Pisgah Health Foundation

10/12/2026

Collaboration is rarely the work of just one organization. It takes people coming together around a shared purpose—and figuring out how to build something that can actually work and last.

At our Collaboration Lab on 10/23, we’ll learn from two collaborative efforts underway in our community: Wellness Rooted in Connection and Community Connectors. Sarah Hankey (SparkPoint) and Keagan Monteith (FWRD Transylvania)
will share some of what these collaborations are learning along the way—from bringing the right people to the table to navigating structure, resources, and shared action.

Then we’ll turn the conversation toward your own work, with time to connect, share ideas, and explore what stronger collaboration could look like across our region.

📅 Friday, October 23 | 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Mary C. Jenkins Community Center

🔗 RSVP by Tuesday, October 20: https://pisgahhealthfoundation.org/news/collaboration-lab

10/07/2026

Sharing House helps Transylvania County neighbors meet essential needs while working toward greater stability and self-sufficiency. PHF support strengthens assistance for households facing challenges such as hunger, housing instability, and financial hardship.

10/07/2026

A little time to RESTORE. 🍂

This Saturday, Transylvania County educators are invited to step away for a couple of hours and make some space for themselves.

RESTORE Fall Reset is a seasonal gathering centered on connection, restoration, and reflection—with restorative movement, reflective coaching, and time in community.

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 Elkhaven Wellness Community Room, Brevard
🌿 Facilitated by Rebecca Cook & Lauren Agrella-Sevilla
💛 $5

Whether you’ve been part of a RESTORE retreat before or this is your first time, all Transylvania County educators are welcome.

RSVP: namingthereal.com/restore-educators/

Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation - TCSEF Transylvania County Schools

10/07/2026

Economic stability starts with access to good jobs—and a workforce equipped for the opportunities right here in our region. Excited to be part of this new initiative connecting training with real employer needs across WNC!

10/01/2026

We’re looking for new voices to join the Pisgah Health Foundation Board of Directors!

As we look ahead to 2027, we’re seeking community-minded leaders from across Haywood, Madison, and Transylvania counties who care about Western North Carolina's health and well-being and want to help guide PHF’s work.

No single background makes someone a strong board member. We value a Board that reflects the diverse communities, experiences, and perspectives of the region we serve.

Interested—or know someone who might be a great fit? Learn more and apply by October 31:

pisgahhealthfoundation.org/news/join-our-board

09/30/2026

Meals on Wheels Brevard delivers nutritious meals and a regular point of connection to homebound neighbors. PHF support helps provide dietitian-supervised meals that meet a range of nutritional needs while helping older adults remain healthy and independent at home.

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

The philanthropic community talks a lot about collaboration—but what do we actually mean?

At Collaboration Lab, PHF’s Cara Bradshaw will sit down with Jerry Kenney of Dogwood Health Trust for a candid conversation about what we’re seeing across Western North Carolina: what communities are doing that’s working, what makes collaboration meaningful, and where organizations tend to get stuck.

We’ll open the conversation to the room, too—so bring your questions and experiences.

📅 October 23 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center

Free to attend, but registration is required: https://pisgahhealthfoundation.org/news/collaboration-lab

09/27/2026

Two years after Hurricane Helene, we pause to remember the lives lost, the homes and communities forever changed, and the long road so many of our neighbors have traveled since.

We also honor the extraordinary care, generosity, and determination that have carried Western North Carolina forward.

Recovery doesn’t end with an anniversary. We remain grateful to the organizations, volunteers, donors, and neighbors who continue to show up—and proud to stand alongside FWRD Transylvania as this work continues. 💚