Bound for Glory Camp
Our mission is to educate, enrich, and encourage underprivileged students struggling with reading by providing a free summer camp in a Christian environment. We serve campers residing in Transylvania County ages 9-12 who are at least a year below their reading level and qualify for the NC free/reduced-cost lunch program. Most of our campers are referred by the Augustine Literacy Project-Brevard.
The Cindy Platt Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County Inc
In its 23rd year of operations, The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We serve school-aged youth, ages 5 to 18, year-round through a comprehensive approach that emphasizes engaging and evidence-based programming combined with authentic relationship-building and social/emotional support that serves the whole child. We provide a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for our members to engage in learning, recreation, and companionship. Our programs are facilitated by caring, compassionate, and dedicated staff with the goal of impacting children's lives within the following outcome areas: academic success, good character and citizenship, the arts, and health and wellness.
Bread of Life
The mission of the Bread of Life Free Community Kitchen is to provide nutritious meals in a safe and secure environment and to share our food with those in need in Transylvania County.
Transylvania County Chamber of Commerce
Since 1923, the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce has served as a community partner, advocate, and resource for the local business community. It has over 450 members, consisting of businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals, from throughout Transylvania County. The Chamber’s mission is to “support its members through advocacy, promotion, local engagement and education in order to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of our community.”
Brevard College
Brevard College is committed to an experiential liberal arts education that encourages personal growth and inspires artistic, intellectual, and social action.
C.A.R.E. Coalition of Transylvania County Health Dept
To achieve its vision of a healthy, vibrant Transylvania County, free of substance misuse and underage drinking, the C.A.R.E. Coalition strives to create environmental change; that is, change that impacts the community as a whole, focusing on increasing the “protective factors” for youth.
Childrens Center of Transylvania County
Our Mission is to create, maintain, and operate a center that shall coordinate a multidisciplinary approach for services for children who are at risk of, or victims of, neglect and abuse in Transylvania County.
Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program
The mission of the Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program is to provide scholarship funds for deserving students of Transylvania County. Scholarships shall be awarded by the educational institutions based on merit and financial need.
Creating a Family
Our mission is to strengthen foster, adoptive, and kinship families and the professionals who support them by creating expert-based, trauma-informed resources, community support, and training. Our vision is that every adopted and foster child has a family who understands their unique strengths and challenges and is equipped to help them thrive.
Eagle's Nest Outdoor Academy
Experiential education for young people, promoting the natural world and the betterment of human character.
Family Place of Transylvania County
The Family Place exists to support families in Transylvania County by providing learning experiences within the family environment, the community, and among peers. Through positive parenting education and adult/child interactive opportunities, we provide resources to help families grow and strengthen relationships, encourage nurturing and emotional support within the home, and assist the development of social and emotional health.
Free Rein Theuraputic Riding Center
Our mission is to serve the community by strengthening the spirits, minds and bodies of children and adults through interaction with horses.
Friends of Ecusta Trail
build a multi-use greenway on the unused rail line.
God's Way Food Pantry
Gods Way Food Pantry exists to meet food support needs to the residents of communities surrounding Balsam Grove. Our goals are to also educate, enable, and encourage methods to develop self-sustaining abilities that will establish greater food security to the families and the communities we serve.
Green River Preserve
Green River Preserve is a non-competitive, coed summer camp connecting children with nature. Located on a 3,400 acre private wildlife preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, this extraordinary natural setting inspires campers to have a greater understanding of themselves, their environment, and each other. Designed for bright, curious, and creative children, our program nurtures character development and fosters skills like perseverance, curiosity, communication, optimism, creativity, and GRIT.
Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County
Our mission is to strengthen the existing food distribution network, engage additional resources to combat hunger and increase access to healthier food options.
Meals on Wheels of Brevard
We deliver food & comfort to homebound elderly in Brevard, NC.
Muddy Sneakers
Energize learning through experiential education in an outdoor setting where students connect with the land, become more active, and gain in self-confidence while improving science skills.
Rise and Shine
Neighbors In Ministry exists to enrich children, empower parents and encourage community through year-round programs. Our programs enable children and adults to work for equality of opportunity and to build the Beloved Community of racial justice and reconciliation. We are motivated by the spirit of Christian faith.
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute PARI
Pari’s mission is to reveal the unseen and empower people to reach their Next frontier
S.A.F.E.
SAFE is a community leader in eliminating domestic and sexual abuse through support, prevention and outreach. The SAFE team knows that ending domestic and sexual abuse builds stronger families, economies and communities.
Sharing House
Sharing House connects with residents of Transylvania County to provide crisis assistance and programs that cultivate lasting solutions to hunger and poverty.
Smart Start of Transylvania Co.
In partnership with families, organizations, and individuals, we influence the well-being of children. We accept responsibility for the improvement of high-quality early care and education for young children in Transylvania County.
TC Schools Education Foundation
The Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) exists to promote, develop, and encourage public and private support of the Transylvania County Schools (TCS) and its goals for education.
The Center for Women
The Center for Women is a Christ-centered ministry serving women and families who are facing unplanned pregnancies and/or parenting challenges. We strive to help our ladies succeed not just at parenting, but at life. Our services not only include free ultrasounds and support through pregnancy, but we also offer classes and groups for mothers and fathers.
The Haven of Transylvania Co.
The Haven shall assist families and individuals in crisis in Transylvania County by providing safe temporary refuge in a clean, comfortable shelter.” We provide respite for those who have suddenly or unexpectedly fallen into homelessness or those who may be chronically homeless. The Haven is a safe, secure place where people can be helped to get back onto their feet.
The Rotary Club of Brevard
Brevard Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 180 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs.
Transylvania Arts Council
To enhance the quality of life in Transylvania County by celebrating and nurturing the creative spirit of artists, youth and individuals throughout the County. We will accomplish this mission by: Promoting all visual and performing arts in the County Educating our youth Educating adults, both locals and visitors Providing art opportunities for all Enhancing Economic Development through the arts
Transylvania Habitat for Humanity Inc
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
TVS
TVS’s mission is to provide quality employment, job training and residential & community services which serve to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.