Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
WHAT'S NEW

President Pat Smith Announces Plans to Retire
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WNC Children Benefit from Summertime Kids Grants
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More than $1 Million Raised for Women and Girls in WNC
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Foundation Awards Opportunity and Strategy Grants of $881,032
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Mountain Landscapes Initiative Off and Running
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Gift Boosts AB-Tech Scholarships, Small Business Support Read More >>

CFWNC Ranks in Top 100 U.S. Community Foundations
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Welcome. Since 1978, Western North Carolinians and their professional advisors have relied on The Community Foundation to help them turn their charitable passions into meaningful and effective philanthropy. In partnership with our donors, the Foundation has awarded more than $100 million in charitable grants to nonprofit organizations and public institutions to enhance the quality of life throughout our 18-county mountain region and beyond. Learn More>>
 

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Announcing The Community Foundation's latest initiative:

The Mountain Landscapes Initiative: A project helping leaders and residents plan for unprecedented growth across Western North Carolina. A pilot project is now underway in the state's seven westernmost counties.

Read and listen to what others are saying about the Foundation's newest effort, and download your own MLI fact sheet here.

 


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Donor Central

Donors
You can now access your fund online through Donor Central. If you haven't established a Donor Central account yet or you would like more information, please contact Spencer Butler.

Merrill Lynch Fund
ML Advisors
For donors using Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund, a national partnership program