Innovative programs to improve the quality of life for rural communities and enhance the economy of the agriculture sector.
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is accepting applications for two summer opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the ARC/Oak Ridge Summer STEM Program in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Both programs are free intensive learning...
We are no longer taking orders. We know that because of our current COVID-19 crisis, many additional people in our Western North Carolina communities are struggling with food insecurity. With our direct producer connections...
The 65 communities participating in this year’s WNC Honors program represent 5,500 volunteers with an impressive 195,500 hours in outreach programs dedicated to beautification, conservation, education, health & wellness, and the local economy. In...
For 2019, WNC Communities is awarding $11,000 to these ten young women and men of Western North Carolina. They are each receiving a Journey Scholarship ranging from $500-$1500 to attend college. Madi Beddingfield of...
One of the greatest joys we have is to see the youth in our community succeed in having the opportunity to attend college. Of course, the journey to pursue a higher education can be...
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