Nonprofits

A rotating gif featuring: Photo 1, A group of diners at Sunny Point in Asheville. Photo 2, An older couple eating at Twisted Laurel in downtown Asheville. Photo 3: Two women hold up oversized utensils in a restaurant. Photo 4: A man and woman hold oversized utensils and a sign that says "12 Bones," against a backdrop that reads "Dining Out for Life." Photo 5, A group of people in a restaurant holding oversize utensils.
City
Dine out for a cause on April 30
For one day, your meal at 50+ WNC restaurants will support the fight to end HIV/AIDS.
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Four children garden vegetables with nonprofit Bountiful Cities
City
Bountiful Cities joins the City of Asheville’s Food Policy Action Plan
The nonprofit will now help implement city-led programs and activities supporting access to healthy, nutritious food.
August 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Nonprofits
New program supports food and beverage workers with mental health resources
Co-owner of Bear’s Smokehouse Cheryl Antoncic started the Linked4Life Foundation in Connecticut — and now, it’s launching in Asheville.
June 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
Postcard of Riverside Park in the early 1900s
Travel and Outdoors
Resurrecting recreation at RiverLink’s new Gateway Park
RiverLink will bring an historical park back to life with a new public green space along the French Broad River for cyclists, runners, and pedestrians.
June 12, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Ursa the black bear sits in the sun at the WNC Nature Center
Travel and Outdoors
Brews and Bears is back at the WNC Nature Center
The monthly after-hours event is coming out of hibernation this Friday with food, drinks, and fun activities.
May 9, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
Internet-famous black bear cub finds care at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
The cub at the center of the viral video joined another orphaned bear cub at the local nonprofit to be rehabilitated before release.
May 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A high shot overlooking green farmland, trees, and in the distance, mountains of Warren Wilson College campus.
Travel and Outdoors
Warren Wilson College votes to establish four conservation easements
The easements, in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, will cover 600 acres of the campus.
April 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A grey fluffy kitten licks his lips while sitting on a grey and white blanket.
Nonprofits
Local restaurants are dishing out kindness for the Asheville Humane Society
The annual Dine To Be Kind fundraiser lets you support local animals while eating at some of your favorite spots.
March 28, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A young girl stands in front of an exhibit at the International African American Museum, observing the display
Sponsored
March is the month of perks at the International African American Museum
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Small green plants sprout from dirt in seed pots.
Nonprofits
Appalachian Seed Growers Collective starts to take root
Started by the Utopian Seed Project, the new collective aims to spread regionally adapted, resilient seed to local farmers + gardeners.
March 4, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Pendland Creek during rain and flooding. The green infrastructure on New Belgium Brewing's campus helps during the rain event.
Travel and Outdoors
RiverLink is sharing stormwater stories with the Reduce Rain Runoff campaign
The nonprofit is spreading the word about protecting the French Broad River with monthly resources and local stories.
February 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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County closes on purchase of Deaverview Mountain for public park
In partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, the 342-acre property will be protected permanently.
March 23, 2026
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From the American Goldfinch to the Carolina Wren — these avians can be found all around the area.
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Finding farm fresh flowers in Asheville
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Development
Answering your Asheville development questions
You submitted your questions about Asheville development projects. Now, let’s nail down the answers.
March 18, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Real Estate
How rain barrels turn spring showers into stormwater solutions
Learn all about the simple device helping homeowners save water, nourish their gardens, and keep runoff out of the French Broad River watershed.
March 17, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Food
Farmers markets in Asheville
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up thirteen farmers’ markets around Asheville.
March 16, 2026
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Culture
Where to make spring cleaning donations in Asheville
Don’t just throw it all away — give your old clothing, furniture, and miscellaneous items a second life at one of these donation sites.
March 12, 2026
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Grace Powers