Non-profit
Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge
Our mission is to create positive change for women and girls in the high country.Our mission is to create positive change for women and girls in the high country.
Non-profit
Teen Valley Ranch Christian Camp
Hidden Valley Ranch is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian camp located in Plumtree, North Carolina ans is in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North CarolinaHidden Valley Ranch is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian camp located in Plumtree, North Carolina ans is in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina
Non-profit
Spirit Ride Therapeutic Riding Center
Our mission is to provide children with a wide array of diagnoses the opportunity to learn, grow and strive to become their ideal selves through equine related therapeutic & educational activities.Our mission is to provide children with a wide array of diagnoses the opportunity to learn, grow and strive to become their ideal selves through equine related therapeutic & educational activities.
Non-profit
Rotary Club of Avery County
The Avery County Rotary participates in many charitable efforts in Avery County; a playground at the hospital, college scholarships; donations to Avery school children, 4H, YMCA, Habitat for HumanityThe Avery County Rotary participates in many charitable efforts in Avery County; a playground at the hospital, college scholarships; donations to Avery school children, 4H, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity
Non-profit
Pisgah Legal Services
Pisgah Legal Services pursues justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives.Pisgah Legal Services pursues justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives.
Non-profit
NC Works Career Center
NCWorks is located in the Mayland Community College building in Newland, NC and is a powerful online job seeker/workforce services system, accessed as a website on the InternetNCWorks is located in the Mayland Community College building in Newland, NC and is a powerful online job seeker/workforce services system, accessed as a website on the Internet
Non-profit
Mountain Alliance for Teens
Mountain Alliance Avery is located within Avery High School, adjacent to the Media Center.Mountain Alliance Avery is located within Avery High School, adjacent to the Media Center.
Non-profit
Mayland Earth to Sky Park
Explore the wonders of the universe at the Mayland Earth to Sky Park, an international dark sky site.Explore the wonders of the universe at the Mayland Earth to Sky Park, an international dark sky site.
General Business
Linville Land Harbor POA
Linville Land Harbor offers affordable luxury housing and a lifestyle to families in all stages of life; offers golf, tennis, fishing, hiking, shuffleboard, bridge, billiards, and its own police dept.Linville Land Harbor offers affordable luxury housing and a lifestyle to families in all stages of life; offers golf, tennis, fishing, hiking, shuffleboard, bridge, billiards, and its own police dept.
Non-profit
Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk-C
Kiwanis mission is improving the world, children and our local Avery County, NC community including supplying local school kids with books via our Reading is Fundamental programKiwanis mission is improving the world, children and our local Avery County, NC community including supplying local school kids with books via our Reading is Fundamental program
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Non-profit
Hospitality House of Northwest NC
Hospitality House, a regional nonprofit homeless services agency, works in seven rural North Carolina counties; Watauga, Wilkes, Ashe, Avery, Alleghany, Mitchell, Yancey; providing housing & shelter,Hospitality House, a regional nonprofit homeless services agency, works in seven rural North Carolina counties; Watauga, Wilkes, Ashe, Avery, Alleghany, Mitchell, Yancey; providing housing & shelter,
Non-profit
Hospice and Home Care of the Blue Ridge
It is our mission to provide exceptional care and services to individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Hospice provides compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness.It is our mission to provide exceptional care and services to individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Hospice provides compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness.
Non-profit
Holston Camp and Retreat Center
We specialize in group accommodations, dining, lodging, and activities. We offer groups a safe and comfortable environment for spiritual, mental, and physical transformation. All are welcome.We specialize in group accommodations, dining, lodging, and activities. We offer groups a safe and comfortable environment for spiritual, mental, and physical transformation. All are welcome.
Non-profit
High Country Workforce Development Board
A process to evaluate and develop career pathways resulting in skills gains that are recognized by employers. Pathways provide career ladders for youth and adults that result in employment.A process to evaluate and develop career pathways resulting in skills gains that are recognized by employers. Pathways provide career ladders for youth and adults that result in employment.
Non-profit
High Country United Way
NC 211, a service provided by United Way of NC; families and individuals in all 100 counties in North Carolina obtain information on health and human servicesNC 211, a service provided by United Way of NC; families and individuals in all 100 counties in North Carolina obtain information on health and human services
Non-profit
High Country Community Health
Community Health - We accept Private Insurance - Medicare - Medicaid and have a sliding fee scale for the under and uninsured individuals who are below 201% of the national federal poverty level.Community Health - We accept Private Insurance - Medicare - Medicaid and have a sliding fee scale for the under and uninsured individuals who are below 201% of the national federal poverty level.
Non-profit
High Country Caregivers
The High Country Caregivers supports families in which grandparents (and other relatives) are raising their grandchildren.The High Country Caregivers supports families in which grandparents (and other relatives) are raising their grandchildren.
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Non-profit
Grandfather Community Foundation
Grandfather Community Foundation, emergency funds for team members, scholarships for Avery County High School students, grant assistance for non-profits serving Avery County, North CarolinaGrandfather Community Foundation, emergency funds for team members, scholarships for Avery County High School students, grant assistance for non-profits serving Avery County, North Carolina
Non-profit
Freedom Life Ministries
Freedom Life Ministries bridges the gap from incarceration to community involvement addressing inside life, outside life, community life, and employment; located in Marion, North CarolinaFreedom Life Ministries bridges the gap from incarceration to community involvement addressing inside life, outside life, community life, and employment; located in Marion, North Carolina
Foscoe Realty Rentals/Echota
Foscoe Realty Rentals/Echota in Foscoe, North Carolina; vacation rental accommodations, log cabins, resort condominiums and vacation homes; Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, NCFoscoe Realty Rentals/Echota in Foscoe, North Carolina; vacation rental accommodations, log cabins, resort condominiums and vacation homes; Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, NC
Non-profit
FORUM at Lees-McRae College
The Forum at Lees McRae College, Banner Elk, NC with 8 performances on Monday nights at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PMThe Forum at Lees McRae College, Banner Elk, NC with 8 performances on Monday nights at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Non-profit
Feeding Avery Families
Feeding Avery Families (FAF) is a non-profit Christian organization in Avery County dedicated to eliminating hunger by any means possible including monetary donations, volunteerism, or food donations.Feeding Avery Families (FAF) is a non-profit Christian organization in Avery County dedicated to eliminating hunger by any means possible including monetary donations, volunteerism, or food donations.
Elk River POA
Elk River Club in Banner Elk, NC is a gated exclusive community with amenities as an airport, golf course, exercise room & pool, equestrian club, formal dining room, tennis and moreElk River Club in Banner Elk, NC is a gated exclusive community with amenities as an airport, golf course, exercise room & pool, equestrian club, formal dining room, tennis and more
Non-profit
Dogwood Health Trust
Dogwood Health Trust is a nonprofit organization that exists to dramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina.Dogwood Health Trust is a nonprofit organization that exists to dramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina.
Non-profit
Daymark Recovery Services
Serving adults, children & families in Avery County withneeds of mental health and substance abuse, including a Mobile Crisis Management Unit and walk-in clinic
Serving adults, children & families in Avery County with
needs of mental health and substance abuse, including a Mobile Crisis Management Unit and walk-in clinic
Non-profit
Crossnore Communities for Children
Crossnore Communities for Children is a 100-plus year old child welfare organization with three locations serving western North Carolina.Crossnore Communities for Children is a 100-plus year old child welfare organization with three locations serving western North Carolina.
Non-profit
Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development
The Blue Ridge RC&D is a 501-(c)3 non-profit organization that works with local communities to improve the quality of life and standard of living in our seven county area.The Blue Ridge RC&D is a 501-(c)3 non-profit organization that works with local communities to improve the quality of life and standard of living in our seven county area.
Non-profit
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is committed to preserving the past, enhancing the present, and safeguarding the future of America’s Favorite Journey ®The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is committed to preserving the past, enhancing the present, and safeguarding the future of America’s Favorite Journey ®
Non-profit
Avery County Historical Museum
The Avery County Historical Museum collects, preserves & displays information, photographs, audio, video & other artifacts about people, events, & places that make up the history of Avery County, NCThe Avery County Historical Museum collects, preserves & displays information, photographs, audio, video & other artifacts about people, events, & places that make up the history of Avery County, NC
Non-profit
Avery County Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity in Newland, North Carolina has volunteers provide most of the labor, and individual, church, and corporate donors provide the resources necessary to build Habitat housesHabitat for Humanity in Newland, North Carolina has volunteers provide most of the labor, and individual, church, and corporate donors provide the resources necessary to build Habitat houses
Non-profit
Avery County Democratic Party
The Avery County, North Carolina Democratic Party is supporting local and state Democratic candidates, mobilizing voters, and organizing Avery County precincts.The Avery County, North Carolina Democratic Party is supporting local and state Democratic candidates, mobilizing voters, and organizing Avery County precincts.
Avery County Chamber Of Commerce
Located in the majestic North Carolina Mountains. A distinct four season locations with dramatic fall foliage. Cool summer temperatures that range in the mid 70's and winter snow fall great for skiingLocated in the majestic North Carolina Mountains. A distinct four season locations with dramatic fall foliage. Cool summer temperatures that range in the mid 70's and winter snow fall great for skiing
Non-profit
Anne's Kids
a dream, to give all children the security and excitement of going to school fully prepared with all that they need, regardless of their circumstancesa dream, to give all children the security and excitement of going to school fully prepared with all that they need, regardless of their circumstances
Non-profit
Non-profit
AMOREM, formerly Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care
A vision to integrate two like-minded providers in order to have a greater impact on serious illness and end-of-life care in the communities service. Proudly serving Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties.A vision to integrate two like-minded providers in order to have a greater impact on serious illness and end-of-life care in the communities service. Proudly serving Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties.
Non-profit
ABC Store of Avery County
The High Country ABC Store, the first in the state to successfully merge three separate systems into one, has served the towns of Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain and Seven Devils since 1998.The High Country ABC Store, the first in the state to successfully merge three separate systems into one, has served the towns of Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain and Seven Devils since 1998.
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