Board Members

Florio Abbate

Barry Blake

John Brabson

Ginny Burton

Katherine Church

Jack Erdody

James Ferguson

Marty Herndon

Bonnie Lowrey Huff

Stan Kirschner

Gayle McAlister

Kim McPhail

Phil Myers

Wayne Roquemore

Barbara Smith

John C.B. Smith

Delbert Williamson

James J. Ward, III

Chairman & Founder

Harold T. Pontius

April 27, 1930 – August 26, 2015

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The High Country Charitable Foundation, Inc.

1 week ago

We are proud to award our grant recipients with the funds that they need to continue to make a difference within our community. Thank you for all that you do.

Hunger & Health Coalition, Inc. Linville Volunteer Fire Department Banner Elk Book Exchange OASIS Esp Spirit Ride Therapeutic Riding Center Western Youth Network Friends of the Historic Banner Elk School Historic Banner Elk School Banner Elk Elementary Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center Avery County Chamber of Commerce Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce

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The High Country Charitable Foundation, Inc.

2 months ago

Shelves fully stocked today after receiving 20,000 pounds of food! Volunteers got a workout for sure. Read Dick's latest update - we provided food enough for 75,000+ meals last month: feedingaveryfamilies.org/coronavirus/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The High Country Charitable Foundation, Inc.

2 months ago

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Just wonderful video production and work, The High Country Charitable Foundation, Inc. !!!

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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. 2020 marks our SIXTH year serving Avery County! We look forward to many more.

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Grants

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

2020 Grant Applications NOW AVAILABLE.

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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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The vision of our foundation is to provide for needy Avery County residents and animals by supporting local public charities and other private foundations.