Women for Women

Generosity
Multiplied

Partnering with donors and nonprofits across WNC.

Emergency Response

Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery Effort

The Emergency and Disaster Response Fund is accepting contributions and making grants to support relief and recovery in WNC. To date, more than $29 million has been distributed.

Learn more and view a comprehensive list of grants.

About

River Arts District, Asheville, NC; 

Photo by Michael Oppenheim.

Bringing People Together and Inspiring Philanthropy

CFWNC connects people, ideas, and resources to enrich lives and communities in Western North Carolina.

About

Chef Michele Bailey feeding Asheville following Hurricane Helene.

Photo by Michael Oppenheim.
About

Courtesy of Special Olympics North Carolina

About

Courtesy of Mercy Chefs

Focus Areas

How We Address Community Needs

We are working with regional funders, donors and others to coordinate Hurricane Relief in WNC. Our focus areas include:

$23.8M

Grants to Nonprofits in Fiscal Year 2024

$387M+

Total Grants Since Inception in 1978

1,300+

Philanthropic Funds

$470M

Total Assets December 2024

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

Stay informed on application deadlines, important dates, office closures, and more.

26
May

CFWNC Office Closed for Memorial Day

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
19
June

CFWNC Office Closed for Juneteenth

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM