A.M.Y Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County

Community Services Non Profits

Spruce Pine, NC

A.M.Y Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County provides no-cost K–5 after-school care at Mitchell County school sites and a YMCA site for private and homeschooled children.

  • Mitchell County families needing no-cost K–5 after-school care
  • Private-school and homeschooled children needing an after-school site
  • Elementary students needing homework help, reading, math, and enrichment activities

High Cove

Community Services Non Profits

Bakersville, NC

High Cove offers building sites and existing homes within a 96-acre conservation-focused community near Burnsville, Spruce Pine, and Penland.

  • People seeking an intentional mountain community
  • Homebuyers interested in arts, environmental conservation, and lifelong learning
  • People seeking a building site near Burnsville, Spruce Pine, or the Penland School of Craft

The site states that High Cove tries to respond to queries within 48 hours.

Loyal Order Of Moose

Community Services Non Profits

Spruce Pine, NC

Loyal Order of Moose supports children, seniors and communities through Mooseheart, Moosehaven and local lodges across all 50 states.

  • Supporting children through Mooseheart programs
  • Supporting senior members through Moosehaven
  • Participating in local community service

Downtown Spruce Pine

Community Services Non Profits

Spruce Pine, NC

Downtown Spruce Pine provides access to downtown events, the MCDF Grant, EMBERS, donations, and a dedicated website.

  • finding downtown event information
  • accessing MCDF Grant information
  • locating EMBERS resources

May Coalition

Community Services Non Profits

Spruce Pine, NC

MAY Coalition provides locally decided business loans up to $250,000 for qualifying businesses creating employment opportunities.

  • Businesses creating full-time, non-seasonal employment opportunities
  • Low- to moderate-income business owners seeking up to $25,000 for income-enhancing investment
  • Applicants seeking financing without an application fee or loan points

There is no set time frame for the loan approval process.

Shepherd's Staff

Community Services Non Profits

Spruce Pine, NC

Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff provides TEFAP food assistance and limited heating assistance to Mitchell County residents from its Spruce Pine location.

  • Mitchell County residents needing food pantry assistance
  • Households seeking TEFAP food support
  • Residents needing heating assistance when funds are available

Mitchell Giving Gardens

Community Services Non Profits

Spruce Pine, NC

Mitchell Giving Gardens distributes locally grown produce at no cost through Harvest Tables and provides raised-bed kits through its Home Gardener Program.

  • Mitchell County residents seeking no-cost fresh produce
  • Households needing raised-bed gardening supplies and instruction
  • Schools and community groups seeking hands-on garden education

Kelly's Kitchen

Community Services Non Profits

Bakersville, NC

Kelly's Kitchen Inc is identified as a nonprofit and provides a scannable QR code for making payments through Venmo.

  • Making a payment to Kelly's Kitchen Inc through Venmo

Project Skyline

Community Services Non Profits

Spruce Pine, NC

Project Skyline supports Hurricane Helene recovery in Mitchell, McDowell, Yancey, Avery, and Madison counties through rebuilding and essential resources.

  • Hurricane Helene-affected families needing rebuilding resources
  • Small or underserved communities in the five named Western North Carolina counties
  • Donors seeking a long-term disaster recovery nonprofit

Community Services Non Profits in nearby counties

FAQ

Do local nonprofits charge for these services?

The YMCA lists no-cost after-school programs for eligible elementary students, and MAY Coalition says it charges no application fee or loan points. Other services may have separate eligibility or funding limits.

What documents are needed for a nonprofit business loan?

MAY Coalition says applicants should be prepared to provide two years of tax returns, a personal financial statement, and a business plan.

How long does a community-service request or loan decision take?

MAY Coalition does not set a loan-approval timeframe. High Cove says it tries to respond to inquiries within 48 hours, but that is a community-development inquiry rather than an emergency-service response.

Can these organizations help with emergencies?

The YMCA and Loyal Order of Moose listings are not emergency-service providers. Shepherd's Staff offers limited heating assistance when funds are available, while its current priority is food assistance.

Who qualifies for TEFAP food assistance in Mitchell County?

Shepherd's Staff states that TEFAP eligibility uses self-declaration, and people who receive Food Stamps automatically qualify for TEFAP support.