Big Brothers/ Big Sisters has a mission to develop children's self esteem and character throughvolunteer mentoring programs and friendships to help them achieve theirhighest potential.

Boy Scouts of America serves others by helping to instill values in young people, and inother ways to prepare them to make ethical choices during theirlifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive toinstill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.

Boys and Girls Club mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially thosefrom disadvantaged circumstances, to achieve their full potential asproductive, responsible and caring citizens.

Girl Scouts of WNC mission is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character,conduct, patriotism and service that they may become happy andresourceful citizens.

Henderson County 4-Hhelps youth to grow and develop through learn-by-doing experiences thatare developmentally appropriate, positive, cooperative, andexperiential. Four-H promotes teaching of essential life skills thatwill give young people tools to help them become copetent, caring andcontributing leaders as they progress into adulthood. For moreinformation on this group call 828-697-4891.

Blue Ridge Community Health Services mission is to enhance the health of individuals and families within thecommunity, with emphasis on the medically underserved. For moreinformation on this group, call 828-696-8264.

Nurturing Parenting Program The Program works with at-risk families with children 0-5 years old toguide them in replacing abusive behavior patterns with acceptablenurturing patterns. Parents and their children work together at weeklymeetings under the guidance of an experienced counselor. For additionalinformation, please contact Dale Scott at (828) 697-4187.

Four Season Hospice helps to affirm life and bring emotional and spiritual support to theterminally ill and their families and loved ones while meeting theirend-of-life health care needs.

Interfaith Assistance Ministry helps provide financial or in-kind asistance to Henderson Countyresidents who find themselves faced with a financial crisis. For moreinformation on this group, call 828-697-7029.

Children's Clothing Closet helps to provide minimal clothing to needy children in HendersonCounty. For more information on this group, call 828-698-8461.

YMCA of Hendersonville and Henderson County Call to find out about the exciting programs they offer. 828-692-5774

National Girls and Women in Sports Day, held at UNC-A, is a community event designed to expose women and girls to a variety of activities to inspire them to lead active, healthy lives.  For more info, or to register, contact Allison Dains at 828.350.2058 or [email protected].  See you there!

Children and Family Resource Center mission is to promote the well being of our children through:advocating, encouraging coordination and providing services andresources. To find out more information on this group call828-698-0674.

WNC AIDS Project serves those in our region who have AIDS or who are HIV positive withcompassion and dignity so as to foste greater public awareness andunderstanding of HIV/AIDS. For more information on this group, call828-252-7489.

Y.E.S.an after-school program for elementary and middle school students.Program consists of arts, education, social and recreationalactivities. For more information, call 828-693-4181.

American Red Cross mission is to improve the quality of life of Henderson County residentsby providing preparation for and relief to the victims of disaster;teaching courses to help prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies;ensuring the availability of blood and blood products; and providingsupport for members of the armed forces and their families. For moreinformation on this group, call 828-693-5605.

WNC Nature Center was voted "best place to take kids" in Western North Carolina; however, old and young alike will enjoy observing the butterfly garden, encountering the red wolf, mountain lions and bobcats, petting the farm animals, and exploring the interactive Nature Lab.