Dogwood Health Trust

Dogwood’s second round of #HurricaneHelene relief funding invests another $20+ million in #WNC, bringing the total to $50+ million. These newest funds prioritize the urgent financial needs of small local businesses and farmers, housing stability, and continued support for organizations providing direct relief and FEMA navigation services.   Learn more about our coordinated response and the soon-to-be-launched WNC Small Business Initiative that will make up to $25K grants to very small businesses impacted by the storm: https://lnkd.in/ecu_-Mv2 #SmallBusiness #HurricaneHelene #WNCRecovery #HurricaneHeleneRecovery #HurricaneHeleneRelief

Since the storm, the Dogwood team has been in active, close communication with funders and local leaders to coordinate a response that considers the needs of relief, recovery and rebuilding; upholds our equity commitments; and ensures that resources reach people and organizations who are most affected. Find out more about our coordinated response. https://lnkd.in/es57SbUk #HurricaneHelene #WNCRecovery #HurricaneHeleneRecovery #HurricaneHeleneRelief

Today, we announced more than $30M in initial relief funding for the unnatural devastation across Western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. Dogwood is prioritizing support for local organizations that will help local people and organizations now and in the days to come. We are actively working with local, regional and national partners to attract additional capital to the region and joining partners to advocate for public dollars. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpJNti2E   Dogwood will make more funding announcements in the coming weeks for recovery and rebuilding efforts, including responding to the needs of small businesses, among other opportunities. Information about how to submit future funding ideas to Dogwood will be shared on www.dht.org soon. Many Dogwood staff are still affected by the hurricane, so time is needed for our organization to get back to full capacity. #helenesupport #wncstrong #WNC

The impacts of Hurricane Helene are challenging our region, especially with the devastation, loss of life and uncertainties of basic necessities. Our Dogwood team is heartened by all the care and leadership of neighbors reaching out to help neighbors and strangers alike. This is the WNC way. It will take this type of camaraderie to get through this. We are relieved to share that all of our staff and board members are safe and accounted for at this time. We know that many people continue to anxiously await word from loved ones and are grateful for everyone working to help in this effort. Dogwood anticipates the response to this unnatural event will take both short-term relief and long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. Dogwood is committed to both and helping communities through the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. As a first step, Dogwood is working with the The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and WNC Bridge Foundation to make immediate relief funds available. Today, we are elevating the community foundation's Emergency and Disaster Response Fund (EDRF), which will accept and disburse funds for regional response and relief efforts in the Qualla Boundary and 18 counties of Western North Carolina. The Dogwood team is also working with local, regional and national partners to attract additional capital and contributions to the region. Later this week, Dogwood will announce its contribution to the EDRF along with additional contributions to organizational partners for short-term relief. We will continue to announce more contributions for medium- to long-term recovery efforts across Western North Carolina in the coming days and weeks. Please stay safe, stay strong and continue our WNC tradition of pulling together to help all of our neighbors through these challenging times. #WNC #hurricanehelene https://lnkd.in/giBXfVDN

Join us in celebrating Hunger Action Month with our partners at MANNA FoodBank - Asheville NC. With community need on the rise, coordinating resources and increasing collaboration is vital to addressing food insecurity throughout Western North Carolina. Learn more about how Dogwood and MANNA FoodBank have partnered to help food pantries build capacity and strengthen our region’s food system. https://lnkd.in/g9y_4ZBz #HungerActionMonth #FoodisLove

We're excited to announce our new, $9 million funding opportunity, READY Grants to Grow! 💸 This is the latest offering from READY Appalachia, our initiative to build individual, organizational and community capacity across the region. Anyone who is eligible for an ARC grant can apply for up to $500K from READY Grants to Grow. We're seeking projects that strengthen underserved communities and economies in Appalachia, and/or applicants who need to build their own capacity to better serve the region. 💪 Interested? Register now for our pre-application webinar on October 10! https://bit.ly/3zkkVJ2. Then learn more at https://lnkd.in/gDqjYQTu.

Dogwood Health Trust is #Hiring. Are you looking for a great career opportunity? Join the Dogwood team and make a difference! Visit https://ow.ly/mfVT50TvqkQ to find out more. #TeamDogwood

Dogwood Health Trust is #Hiring. Are you looking for a great career opportunity? Join the Dogwood team and make a difference! Visit https://lnkd.in/ewT38Fnw to find out more. #TeamDogwood

By assisting regional partners in opioid settlement planning, Dogwood Health Trust is creating a healthier #WNC. Swipe for insights from our 2023 Annual Report. https://lnkd.in/ecrrbbrX #SUD #rural #recovery #harmreduction #substanceusedisorder #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment

Ending hunger and supporting local farming are interconnected goals. Read more about how Dogwood and MANNA FoodBank - Asheville NC are partnering to build the capacity of WNC pantries, strengthen local food systems, and help communities access fresh, nutritious food. https://lnkd.in/g9y_4ZBz