Mountain Projects

Western Carolina Community Action is a social service and welfare organization. It offers education and advocacy services to provide financial stability and self-reliant approach to the community. The organization offers various programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start, weatherization, housing assistance and family self-sufficiency. It has an education center and play area for infants and toddlers. The firm also launches several public awareness, support and fundraising campaigns. It supports individuals and families by providing employment, rental housing, child care, maintaining a budget and health care services. The organization also runs a garden program that provides seeds, plants and fertilizer. The firm s funding sources include Community Services Block Grant, Home and Community Care Block Grant, Henderson County Hunger Coalition, Community Action Partnership Program and St. James Charities.

Eliada Homes, founded in 1903, is a nonprofit agency dedicated to help children. Located in Asheville, N.C., Eliada Homes is spread over an area of more than 200 acres. The organization serves children and families through a wide spectrum of programs and services. Its services include residential and day treatment for high-risk children and adolescents; child development center services, including day care, summer camp and school age care; foster care and therapeutic foster care; and community support services. The organization also offers therapeutic recreation services, featuring Therapeutic Animal Stewardship Cooperative and National Youth Project Using Minibikes. It organizes various sports teams, such as basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, volleyball and golf.