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
“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 has received a perfect score on the 2025 SEMAP evaluation from HUD, earning 135 out of 135 possible points and achieving HUD High Performer status in every category.
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.