SistasCaring4Sistas is a community-based doula program founded by women of color for women of color who could benefit from this evidence-based form of birth support. Our doulas are part of a larger social justice movement, working in partnership with MAHEC and Mothering Asheville, that is committed to eliminating health disparities for mothers and infants.
SistasCaring4Sistas, a program of MAHEC
Tierra Fértil Coop via Bountiful Cities
Tierra Fértil Coop is a social and economic initiative born from personal and collective dreams of promoting access to resources and the ability to produce food and stimulate food justice and racial equity within the local food and agricultural system.
Tranzmission
Tranzmission improves the lives of trans and gender nonconforming people in western North Carolina through education, advocacy and support.
YMI Cultural Center and its Black Homeownership & Wealth Building Program
The YMI Cultural Center values are to honor our history and legacy, be committed to the Black community, stewardship of all funds entrusted to us, transparency in the way we communicate our actions, and accountability to honor our commitments.
Youth OUTright
Youth OUTright WNC, Inc. (YO) is a youth advocacy and leadership non-profit organization dedicated to empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, intersex, asexual and allied (LGBTQIA+) youth ages 11-20 in Western North Carolina.
Youth Transformed for Life (YTL)
YTL Training Programs supports disenfranchised communities as they strive to succeed in an inequitable system. As educators, mentors, advocates, and neighbors YTL creates bridges for children and families to overcome the current gaps of disparity.
YWCA of Asheville
Established in 1907, YWCA Asheville is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, nurturing children and promoting health. They offer programs and advocate for policy change to bridge gaps in education, health, childcare and earning power for women and families in our community and beyond.