Family Service Advocates build positive relationships with children and families to assist in securing and maintaining services to help achieve self-sufficiency. Family Advocates are to provide support in a case management style and act as a liaison between families, staff, the community, and other family-related services. Lastly, they are to
Responsible for food preparation and kitchen cleanup, packing and transporting meals to sites, and cleaning vehicles and carriers.
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed FY2028 Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 9, 2026. The public hearing will be held on October 9, 2026 at 8:30am in
Driver is responsible for regular routes, medical and general public transportation for non-emergency appointments and hospital discharges. Will be required to work an adjusted, flex schedule Monday – Friday. Must have a North Carolina Driver’s license.
Please do not worry if you haven’t heard from us yet — it may take some time, as we are working steadily to serve everyone who made an effort.
After nearly 18 years with Mountain Projects (MPI), Jane Harrison is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of service that has helped thousands of families across Western North Carolina. Jane joined MPI in October 2008 with our Prevention Department. In 2013, she wrote and secured the federal grant that launched the
Mountain Projects, a community action nonprofit serving Western North Carolina, is seeking a motivated Development Manager to help expand our impact across Haywood and Jackson counties. This role is ideal for someone who loves building relationships, writing compelling stories, and securing resources that change lives. This position will help long‑term
Our journey of creating opportunities for local families began nearly 60 years ago. In 1966, Mountain Projects launched one of its very first programs—the Neighborhood Youth Corps (NYC)—as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. The program gave local youth ages 16–21 the opportunity to earn income while
“This achievement would not have been possible without the support of WIOA and the encouragement of my Career Advisor, Sharon. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity this program provided and hope others who are facing similar challenges can benefit from WIOA’s services.”
