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Ashe County Community Foundation

The Ashe County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. ACCF was founded in 1995 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Ashe County.

Officers

Linda Slade

President

Marc Payne

Vice President

Christina Wagoner

Secretary

Board Members

Alex Anderson

April Blevins

Shawn Horton

Laura McPherson

Jason Sutherland

Colton Williams

Director Emeriti

Nancy Kautz

Grants Awarded

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Donations encouraged for Hurricane Helene emergency response, NCCF opens Disaster Relief Fund for long-term recovery in west

September 29, 2024

Donate to the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund Get the latest updates on NCCF’s response to Hurricane Helene The North Carolina…

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Help western NC recover from Hurricane Helene

September 29, 2024

Hurricane Helene has devastated communities in western North Carolina. The North Carolina Community Foundation is encouraging donations to groups that are working to address the…

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Scholarship supports Ashe County High School students attending community college or trade school

July 16, 2024

Ronald Keith Vannoy After Ashe County native Ronald “Ron” Keith Vannoy died from cancer in 2018 at age 62, his parents Ward and Barbara Lyall…

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Ashe County Community Foundation awards more than $11,000 in grants

June 13, 2024

The Ashe County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $11,620 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.…