Endorsed by

Bounty & Soul: 

"There has been no real-time efficient way to understand the service overlaps and gaps of food security organizations...The app would  provide this real time, ready understanding of food resources in the region." 

Paula Sellars

Deputy Director

All Souls Counseling Center: 

"A single, reliable hub offering accurate, up to date information on local resources will streamline pathways to care, reduce confusion, and help individuals connect more quickly with the support they need."

Meredith Switzer

Executive Director

Food Connection: 

"By centralizing and streamlining this information, WNCHelp reduces duplication, identifies gaps and helps direct support where it is needed most.

I strongly encourage organizations, partners, funders and community members to support and engage with this platform."

Marisha MacMorran

Executive Director

WNC Food Coalition:

"We are interested in the continued development of the wncHelp because we feel it will serve as a strong connection point between nonprofits, community members, funders and more. In today's tech driven world, a centralized app with up to date information for community members about where to access food is crucial."

Dana Choquette

Co-Executive Director

Bountiful Cities:

"By bringing food access points, community resources, events and opportunities to give or receive support into one easy-to-use platform, WNCHelp addresses a real and ongoing barrier to access: knowing where to go and how to get connected."

Cathy Cleary

Director of Community Programs

Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte:

"WNC has always wanted one place to go to access (all this) information about the nonprofit community in the region. The WNCHelp app is that place. It's a centralized, one-stop-shop for resources that can be accessed by people in need, the entire WNC nonprofit community, funders that are looking to make a difference, and individuals and families searching fo

CareReach:

"The WNCHelp app has the potential to strengthen coordination among providers, reduce duplication, and most importantly, make it easier for individuals and families to find the help they need when they need it."

Joseph Jones

Executive Director

Western Carolina University:

"By creating a centralized, user-friendly platform, the app has the potential to streamline communication, improve resource visibility, and enhance coordination among organizations. Importantly, it also prioritizes accessibility for residents, ensuring that individuals and families can more easily identify and connect with services they need."

Chelsea Weddle, PhD 

Great Smokies Health Foundation

"The mission of GSHF is to improve healthcare in Jackson, Swain, Graham and Macon counties in North Carolina and in surrounding communities. During

Strategic Planning, the Foundation identified a crucial need for a Resource

Hub for non-profits and their recipients and committed to assist in facilitating

the development of this Hub. The capabilities of the wncHelp app wo

"The Episcopal Diocese of WNC Disaster Response and Recovery Team is committed to the long-term recovery and resilience of WNC. We wholeheartedly endorse wncHelp and encourage funders, community leaders, and organizations to support this initiative. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the wncHelp team and stand ready to assist in its growth and adoption across our region."

The Rev Kelsey

YMCA of WNC:

"WNCHelp offers something different and better: a purpose-built, reliable, and equitable platform designed for real-world community needs. It reflects what nonprofits across WNC have been asking for, especially during times of crisis, and it has the potential to fundamentally improve how we connect people to help."

Ashley Tee

Executive Director of Community Health

Jackson County Department of Public Health

We recognize the significant value of a centralized resource that extends beyond a single county and serves the broader Western North Carolina region. By creating a more inclusive, multi-county system, wncHelp will reduce duplication of effort while increasing reach and impact. 

Anna Lippard

Health Director

Land of Sky Regional Council

"What makes this effort particularly compelling is its focus on coordination and clarity. Too often, services

exist but are difficult to navigate or access. The wncHelp App addresses this gap by making local resources

easier to find, easier to share, and more responsive to real-time community needs."

Nathan Ramsey

Executive Director