Imagine walking into work and being told you are no longer needed because your role was replaced by an automated system. That is the reality one dedicated mother faced recently.
As a self-employed subcontractor, one of our local tradesmen takes pride in doing it all - from maintenance and to mowing and framing. However, his livelihood came to a sudden halt this summer when he was rear-ended in a car accident.
We're stepping in to assist a local woman who lost her husband in an accident. She is facing the overwhelming task of navigating profound grief while raising her young child alone.
Imagine having to buy the cheapest clothes you can find, wearing them, and then throwing them away - simply because you have no way to wash them. For one of our neighbors living in a rural area, this is her daily reality.
This dedicated single father needs some help covering essential childcare costs for his toddler.
We continue to receive a growing number of requests for essential dental care, and our resources are stretched thin trying to meet the need.
We are honoring the life of Sue Smyth Reid, a woman who dedicated her life to the protection and nurturing of children. As a social worker, foster parent, and adoptive mother, Sue was a tireless advocate for those without a voice. She was particularly known for her courage and tenderness in caring for special-needs newborns, proving that every life deserves to be met with dignity and love.
Heating fuel can be a debilitating expense this time of year. The Heat Up the High Country program offers one time fill ups for families in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties through referrals from our partner agencies.
In these challenging times, consider making a difference by contributing to our "Home Security" housing fund. The Boone and High Country area is known for its high living costs, a burden that many locals find tough to bear, especially those with low incomes or living paycheck to paycheck.
We’re raising $500 to help a hardworking local young man with special needs cover essential car repairs.
