Board Members

Florio Abbate

Barry Blake

John Brabson

Ginny Burton

Katherine Church

James Ferguson

Marty Herndon

Bonnie Lowrey Huff

Stan Kirschner

Barbara Smith

John C.B. Smith

Delbert Williamson

James J. Ward, III

Chairman & Founder

Terry Ward

Board Member

Phil Myers

Sept 27, 1942 - Oct 6, 2021

2015 – 2021

Harold T. Pontius

Apr 27, 1930 – Aug 26, 2015

Why We Do What We Do

Watch our new video about the mission and purpose of the High Country Charitable Foundation.

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Grants

The goal of the Foundation is to support local Avery County charitable services.

2021 grant recipients have been announced.

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Annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser

HCCF holds an annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser each summer at Elk River Club in Banner Elk, NC. 2021 marks our SEVENTH year serving Avery County! We look forward to many more.

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OASIS Inc.

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We are so grateful for the funding provided by the High Country Charitable Foundation year after year. Support from HCCF allows us to serve survivors in Avery County and meet immediate needs. #ThankYou #AveryCounty The High Country Charitable Foundation, Inc.
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The vision of our foundation is to provide for needy Avery County residents and animals by supporting local public charities and other private foundations.