HIGHTS

HIGHTS HIGHTS' mission is to transform youth in WNC by helping inspire gifts of hope, trust, and service.

HIGHTS works in Western North Carolina by serving youth, families, and community organizations. We use experiential activities, community service projects, job training, and goal driven exercises to help develop life skills and instill feelings of community belonging and purpose. Created in the spring of 2007, HIGHTS has sponsored educational opportunities, recreational activities, job skills trai

ning, and community service projects for public schools, mental health agencies, church youth groups, and many other community organizations. We believe that connecting people to local natural and community resources improves their lives and makes our community stronger.

Each year, our staff from across all programs and counties come together for our Annual All-Staff Training: a time to le...
06/17/2026

Each year, our staff from across all programs and counties come together for our Annual All-Staff Training: a time to learn, refresh, collaborate, and reconnect. While the week is filled with learning, skill-building, updates, and professional development, it’s also an opportunity to strengthen relationships, share ideas, celebrate successes, and learn from one another.

The work we do can be challenging, which is why investing in our team matters. Building resiliency, encouraging collaboration, and creating space for fellowship helps ensure we can continue showing up for the youth, families, and communities we serve with energy, compassion, and purpose.

Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication, passion, and commitment to making a difference every day.

06/13/2026
Celebrating an incredible milestone! This semester, 10 amazing PATH participants graduated from high school, and we coul...
06/06/2026

Celebrating an incredible milestone! This semester, 10 amazing PATH participants graduated from high school, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Over the semester, these young people have made substantial leaps and bounds - exploring their purpose, building resilience, strengthening their mental health, and gaining the confidence to navigate adulthood with courage and determination.

Congratulations, graduates! Your PATH team is cheering you on every step of the way, and we are so excited to see what’s next. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning.

Paddle boarding with ! Participants practiced balance, focus, problem-solving, and perseverance while trying something ...
06/03/2026

Paddle boarding with ! Participants practiced balance, focus, problem-solving, and perseverance while trying something new on the water.

As summer kicks off, we’re excited to explore healthy ways to stay active, connect with nature, and discover new coping skills that support both physical and emotional wellness. Getting outside, challenging ourselves, and celebrating small successes are all part of building resilience and having fun!

05/23/2026

Looking forward to the next season here at HIGHTS - hello Summer Adventure Program! 🔆
05/17/2026

Looking forward to the next season here at HIGHTS - hello Summer Adventure Program! 🔆

05/13/2026

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PO Box 865
Sylva, NC
28723

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