The High Country Charitable Foundation, Inc.

08/28/2026

We’re so proud to see the exciting things happening at Lees-McRae College!

Lees-McRae has been a grant recipient of the High Country Charitable Foundation for many years, and we’re grateful to play a small part in supporting the work they do right here in our community.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to see what the future holds for Lees-McRae! Congratulations to President King and the entire Bobcat family! 🐾

The start of the 2026–27 academic year is just a few days away, and...

08/14/2026

Rooted in Community. A Legacy for Generations. ⛰️

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08/13/2026

What a night at the High Country Ranch! 🤠🤎

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, and donors over $500,000 was raised — with proceeds going right back into Avery County.

We are beyond grateful to everyone who helped make this unforgettable evening possible.

Rooted in Community. A Legacy for Generations.

06/19/2026

📢 Reminder for Local Nonprofits!

Grant applications through the High Country Charitable Foundation are due June 30, 2026.

Together, we're building a stronger High Country. 💚

https://highcountryfoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-a-grant/

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! ⬇️

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04/24/2026

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