Why This Work Matters in Transylvania County
live in isolated rural areas
households face food insecurity
students experiencing mental health challenges
reached through WRC programming
The Case for Connection
In Transylvania County, 1 in 3 residents lives in a rural area with limited access to services. At the same time, 60% of nonprofits report operating in isolation—without consistent collaboration. We’re changing that.
Connected residents were twice as likely to say they could handle a future crisis.
of nonprofits operate without regular collaboration.
want a central place to understand available services.
of clients had to repeat their story 3+ times to get help.
Our Mission: Connect the Dots
We believe that connection is the foundation of resilience. Whether it’s helping someone find housing or uniting nonprofits for shared action—this project exists to build community at every level.
1 in 3
residents live in rural areas with limited service access.
57%
of frontline workers cite lack of collaboration as the top barrier to success.
70%
of youth say they’d go to a peer or teacher before a provider—trust matters.
Working Together, Serving Stronger
Our community has the heart. Our partners have the tools. When we collaborate across organizations and break out of our silos, we serve more people—and serve them better.
57%
of rural households surveyed said they didn't know where to go for help after the storm.
3X Impact
Programs that coordinated across sectors reached three times as many residents in need.
Top Barrier:
Lack of coordination between agencies was the #1 barrier named by frontline workers.
14 Agencies
joined forces to deliver food, water, and care supplies door-to-door in the first 10 days.
Only 12%
of residents reported using more than one service—highlighting siloed systems.
What the Data Tells Us
Services by Sector
Where Residents First Seek Help
From Data to Action
These numbers tell a powerful story—but they’re only the beginning. Scroll on to see how we’re turning insights into impact, one year after Helene.
27TH, 2025
A Year of Healing. A Moment of Unity.
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Community Voices
Hear from those who’ve made recovery possible—and those who’ve found healing through connection.
“Your presence on campus today was wonderful and really made a lot of students and staff smile, so we all thank you so much for your time. You made a great impact on campus.”
– Marion Hawsey | BRCC Student
“The session exceeded our expectations!”
– Alison C. | Gaia Herbs
“We are a stronger team because we are better aligned, all moving in the same direction.”
– GH | SparkPurpose Participant
“This workshop was a reminder of how human we are… while we connect, laugh & give grace to each other.”
– GH | SparkPurpose Participant
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Our Core Partners
Lead agency fostering emotional resilience and connection through inclusive events.
Supporting long-term recovery and community preparedness through coalition building.
Backbone for food access and rural community outreach, connecting health with nutrition.
Advancing economic justice through financial literacy and empowerment programs.
Championing youth mental health across schools and local organizations in the county.
Healthcare provider bringing regional strength and stewardship to recovery and wellness efforts.
Fiduciary agent supporting financial oversight and compliance for community-based initiatives.
This initiative was made possible in part by a Long-Term Recovery grant from the American Red Cross.