Connestee Falls

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Atagahi Park is associated with a Connestee Falls community offering four recreational lakes, parks, playgrounds, and 20 miles of hiking trails.

  • Residents seeking walking and hiking trails
  • Outdoor recreation involving lakes, waterfalls, parks, or playgrounds
  • Residents interested in clubs and volunteer groups

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4309

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

VFW John Boyd Post is part of the VFW, which provides free VA-claim assistance through accredited service officers to members and non-members.

  • veterans preparing VA claims
  • veterans appealing disability ratings
  • military families seeking support programs

A member of staff will answer inquiries as quickly as possible

SAFE's Attic & Attic Too

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

SAFE's Attic & Attic Too connects with SAFE Inc., founded in 1984, which provides free survivor services and a 24/7 hotline.

  • survivors of domestic violence seeking emergency shelter
  • survivors of sexual assault needing case management or counseling
  • protective-order assistance and court accompaniment

Emergency available

Transylvania Community Arts Council

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Transylvania Community Arts Council offers Brevard gallery exhibitions, art classes, ceramics activities, and artist opportunities through its Caldwell Street arts center.

  • People seeking local art exhibitions in Brevard
  • Youth and adults seeking art education
  • Artists seeking open exhibitions or regional support grants

ALULA

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

ALULA supports Autism Society of North Carolina programs through a WNC Run/Walk fundraiser that raised $520 for local autism services.

  • Donating to autism programs in North Carolina
  • Supporting autistic individuals and families through fundraising
  • Participating in a 5K or 1-mile autism awareness event in Fletcher

Heart of Brevard

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Heart of Brevard connects visitors with more than 110 independently owned downtown Brevard businesses and promotes events including White Squirrel Weekend.

  • Finding independently owned businesses in downtown Brevard
  • Discovering downtown community events
  • Getting updates through a downtown newsletter

Masonic Lodge

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Dunn’s Rock Lodge, established in 1867, hosts Masonic meetings and charity events supporting WhiteStone.

  • People seeking Masonic fellowship and mentorship
  • People interested in charity and community events
  • Magic: The Gathering players seeking a charity event

Pisgah Health Foundation

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Pisgah Health Foundation funds and strengthens nonprofits across Transylvania, Haywood, and Madison counties through grants, convenings, and capacity-building.

  • Nonprofits seeking community health grants
  • Organizations needing nonprofit leadership or governance training
  • Regional collaborations addressing housing, food access, education, or economic opportunity

Rise and Shine

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Rise and Shine has served children since 1996 through afterschool programming with one-on-one tutoring, STEAM activities, and cultural education.

  • K-12 students needing afterschool academic support
  • children needing one-on-one tutoring in reading or mathematics
  • students seeking STEAM, arts, technology, or outdoor enrichment

Transylvania Christian Ministry Sharing House

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Transylvania Christian Ministry Sharing House has served Transylvania County since 1981 with food access, rent and utility assistance, showers, and transportation programs.

  • Transylvania County residents needing rent or utility assistance
  • Low-income households seeking choice-based food access and fresh produce
  • Unhoused residents needing showers, clothing, or secure mail pickup

Gated Mountain Community & Country Club

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Atagahi Park is associated with a Connestee Falls community offering four recreational lakes, parks, playgrounds, and 20 miles of hiking trails.

  • Residents seeking walking and hiking trails
  • Outdoor recreation involving lakes, waterfalls, parks, or playgrounds
  • Residents interested in clubs and volunteer groups

Smart Start Of Transylvania County

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

Smart Start of Transylvania County connects Transylvania County families with early childhood resources and supports Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers.

  • Transylvania County families seeking early childhood resource connections
  • Families seeking information about local child care providers
  • Caregivers seeking Family, Friend, and Neighbor care support

Western Carolina Community Action

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

WNCSource has operated since 1966 and provides children's programs, housing vouchers, accessible transportation, and senior meals across four Western North Carolina counties.

  • families seeking Head Start, Early Head Start, or NC Pre-K
  • eligible households seeking Housing Choice Vouchers in Henderson or Transylvania County
  • Henderson County seniors, people with disabilities, or rural residents needing door-to-door transportation

SparkPoint

Community Services Non Profits

Brevard, NC

SparkPoint connects Transylvania County residents, nonprofits, schools, and government through 13 programs spanning listening, education, collaboration, and resilience.

  • Residents wanting to share experiences about rural health care
  • Organizations seeking facilitated collaboration or systems-mapping sessions
  • Communities preparing for emergencies and recovery through Community Connectors

Burlingame Country Club

Community Services Non Profits

Lake Toxaway, NC

Burlingame Country Club combines Sapphire Valley golf with croquet, pickleball, tennis, fly fishing, dining, and wellness facilities.

  • Sapphire Valley golf
  • Lawn sports including croquet, pickleball, and tennis
  • Fly fishing

Community Services Non Profits in nearby counties

FAQ

Are SAFE's survivor services free?

Yes. SAFE's survivor services are free, including shelter, case management, court advocacy, protective-order assistance, and counseling-related support.

Can I contact SAFE in an emergency?

Yes. SAFE's hotline and emergency shelter operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Can non-members get help with VA claims in Transylvania County?

Yes. VFW Post 4309 provides free VA claim and disability-rating appeal assistance to both members and non-members through VFW Accredited Service Officers.

Where can children or adults take local art classes?

The Transylvania Community Arts Council offers art classes for youth and adults, along with photography, ceramics, and pottery activities at its Brevard facility.