Author: biancajmitchell
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Helene Disaster Relief Update 10/7/24
The Board of Lake Toxaway Charities (LTC) wants you to know the following as of 10/07/2024. Not-for-profit organizations in our region are doing important work after Helene. We know that these organizations will have both short-term and long-term needs. In the short-term, Lake Toxaway Charities will be focusing on assisting with food and water distribution,…
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Hurricane Helene Update 10/5/24
Many of you have been asking – “What can I do to help others in our community.” The Lake Toxaway Charities Board has been busy developing our strategy to move forward quickly and responsibly and help get the word out to you. Our strategy is to first find food and housing for those in need.…
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Helene Disaster Relief – 10/1/24
Lake Toxaway Charities is saddened by the destruction caused by Helene. We are doing our best to reach out to our supported agencies to understand their needs and determine how best to serve them. As you know, the ability to communicate is limited. Please know that we have Emergency funds in reserve and expect to use them appropriately,…
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Sparkpoint (Sustainable Health For All)
SparkPoint exists to foster community well-being rooted in connection. Addressing what Transylvania County’s 2024 Community Health Assessment identified as two of the county’s most pressing concerns — mental health challenges and social isolation — SparkPoint works as both a direct service provider and a countywide convener, helping residents, nonprofits, and community leaders align resources, reduce…
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Blue Line Foundation
The Blue Line Foundation runs SHIELD Camp, a free leadership camp for at-risk middle schoolers in Transylvania County, led by the School Resource Officers of the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office. The camp’s mission is straightforward but powerful: give young people facing social, economic, and emotional challenges a safe, structured environment where they can build confidence,…
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The Center for Women
The Center for Women is Brevard’s only nonprofit focused primarily on pregnant women, and the only organization in Transylvania County offering free ultrasounds. As a licensed medical clinic, the Center provides no-cost pregnancy testing, limited OB ultrasound to confirm gestational age and viability, confidential counseling, and options education — serving women of all ages, incomes,…
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Friends of Panthertown
Friends of Panthertown is a nonprofit organization working in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to conserve Panthertown Valley and enable sustainable recreation across its 6,311 acres and 30 miles of trails. The valley — accessible to Transylvania County residents primarily through the Cold Mountain Gap entrance in Lake Toxaway — draws more than 70,000…
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2023 Year in Review
Dear Lake Toxaway Estates Neighbor, Lake Toxaway Charities was founded more than 45 years ago by a few generous residents who believed in the importance of charitable giving and support of the profound needs of our neighbors in Transylvania County. Because of our founders and your steadfast support, we are proud to report that LTC’s…
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Please Sponsor an Angel
Dear Lake Toxaway Friends and Neighbors, The sixth annual Angel Tree Giving Program, co-sponsored by Lake Toxaway Charities and The Greystone Inn, has again joined with a local food bank and four area schools, pre-K through 12th grades, to provide clothing, food, and holiday gifts to underprivileged students and their families, as well as needy…
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Blessing Box at Quebec Community Center
There is a new addition to the Quebec Community Center off Rosman Highway that is helping neighbors reach out and share with one another. A Blessing Box stands more than five feet tall and is located near the QCC’s entrance. The motto: “Take what you need – Leave what you can” explains the premise…