:00 PM – MANNA & TRACTOR deliveries: unload trucks, stock pantry, pre-pack boxes & Holiday meal boxes

📅 Friday, November 21st
9:30–11:30 AM & 12:30–2:30 PM – In-person shopping & drive-thru distribution; Holiday boxes provided while supplies last

✨ Every set of hands makes a difference.

11/18/2025

As crews continue responding to the fire in Banner Elk, the HCCF office parking lot is currently being utilized as the command center.

We are proud to support our first responders by providing food, snacks, desserts, and water at The Party Barn.

This is why we’re here — to serve and support our community when it matters most. ❤️ Continue praying for our firefighters, first responders and our community.