GIVE
Donate to Buncombe Partnership for Children to support our programs, or become a corporate sponsor.
Quality early education helps create a stable workforce and is good for everyone.
Contact Carol Ann Willhite, Fund Development Director, at carolann@buncombepfc.org for more information.
ADVOCATE
Learn more about the first 2,000 days by reading about why they matter.
Host a first 2,000 days gathering. If you gather the group, we’ll provide the speaker. You can share information with your congregation as well! Contact Carol Ann Willhite, Fund Development Director, at carolann@buncombepfc.org for more information.
Write a letter to the editor about the importance of early childhood education or contact your elected officials.
Advocacy Resources
ENGAGE
Sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter to keep up to date with all the exciting things happening in early childhood education!
Volunteer for our Program Planning or Fund Development Committee. Contact Carol Ann Willhite, Fund Development Director, at carolann@buncombepfc.org for more information. We need more community voices!
Volunteer through Hands on Asheville for data entry, Adventure Play, or evaluation projects.
FOLLOW
“The pandemic has shone a bright light on the importance of early care and education, and we can’t lose that momentum,” said Amy Cubbage, president of Smart Start, the statewide organization representing 75 local Smart Start partnerships. “Programs that support families and parents have kept so many from falling even farther behind.”
www.ednc.org
From educator pay to subsidy reform, advocates hope for bipartisan support for investments by North Carolina to benefit children and parents.
We hope you'll join us today at 11 for Drag Queen Story Hour and at 2:30 with The Hop Ice Cream Cafe for Breakdancing and a Book to celebrate Dolly's birthday! ![]()
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We can't wait to celebrate Dolly Parton's birthday tomorrow with The Hop Ice Cream Cafe and Drag Queen Story Hour! Plus, The Hop is donating a portion of online sales to BPFC between now and next Sunday, Jan. 24. Curbside pickup for all orders: my-site-100004-108923.square.site/ 🍦
Get In Touch
2229 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-285-9333
Fax: 828-285-9933
