Hendersonville, N.C., February 26, 2025 –
The Work with Heart Community Fund, a component fund of Community Foundation of Henderson County, has selected 37 different organizations to receive grants totaling $96,000 this year. This is the largest annual amount awarded for the group since its inception in 2015.
Dan Poeta of Horizon Heat & Air found himself looking for an avenue of giving that would help his philanthropy evolve and make the most impact. By creating a Donor Advised Fund with Community Foundation of Henderson County, Dan discovered the structure and organization his charitable giving process truly needed. Within two years, local eatery Hannah Flanagan’s joined in on the charitable venture. Today, the Work with Heart advisors represent 7 local businesses Horizon Heat & Air, Hannah Flanagan’s, Southern Alarm & Security, Boyd Automotive, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Ken Adams, Triangle Stop, and, joining the giving circle this year, A-American Electric.
Since 2015, Work with Heart has awarded over $450,000 to 70+ unique local non-profits as unrestricted grant money by pooling their charitable dollars and selecting the recipients through a grant application and review process.
Work with Heart grant applications open annually in January and close in February. In order to qualify, organizations must be a tax-exempt, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates programs in Henderson County for the benefit of the residents of Henderson County.
Grants will be awarded to the following organizations for 2025:
1st Quarter
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Henderson County Foster Parents Association
Henderson County Free Medical Clinics
Thrive
Smart Start Partnership for Children
True Ridge
Veterans Healing Farm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Henderson County Habitat for Humanity
2nd Quarter
Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County
Economic Investment Fund of Henderson County
Henderson County Education Foundation
Project Dignity of WNC, Inc
Special Needs Sports
St. Gerard House
The Storehouse
Young Naturalist 4-H Club
Bullington Gardens
Youth for Christ Western North Carolina
3rd Quarter
Champions for Wildlife
Bounty of Bethlehem
Calvary Episcopal Food Pantry
First United Methodist Church
Hope Coalition
Kenmure Fights Cancer
Saluda Pop Up Pantry
Hendersonville Family YMCA
Open Arms Pregnancy Center
4th Quarter
Apple Country Woodcrafters
Children & Family Resource Center
Homes for Youth
Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina
Safelight Inc.
STAND T.A.L.L.
The Hope Center of Hendersonville
The Arc of Buncombe County
The Housing Assistance Corporation
Horizon Heat & Air installs residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems along with commercial refrigeration systems in Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, Asheville and other areas of Western North Carolina. Learn more at www.horizonheatac.com.
Hannah Flanagan’s Irish Pub is located on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, NC. It offers Irish-influenced pub grub and an extensive, ever-changing beer list in a relaxed, old-world setting, with outside dining, daily drink specials and delicious Irish pub food. Learn more at www.theoriginalhannahflanagans.com.
Southern Alarm & Security is the oldest and largest locally-owned security company in the Western North Carolina region. They offer an extensive array of electronic security and related services for homes and businesses. Learn more at www.southernalarm.com.
Boyd Chevrolet Buick is a third generation owned dealership that has been helping the people of western North Carolina with their automobile needs since 1932. Learn more at www.boydautomotive.com.
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Ken Adams has been helping Henderson County with investment needs since 2001. His office is located at 1725 Brevard Road, Suite 2 in Hendersonville. Learn more at www.edwardjones.com.
Triangle Stop Food Stores is a locally owned group of clean neighborhood convenience stores which serves its customers with a smile and a promise that they will be treated as each of us would like to be treated. They have 10 locations across Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania County. Learn more at www.triangle-stop.com.
A-American Electric is locally founded and owned. With a 40-year history of service that started with the WNC region, AAE has grown to serve a multi-state area that includes GA, TN, SC, and VA. A-America Electric lets their P3 Initiative guide their work. Through Purpose, Plan, and Principles AAE offers the highest quality service and care to its vendors, employees, and customers. https://a-americanelectric.com.