The Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon & Martyr is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, United States. The basilica was designed and built in 1905 by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino along with his fellow architect R. S. Smith and the surrounding Catholic community of Asheville. The basilica is on the National Register of Historic Places and was elevated in status to minor basilica in 1993 by Pope John Paul II. It is the only basilica in western North Carolina. The basilica's dome has a span of 58by and is reputed to be the largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America. It is located in the Downtown Asheville Historic District.
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra Daniel Meyer, Music Director For tickets and more information call: 828-254-7046 or visit on the web: http://www.ashevillesymphony.org Asheville Symphony PO Box 2852 Asheville NC 28802 _____________________________
You can become a member of Clean Water for NC and help support our work! Make a donation in any amount at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/CWFNC.
See you at every USMNT game at the Bier Garden. Members enjoy 1/2 appetizers during AO events and 10% off all the time! Join today! http://www.theamericanoutlaws.com/membership Select "Asheville" as your home chapter! Follow us on Twitter: @AOAsheville Watch for us on Reddit in the /r/Asheville subreddit Visit the AOAsheville Store: http://aoasheville.ecwid.com/simple-store#!/~/category/id=6292003&offset=0&sort=normal We are a non-profit organization. http://www.theamericanoutlaws.com/about/ao-code-of-conduct-act-above Please read: Our game watches are held at The Bier Garden, a restaurant and bar. Only members that are at least 21 years old can drink alcoholic beverages. This group does not in any way condone or tolerate underage drinking.
SouthWings collaborates with highly effective conservation and community partners throughout the Southeast to gather relevant data, determine the best strategies to solve environmental problems, and target individuals with the greatest potential to influence positive change, from reporters and photographers to legislators and community leaders
Over the past four decades, SAHC has protected over 63,000 acres from the Highlands of Roan to the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including key tracts along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mt. Mitchell State Park, sources for clean drinking water, wild trout streams, and working farmland.
Together, the Asheville Downtown Association board and members support the vitality of downtown through public advocacy, political involvement and community events. Membership is open to any person or organization interested in supporting the downtown community. Members reflect a wide variety of residents, property owners, business professionals, retailers and restaurants.
Founded in 1969 by eight Buncombe County churches, ABCCM is now a cooperative ministry of 271 congregations and over 3600 volunteers responding to the needs of our community through different caring ministries. • Crisis Ministry has four locations around the county providing emergency assistance to individuals and families such as food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance for heat, utilities and rent/mortgage, etc. • Homeless Ministry has two transitional housing facilities. Our men are at the Veterans Restoration Quarters which offers 235 beds in a nationally recognized program. Our women and children (including veterans) are at Steadfast House offering transitional housing for 29 single women and up to 7 moms with children with an average daily occupancy of 43. • Medical Ministry is a Free Clinic for the uninsured in Buncombe County. We offer medical services for acute and essential primary care; provide dental services through extractions, cleanings, and fillings; and, our licensed pharmacy distributes over one million dollars in prescriptions each year. • Jail Ministry provides inmates with new meaning and direction through pastoral counseling, Bible studies, and educational materials. • Veterans Employment & Training Services (VETS) and Green Jobs assist with skills assessment, training, job placement and coaching for those seeking new career level jobs to break the bonds of homelessness and poverty. • The ABCCM Circles Campaign aids families in transitioning out of poverty by mentoring them with a network of volunteers and cultural education. ABCCM is a key non-profit organization addressing poverty, hunger, the incarcerated, homelessness and access to health care for the uninsured in Buncombe County. ABCCM creates opportunities for churches, businesses, individuals and civic groups to restore the dignity of our neighbors in need through contributions of food, clothing, and money as well as time and talent. Through dedicated volunteers and generous supporters, thousands of needy families and individuals are shown compassion and given hope each year.
Wild South’s efforts are rooted in the science and practice of conservation biology blending knowledge and advocacy to sustain ecosystems and the health of our communities. There are a lot of good environmental groups in the South but Wild South is the only regional grassroots organization that engages the public in the protection of the South’s public lands – preserving half a million acres and counting
ALAS was founded in 2005 by a group of Latino leaders interested in helping the Latino communities of Western North Carolina be a part of the fabric, history, and life experiences of this community. It officially incorporated as a 501(c)3 in 2008 and has since played an active role in Latino events across Western North Carolina. From 2007-2013 (6 years), ALAS was the lead organization supporting the annual Fiesta Latina festival held at the WNC Agricultural Center and in Downtown Asheville bringing thousands of people together to celebrate Latino culture. Every year since then ALAS has gifted $1,000 scholarships to undocumented Latino students at A-B Tech. Improving access to education for Latino youth through the scholarship to A-B Tech is one of several ways that we are working together as Latino/a community leaders to develop the strong Latino leaders of tomorrow. Along with eliminating barriers to education, ALAS is providing trainings on different topics for board readiness that are open to the community. ALAS is also partnering with Hispanics in Philanthropy to build capacity of our own board of directors and train other Latino leaders. At ALAS, we believe that Asheville needs more Latino@ men and women in leadership positions to represent the changing face of our community. Yet, there has never been a Latino Councilperson, County Commissioner, or even School Board Member. We need business and nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and community leaders who understand the unique needs of our vibrant and diverse Latino communities. What do we mean by this, specifically? - Understanding the unique issues of “mixed status” families with different immigration statuses within the same family. - Leading from a people-centered perspective that promotes collaboration. - Awareness of the numerous countries, languages, and customs that comprise the Latino experience.
Global Youth + Life Skills + Social Entrepreneurship = The Next Generation of Social & Environmental Leaders
Located in the heart of downtown "Climate City" -- Asheville, North Carolina -- The Collider is on the top floor of the newly renovated Callen Center inside the Wells Fargo building in downtown Asheville. Here, coworking, private offices, meeting and event space – fully equipped with world class connectivity – is available to businesses, scientists and innovators addressing climate change solutions. Our world-class facility is just steps away from the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (formerly known as the National Climatic Data Center), the world’s largest repository of climate and environmental data. For more information, visit www.thecollider.org or email us at info@thecolliderorg.
Our Founding Mission: Honor diversity in herbal medicine, ranging from traditional indigenous models of herbalism to modern clinical phytotherapy. Establish AHG Registered Herbalist application and approval process as a recognizable standard of competency in botanical medicine. Encourage the development of high standards of education that promote well-trained professional practitioners who offer high quality herbal care. Promote ecological health and increase awareness of issues surrounding plant sustainability. Strengthen the network of support and communication between herbal practitioners nationally and internationally. Foster high standards of ethics and integrity in the education and the practice of therapeutic herbalism. Promote cooperation between herbal practitioners and other health care providers, integrating herbalism into community health care. Serve as a liaison to other professional associations and regulatory agencies. Promote research in herbal medicine.