B - Educational

Our mission is to provide support for the families of Airborne, Air Assault and Special Operations soldiers, and other select warriors killed, wounded, injured, or who have become seriously ill in the Global War on Terrorism.

Starting in the 1970s, Leonard Orr was a thought leader and change agent. He is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in popularizing breathwork as a healing modality. He left us a large legacy in his writings and teachings. We are working to first preserve, and then disseminate all of his works.

To support and promote the North Carolina Community Colleges system in its educational programs and services with priority focus on scholarships, students/faculty/staff support and leadership development.

Higher Academia is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 with the sole mission of empowering youth and their families through education, mentoring, and tutoring; our programs are developed to motivate and support the achievement of academic excellence and social responsibility through building of self-esteem and educational competence. Homework assistance, tutoring (individual subjects), snacks, and mentorships are the primary avenues we use to ensure academic success of our students who are challenged due to the economic and health crisis.

In Situ Explorers was established with the primary mission of encouraging science education throughout the state of North Carolina.

The Melchor Quick Meeting House (MQMH) is a place for spiritual, cultural, civic, and educational enrichment. Guided by our commitment to self-empowerment, the mission of AAERO is to improve access of African Americans to education and information about teaching and learning. AAERO, which was founded in 1999, and MQMH are now merged as one organization. Guided by our commitment to community well-being, the mission of AAERO at Melchor-Quick Meeting House is to enable Black people to have the means to learn and share education of all kinds throughout our lives.

Support for the Ashe County Public Library.

North Carolina Education Corps works to eliminate barriers to opportunities by providing high-quality whole child and academic support to public school students in NC.

Teaching the history, sport, and art of swordsmanship to all, with safety and fun.

To dismantle systemic racial inequities through collective organizing and intentional engagement of African American parents and communities. To advocate for high quality educational opportunities and equitable distribution of resources.