Society and Culture

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Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry - Church cooperative provides emergency assistance, temporary shelter, medical support and prison ministry to local residents. Features mission statement, newsletter archive, events, details on ministries.

Bothwell, Cecil - Candidate for Buncombe County Commissioner. Features his qualifications plus his stand on the issues including the economy, the war and the environment.

Buncombe County Democratic Party - Local chapter of Democrats. Includes voter information, calendar of events, current issues, blogs, press releases, online store.

Buncombe County Guardian ad Litem Program - Community volunteers who act as advocates for abused and neglected childrenwithin the Juvenile Court system. Information on program and services.

Buncombe County Republican Party - Local GOP political group. Features candidates, clubs, plan of organization, schedule of events, contacts for each precinct, meeting minutes.

Children First - Nonprofit helps to improve the lives of children and their families. Features programs, advocacy services, board of directors, annual report, and details on the Buncombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

Genealogy Resource Center for Buncombe County - Also contains a bit of information about the history of Buncombe County.

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe - Network of volunteers supporting a wide range of local needs. Features projects, partner agencies, opporutunities for youth and corporations.

Helpmate - Primary provider of crisis services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Includes programs, volunteer opportunities, and staff.

Historic Resources Commission of Asheville and Buncombe County - Designates local historic districts and individual properties in the county. Includes history of districts and landmarks, guidelines, maps, application process.

Just Economics - Grassroots organization advocating equitable economic conditions and union representation. Includes mission, history, programs, education, news and events.

Kids Voting Buncombe County - Program helps students learn about democracy through educational programs. Features leadership, information for teachers, photo gallery, results of recent mock elections.

Libertarian Party of Buncombe County - Includes information on meetings, candidates, and student groups.

Meals on Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County - Site describes scope and types of services and populations served. On-line form for donating time or money.

Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County - Non-profit organization provides education and advocacy to protect and revitalize area properties. Features projects, board of directors, news, volunteer information.

The Volunteer Center of Asheville and Buncombe County - United Way center mobilizes volunteers to help address community needs. Includes volunteer recruitment and upcoming events.