Partner with private landowners to voluntarily protect farmland and lands with scenic and ecological value using conservation easements.
BREDL's mission is environmental education in at-risk communities.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area serves as the steward of the living traditions of our region, protecting and promoting the unique music, crafts, outdoors, foodways and Cherokee culture unique to Western North Carolina. Honoring the past, we make investments in rural communities for the benefit of present and future generations.
To protect and preserve the Blue Ridge Parkway for future generations.
To promote and support opportunities for families and children.
To promote equality, safety, and quality of life for western North Carolina’s LGBTQ and allied communities, working as a united community through advocacy, celebration, education and service.
To work for charity, religion, education and better interfaith relations.
Book Harvest provides an abundance of books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children from birth and serves as a model for communities committed to ensuring that children are lifelong readers and learners.
Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit that cultivates community by bringing people of all ages together with books and authors who educate, inspire, challenge, and entertain. We imagine a community where the power of the book brings forth connection and belonging for every person.
To inspire and enable all youth of Durham, particularly those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.