Monthly Archives: February 2012
I want to begin by telling you all that you are amazing ! I had my second open heart surgery last March, unable to work due to this. Previously I worked at Mission Hospital for three years as a nurse. I was so very thankful for your help getting some firewood to heat my house for me and my 7 year old son, and two times you came to our rescue! God Bless You All. I would like to replace … Continue reading
It started out, as many great things do, with a single thought three years ago. Caroline Early, sales manager at Asheville’s Clear Channel Radio saw a need and knew she had to do something. As prom season approached, Caroline knew that hundreds of girls in western North Carolina were not going to the biggest event of their school year for the simple reason that they couldn’t afford a dress. While so many of their friends were attending the long awaited … Continue reading
HISTORIC SITE OPENS DOORS AGAIN FOR WNC’S PREMIER EVENT ‘S 21st ANNIVERSARY For the eighth consecutive year, the historic Grove Park Inn and Spa will host the 21st Night of the Legend’s Auction to benefit Eblen Charities. The auction this year will be held on Friday, May 11th in the Grand Ball Room as the management and staff of Grove Park once again graciously open their doors to western North Carolina’s premier auction and one of the most anticipated gatherings … Continue reading
Valentines Day is traditionally the time to share our hearts with those who are most dear to us. Countless cards, flowers, candy, and gifts were shared with loved ones last Tuesday as many stopped to remember those we love. In the tradition of this special day, the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa shared their hearts with those who are special to them by offering a Valentine gift that is as unique as it is thoughtful. Beginning the day before … Continue reading
We are very proud to be part of the wonderful work of the Graduation Initiative and the many lives it has touched and the bright future it gives to those who stay in school and graduate. High school dropouts are not just numbers nor is increasing the graduation rate just a goal to be met on paper. We all realize that graduation changes lives and the Graduation Initiative is committed, with the community’s ongoing support, to helping more and more … Continue reading
By Julie Ball – Asheville Citizen-Times 2/9/12 ASHEVILLE — Nakesha Hyatt dropped out of school twice. She says she had gone through a lot — the death of a brother, the death of her grandfather and a cousin — and she didn’t have anyone pushing her to stick with her studies. “I didn’t have anyone to lift me up or say get up and go to school,” Hyatt said. “Everything I decided to do, I did on my own.” Hyatt … Continue reading
Unique Buncombe County Partnership Sees 35% Reduction in Drop Out Rate Few thought it could be done. After all most educators had seen this before, and at the outset, this looked like just one more idea in a long line of ideas on how to reduce the drop-out rate in Buncombe County Schools. Some programs had worked, some didn’t, but in the midst of it all the one thing that never waned was the commitment of everyone in the Buncombe … Continue reading
Dr. Joe B. Roberson passed away a week ago Friday. Few in our community have given so much to so many for so long. And few have left a legacy of service and caring that have touched generations as Dr. Roberson. He was 78 years old. Joe B. (the “B” stands for his middle name, Baxter), as everyone affectionately called him was a vital and integral part of the work of Eblen Charities since our early days. From his weekly … Continue reading
GROCERY PROGRAM CONTINUES IN FACE OF NEW CHALLENGES It started out with a simple question six years ago. A simple but vital question that effected hundreds of families facing hunger in our community. The question was, “Can you help us, help those who depend on us when they are without food?” The question came from members of the board of directors of Eblen Charities to Hearts with Hands’ Executive Director Bill Bradley and founder Reverend Ralph Sexton in late December 2006. After … Continue reading
