
Welcome Home Luncheon
An afternoon luncheon centered on ending homelessness through safe, stable, affordable housing, with firsthand stories from neighbors who’ve found stability, healing, and renewed opportunity. Ideal for supporters, donors, and community partners focused on local impact.
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A speaker talk and community Q&A on Asheville’s housing crisis, digging into lived stories, systemic drivers, and practical community solutions. Hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society with in-person seating and a hybrid Zoom option for broad participation.

A speaker talk and community Q&A on Asheville’s housing crisis, digging into lived stories, systemic drivers, and practical community solutions. Hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society with in-person seating and a hybrid Zoom option for broad participation.
A speaker talk and community Q&A on Asheville’s housing crisis, digging into lived stories, systemic drivers, and practical community solutions. Hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society with in-person seating and a hybrid Zoom option for broad participation.

Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.

Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.
Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.

Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.

Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.
Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.

A midday hiring fair with Buncombe County recruiters for government roles from public safety dispatch and law enforcement to social work, elections, and solid waste. Apply onsite and get resume reviews with NC Works at the East Asheville Library.

A midday hiring fair with Buncombe County recruiters for government roles from public safety dispatch and law enforcement to social work, elections, and solid waste. Apply onsite and get resume reviews with NC Works at the East Asheville Library.
A midday hiring fair with Buncombe County recruiters for government roles from public safety dispatch and law enforcement to social work, elections, and solid waste. Apply onsite and get resume reviews with NC Works at the East Asheville Library.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.

14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.

14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.
14-hour interactive resilience training that teaches the neuroscience of stress and practical, easy to use strategies for managing stress in daily life; free for WNC residents with both in person and virtual participation options.

Casual midday business networking lunch at The Village Porch for Woodfin and Asheville professionals to connect, share leads, and discuss local business opportunities in a relaxed porchside atmosphere.

Casual midday business networking lunch at The Village Porch for Woodfin and Asheville professionals to connect, share leads, and discuss local business opportunities in a relaxed porchside atmosphere.
Casual midday business networking lunch at The Village Porch for Woodfin and Asheville professionals to connect, share leads, and discuss local business opportunities in a relaxed porchside atmosphere.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

A neighborhood gathering focused on updates, discussion, and resident input on local priorities affecting the Burton Street area. Expect community announcements, agenda items, and time for questions with city-connected organizers.

A neighborhood gathering focused on updates, discussion, and resident input on local priorities affecting the Burton Street area. Expect community announcements, agenda items, and time for questions with city-connected organizers.
A neighborhood gathering focused on updates, discussion, and resident input on local priorities affecting the Burton Street area. Expect community announcements, agenda items, and time for questions with city-connected organizers.
Midday business meetup centered on casual conversation and relationship-building over classic pub fare. A relaxed Woodfin setting for local entrepreneurs and professionals to swap referrals, ideas, and community connections.
Midday business meetup centered on casual conversation and relationship-building over classic pub fare. A relaxed Woodfin setting for local entrepreneurs and professionals to swap referrals, ideas, and community connections.
Midday business meetup centered on casual conversation and relationship-building over classic pub fare. A relaxed Woodfin setting for local entrepreneurs and professionals to swap referrals, ideas, and community connections.

Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.

Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.

An evening author talk with Margot Lee Shetterly, diving into the real-life stories behind NASA’s Black women mathematicians and the making of Hidden Figures. Expect discussion, inspiration, and a community-focused literacy spotlight at a conference center venue.

An evening author talk with Margot Lee Shetterly, diving into the real-life stories behind NASA’s Black women mathematicians and the making of Hidden Figures. Expect discussion, inspiration, and a community-focused literacy spotlight at a conference center venue.
An evening author talk with Margot Lee Shetterly, diving into the real-life stories behind NASA’s Black women mathematicians and the making of Hidden Figures. Expect discussion, inspiration, and a community-focused literacy spotlight at a conference center venue.

A community fundraiser celebrating financial empowerment in Western North Carolina, supporting OnTrack WNC’s free counseling and education programs. Ticket includes two drinks at a brewery, food from Cecelia's Kitchen, and raffle prize chances.

A community fundraiser celebrating financial empowerment in Western North Carolina, supporting OnTrack WNC’s free counseling and education programs. Ticket includes two drinks at a brewery, food from Cecelia's Kitchen, and raffle prize chances.
A community fundraiser celebrating financial empowerment in Western North Carolina, supporting OnTrack WNC’s free counseling and education programs. Ticket includes two drinks at a brewery, food from Cecelia's Kitchen, and raffle prize chances.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.

A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.
A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.

Casual afternoon coffee meetup for conversation and neighborhood networking, drop in friendly with cafe seating and light bites; relaxed vibe ideal for newcomers, remote workers, and local professionals.

Casual afternoon coffee meetup for conversation and neighborhood networking, drop in friendly with cafe seating and light bites; relaxed vibe ideal for newcomers, remote workers, and local professionals.
Casual afternoon coffee meetup for conversation and neighborhood networking, drop in friendly with cafe seating and light bites; relaxed vibe ideal for newcomers, remote workers, and local professionals.

Resource-focused dementia symposium with exhibitor tables, a light lunch, and ample time to connect with local support services. Talks cover social and psychological support, elder law planning, and medical updates from a social worker, attorney, psychologist, and neurologist.

Resource-focused dementia symposium with exhibitor tables, a light lunch, and ample time to connect with local support services. Talks cover social and psychological support, elder law planning, and medical updates from a social worker, attorney, psychologist, and neurologist.
Resource-focused dementia symposium with exhibitor tables, a light lunch, and ample time to connect with local support services. Talks cover social and psychological support, elder law planning, and medical updates from a social worker, attorney, psychologist, and neurologist.