WestBridge Vocational was founded in 1976 by parents who believed their adult children with disabilities deserved the same opportunities to work, grow, and be active members of their communities as anyone else.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau has launched an $8 million Capital Campaign to build a permanent Club at the Highlands Recreation Center, creating expanded youth programming and a new community gathering space expected to open in Fall 2028.

A CAPTRUST Community Foundation gift of $2,500 will help the Highlands Community Child Development Center continue offering dependable care and early‑learning support for local families.

The Literacy & Learning Center is opening enrollment for its 2026–27 school year, offering free Pre‑K, After‑School enrichment, and individualized tutoring designed to support learners from early childhood through adulthood.

At Cashiers‑Highlands Humane Society, dogs spend their days exploring acres of outdoor play yards, enjoying real enrichment and care while they wait for the
families who will one day call them their own.

Every summer Sunday at 7:00 P.M., Little Church in the Wildwood gathers neighbors, visitors and longtime friends for an hour of hymn‑singing that preserves the simple, welcoming spirit of Horse Cove’s past.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau celebrates Board Chair Denice Dunn and former Board Chair Joy Clark for earning two of North Carolina’s highest volunteer honors, recognizing their exceptional leadership, service, and lasting impact on youth across the region.

Highlands Rotary celebrates seven outstanding students whose service and purpose earned theam this year’s scholarships.

Pearl’s story is a powerful testament to survival, showing how Pisgah Legal Services helped her escape life‑threatening domestic violence and begin rebuilding a future defined by safety, purpose, and hope.