Providing Relief GRANTS for Culinary & Creative Workers in Western North Carolina
Every dollar and every minute counts.
Hurricane Helene has left its mark on Asheville and Western North Carolina, but together, we can help rebuild the lives of those most affected. That’s why GBX Group, ArtsAVL, and Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR) launched WNC Tip It Forward — an urgent relief fund to provide critical, fast financial support for local artists and food service workers who have been directly impacted, and to support the ongoing charitable efforts of ArtsAVL and AIR. We’re seeking support from donors across the U.S. and the world, to help WNC recover and thrive.
you can make an immediate impact.
“With three of my biggest festivals already canceled and no holiday shows in sight, compounded with the loss of my two most lucrative gallery spaces and all the work that was in them, I am facing an uncertain future.”
— Relief Grant Applicant
“This will provide me a way to start rebuilding. I am forever grateful to be awarded the grant.”
— Relief Grant Recipient
we are wnc.
These are the servers, painters, line cooks, potters, baristas, musicians and craftspeople who are members of our vibrant community. With your help, WNC Tip It Forward can deliver essential relief grants to eligible recipients based on their evolving needs, enabling them to recover faster.
Every donation, big or small, means another day of support, another chance to rebuild, and a brighter future for Asheville and Western North Carolina's culinary and creative workers.
