Yancey County holds 2-year Helene milestone event, highlighting progress made
BURNSVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Yancey County marked the two-year milestone of Helene on Sunday with an event that highlighted the progress made since the storm. The storm caused major flooding […]
AMY Wellness Foundation Supports Mayland Community College Through Good Jobs WNC
AMY Wellness Foundation is proud to support Mayland Community College’s participation in Good Jobs Western North Carolina, a regional initiative creating stronger connections between education, workforce training, and family-sustaining employment. […]
Community Invited to Come Together in Burnsville Two Years After Hurricane Helene
AMY Wellness Foundation, Chief Cares Foundation and the Town of Burnsville will host Commemorating the 2-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Helene on Sunday, September 27, from 2–6 p.m. at Bailey Square […]
AMY Wellness Foundation Opens 2026 Community Investment Grant Cycle
AMY Wellness Foundation (AMYWF) has opened its Fall 2026 Community Investment Grant Cycle. Nonprofit and other eligible partners working in Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties are encouraged to apply. Applications […]
Transforming a Main Street Landmark into Housing for Burnsville’s Workforce
AMY Wellness Foundation and AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina mark beginning of renovation for Lamp Post Lofts in downtown Burnsville BURNSVILLE, N.C. — Even before Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina […]
AMY Wellness Foundation and Dogwood Health Trust Partner to Provide $100,000 in Emergency Food Support for Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties
In response to the recent federal cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits and the growing strain on local food resources, AMY Wellness Foundation (AMYWF), in partnership with Dogwood […]
Governor Stein Joins Newland Community to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Helene
Event Commemorates September 2024 Tragedy and Celebrate Survivors’ New Beginning One year after Hurricane Helene, survivors, neighbors, and community partners came together in Newland to honor those impacted by the […]
American Red Cross Provides $3 Million grant to Long-Term Recovery Groups for Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties
AMY Wellness Foundation and Community Foundation of Henderson County are joining forces to bring national disaster recovery support to the rural mountain communities of Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties thanks […]
AMY Wellness Foundation, AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina Announce Initiative to Improve Housing and Health in Western North Carolina
Organizations Team Up to Foster Home Ownership for Local Residents Displaced by Hurricane Helene, Expand Workforce Housing and Health Services As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, a $10 […]
AMYWF Hosting Listening Session on State and Federal Funding Impacts
AMY Wellness Foundation is hosting a Listening Session for nonprofit organizations whose programs are currently supported by, or were previously funded through, state or federal dollars. The session is also […]