Web Directory

» American Civil Liberties Union of Western North Carolina
   Regional chapter of the ACLU. Features local action, meetings, college chapters. Based in Asheville.
   http://www.acluwnc.org/

» Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
   Designated by Congress in 2003, the project celebrates the cultural history of the state's mountain area. Features regional crafts, music and agriculture plus national treasures.
   http://www.blueridgeheritage.com/

» Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
   Creating a pool of charitable capital available for the eighteen western counties of the state. Information for advisors, donors, grants, and scholarships.
   http://www.cfwnc.org/

» Daniel Boone Council, Boy Scouts of America
   Information on programs and activities for Scout council which covers most of Western North Carolina.
   http://www.danielboonecouncil.org/

» Friends Of Mountain History
   Provides advocacy, educational support, and financial assistance to preserves the historical and cultural heritage of 24 western counties. Features goals, grants, programs, news.
   http://www.fomhnc.org

» Lost Pets of Western North Carolina
   Free service where users may post and view lost, found, and sighted pets in the region. Also offers contact information for area shelters and veterinarians.
   http://lostpetswnc.org/

» Mediation & Restorative Justice Center, Inc.
   Nonprofit organization offers professional mediation services. Includes services and contact information. Locations in Boone, Micaville, Mars Hill and Wilkesboro.
   http://www.MediateJustice.org/

» Mountain Area Red Cross
   Provides volunteer disaster services, blood collection and emergency assistance to western North Carolina.
   http://www.redcrosswnc.org/

» North Carolina Bartram Trail Society
   Official site of the society that maintains a 100-mile memorial trail walked by botanist William Bartram in 1775.
   http://www.ncbartramtrail.org/

» The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina
   Information on Diocese, programs and ministries, and member churches.
   http://www.diocesewnc.org/

» WNC Atheists
   Community of people who profess no belief in god(s). Features constitution, membership information, news, online forum.
   http://www.wncatheists.com/

» Western Office of the Division of Archives and History
   Branch of the Office of Archives and History-Department of Cultural Resources, offering professional expertise in historic resource management. Information on programs and services.
   http://www.history.ncdcr.gov/sections/wo/default.htm

» YMCA of Western North Carolina
   Builds strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
   http://www.ymcawnc.org/