Western Regional Office 

Dear Friends and Supporters, I recently saw my neighbor Jim down at the creek a couple of miles from our homes collecting and piling up trash. When asked, he said he was doing it because it needed to be done. December ushers in the longest nights of the year in...

Dear Friends and Supporters, Every year in early December, my family goes to Sandy Hollar Farm to cut down our Christmas tree. The farm is classic Western North Carolina. We take the tractor ride to the top of the mountain where we hunt for the “perfect” tree. After...

Dear Friends and Supporters, During these times of hardship, I am more present. I notice the intricate spots in my dog's fur, take more time to chat with and listen to my neighbor in front of their house draped with a blue tarp, and admire the mountain view that used...

Dear Friends and Supporters, When Mr. Rogers was a boy and would see scary things in the news, his mother would say to him, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ With the devastation all around us and many still struggling, you don’t...

Dear Friends and Supporters, More than once I’ve heard the saying that our region’s recovery from Helene is a marathon, not a sprint. Having run a handful of marathons, I can say that preparation is essential; and that during the race you will face inspirational...

Dear Friends and Supporters, Last night, over a thousand people gathered in Pack Square in downtown Asheville for an interfaith service led by our political leaders to mourn our region’s losses. As the crowd swayed and sang “Lean on Me” led by a local choir, the...

Dear MountainTrue Family,  In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we’ve witnessed the incredible toughness and generosity of our community. Thank you.  With your help, we’ve raised nearly $60,000 for our MountainStrong Recovery Fund. This includes a $25,000 grant from the...