Ashley demonstrated incredible determination, perseverance, and hard work. Throughout her educational journey, the WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grant helped cover tuition, travel expenses, and supplies needed for classes and clinicals—allowing her to focus on achieving her goals.
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to celebrate the Mountain Projects women whose dedication and leadership help strengthen our communities every single day!
Haywood County Senior Resource Center’s Mary Grace Lodico, 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. Lodico’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
Friends and family, neighbors, donors, volunteers and Mountain Projects staff gathered in Bethel Village recently to celebrate Michelle Parker, a community member who lost her home in Clyde (twice!) due to the devastating floods from remnants of Tropical Storm Fred and Hurricane Helene.
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens
Mountain Projects has established food pantries at our Waynesville and Sylva offices to ensure we can provide food to households in need. We are accepting donations of shelf-stable foods and financial contributions to provide milk, cheese, juice, fruits, vegetables, and other proteins to these families.
Hands on Jackson is a day where community volunteer teams rally together to lend a helping hand to vulnerable neighbors in need. Mountain Projects was among more than 210 volunteers who completed 38+ projects today around Jackson County this morning.
