Community Interest
February 5, 2026
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Mountain Strong Prevention Services, a Mountain Projects program, works to build safer, healthier communities across far Western North Carolina through education, outreach, and coalition-building. The program focuses on preventing underage drinking, youth vaping, and opioid overdose deaths while promoting resilience and positive youth development.
Haywood County Senior Resource Center’s Mary Grace Ladico, age 91, performed “The Christmas Song” during the center’s Holiday Talent Showcase. Mary Grace is legally blind and depends on the use of her cane, but she is always happy to share her piano talents whenever she can. Ladico’s performance made a
Are you a rising sophomore, junior, or senior who wants real-world experience in nonprofit work this summer? Mountain Projects is excited to offer paid internship opportunities in both our Section 8 and Head Start programs through the Nonprofit Internship Program (NPIP)! This statewide program matches students with nonprofits for an
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Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Mountain Projects is also proud to offer the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program to HUD-assisted families. FSS is a voluntary, 5-year program designed to help move participating families from welfare dependency to self-sufficiency. A dedicated case manager supports each families’ efforts to improve their circumstances by connecting them with community resources, job
Part Time position assisting elderly clients in their homes with light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping and errands. Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED, valid NC driver’s license, available transportation, effective oral communication & listening skills. Up to 29 hours weekly.
“I was born here in North Carolina, but I was away for 66 years,” Kate said. “Now that I’m back, my family is very impressed with all that is offered to seniors in Haywood County.”
Mountain Projects Head Start/Early Head Start in Jackson County is seeking a Family Service Worker to work comprehensively in recruiting and enrolling children in the Head Start program. The family service worker will ensure the Head Start program services and community resources are available to enrolled children and their families.