Western Carolina Community Action, Inc.
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WNCSource Housing Services
A safe, affordable place to live is a critical element for a healthy life. WNCSource administers the Housing Choice Program (Section-8 Voucher) in both Henderson and Transylvania Counties. Each day, we work with single parents, low-income families, veterans, the elderly and disabled to help them locate and secure safe, suitable housing.
WNCSource is a strong advocate for safe, affordable housing and has been designated as a High Performer by the Federal HUD program for 20 years in a row! We work closely with landlords and tenants to inspect housing units, mediate issues or disputes, promote good relations, and help all parties understand their rights and responsibilities.
More than 700 households receive rental assistance vouchers annually through WNCSource. Many of these individuals are enrolled in our Family Self Sufficiency program. Caseworkers encourage them to follow their dreams, access education, credit counseling and other resources to set them on the path to independence.
WNCSource Children's Services
WNCSource Children's Services programs include Early Head Start (under age 3), Head Start (3-5 yrs.), NC Pre-K (4-5yrs.), and wrap-around (after hours) care for working families. We operate 16 child care centers throughout Henderson, Transylvania, Rutherford and Polk Counties to serve over 700 children and families annually. Each of these programs nurtures and tracks development across 6 domains - Social/Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive, Literacy, and Mathematics in order to prepare children for transition into Kindergarten and long-term success in school. We also work with the family to provide access to community resources.
While Federal grants provide 80 cents of each dollar spent for Early Childhood Education program, WNCSource must depend on the generosity of our community to raise the remaining share of financial and in-kind support needed to help our children succeed! An investment in early childhood learning can make a lasting change in a child's future!
WNCSource Transportation
WNCSource Transportation operates Monday through Friday in Henderson County and provides a variety of community transportation programs to help the elderly, disabled and county residents of all ages keep moving! Our fleet of 18 passenger vehicles includes 8 ADA mobility lift vans that provide free transportation (donations appreciated!) to healthcare, shopping, congregate meal sites, shopping programs, Medicaid visits, and a variety of community destinations. We also serve remote areas of Henderson County through the Rural Operating Assistance program (ROAP) and Title 3 Older Americans Act Transportation programs.
In 2022, WNCSource joined Impact Health's Healthy Opportunities Pilot program network to become the transportation service partner for Henderson and Polk County to serve residents in need of medical and health-related transportation.
Winner of three NC Public Transit Association awards, WNCSource Transportation is the contract operator for Apple Country Public Transit.
WNCSource Older Adults Services
WNCSource Older Adults Services operates two congregate meal programs, a Mobile Meals home delivery program, a Liquid Nutrition program, and distributes shelf-stable meal boxes to elderly residents in rural parts of Transylvania County. In addition, we provide garden vouchers, fans, personal hygiene supplies, and help connect our elderly neighbors with the resources they need to remain independent and age in place. With the help of a small army of caring volunteers, WNCSource's Older Adults Services provides nutrition, socialization opportunities and connection to community resources for over 1,200 seniors annually.
WNCSource Older Adult Services collaborates with Land of Sky Regional Council, Transylvania County DHHS, and local nonprofits and businesses to help seniors. Program support comes through public funding, community grants, and private donations. In addition, proceeds raised from the Tiger Town Thrift Store in Rosman, NC are essential to supporting our work with seniors.
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Western Carolina Community Action, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 07/17/2023
Mr. J. Kelly Burgin
Children's Developmental Service Agency
Term: 2023 - 2022
Ellen Steele
HR Business Partner
Term: 2022 - 2023
Noah Rose
WNC Regional Transportation Committee
Katherine Parnell
Brevard College
Shannon Perry
Contract Online Content Mgr.
Matt Ballance
City of Asheville
Donecia Santana
Henderson Co. DSS
Kim Wilson
Polk Co. DSS
David Carfolite
Retired
Brenda Blackburn
Blue Ridge Community College
Josh Shelton
Office Mgr.
Richard Reagen
Retired
Lorraine Redd
Retail
Victoria Saldana
Semi-retired
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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