March 2025

Balentine’s Honored
Betty and Robert Balentine and their Southern Highlands Reserve, custodians of Toxaway’s unique natural heritage, have achieved national recognition for their tireless preservation efforts.

Building Resilience: Collaborative Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
HC Health Foundation’s post-Helene relief strategy offers help and hope both on the Plateau and beyond.

Mountain Design
Anne Buresh’s latest project is a home that embodies both elegance and warmth, seamlessly blending with its natural surroundings.

I Grew Up Here
Trudy Rogers Alexander shared this picture of Pearl and Dusty’s (her Mom and Dad) home.

Empowering Through Education
The Literacy & Learning Center’s lessons provide a lifetime of illumination and contentment for its students of all ages.

Like A Rock
Steadfast Louise takes her cue from Bob Seger and Mr. Bird. She’s patiently waiting for love and a permanent home. For more information, visit chhumanesociety.org or call (828) 743-5752.

Prayers For Daniel
Daniel’s snowscape exuberance came at a terrible price, but compassionate care means that he’ll be back with the herd by summer. If you’d like to help with his treatment, send him your prayers. You can also contact Sue Blair at carpediem@gmail.com.

Keeping People Warm
Mountaintop Rotary is laboring to ensure that everyone is warm – now and into the future.

Shaping Futures
Building upon a foundation of trust and compassion, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina bridges hearts and lives. bbbswncorg or courtneys@bbbswnc.org.