The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and its local affiliate, the Yancey Foundation, enable many of our local non-profits to make a significant difference in our community.One of the estate owners at The Cove at Celo Mountain was a former chair and board member of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina in Asheville and is actively involved with the Yancey Foundation. View the video explaining how the Yancey Foundation has been able to distribute $475,000 in grants and still have a permanent endowment of more than $250,000. Listen to many of our community leaders and fund recipients tell of the crucial impact the foundation has had on Yancey County.
Join women from Burnsville and The Cove at Celo Mountain at the CFWNC Power of the Purse luncheon on May 23 in Asheville featuring philanthropist Jennifer Buffett. "Buffett is co-chair and president of the NoVo Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on creating a more just and balanced world based on cooperation and compassion, primarily through the empowerment of girls and women.
In September 2008, Jennifer and her husband Peter received the Clinton Global Citizen Award for their 'visionary leadership and sustainable, scalable work in solving pressing global challenges.' In December 2009, they were named among Barron’s top 25 most effective philanthropists. In 2010, Jennifer was chosen by President Clinton to be a founding member of Clinton Global Initiative’s young global leaders cohort, “CGE LEAD.” The Buffets work in philanthropy began in 1997 when Peter’s parents, Susan and Warren Buffett, bequeathed Jennifer and Peter a small charitable fund.
Proceeds from Power of the Purse benefit The Women’s Fund, a CFWNC permanent endowment to support the unmet needs of women and girls in the region."
To register for Power of the Purse (This is usually a sell-out event, so early registration is recommended.) Over 1,000 people gathered to hear Cokie Roberts at last year's event.
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