Make a donation to Hood Huggers Foundation

Support Our Community Work

Your contribution directly empowers youth, strengthens neighborhoods, and builds lasting community resilience.

Every dollar you give helps Hood Huggers Foundation create real opportunities in historically African-American neighborhoods across Asheville. From youth workforce development to community gardens and cultural spaces, your support transforms lives and strengthens our community's future.

What Your Donation Supports:

  • Youth Development – Program scholarships and stipends that give young people access to life-changing training, mentorship, and career pathways

  • Community Spaces – Maintenance and growth of Peace Gardens, Blue Note Junction, and gathering spaces where our community comes together

  • Program Resources – Supplies, materials, and tools that make our hands-on programs possible

  • Community Events – Cultural programming that celebrates our heritage and builds connections across generations

Ways to Give

  • One-time donation – Make an immediate impact

  • Monthly giving – Join our community of sustainers

  • In-kind contributions – Support with materials, skills, or services

All donations to Hood Huggers Foundation are tax-deductible.
We're a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Your Impact

Since 2003, Hood Huggers has reinvested over $65,000 directly into our community.

With your support, we're building a future where young people thrive, neighborhoods flourish, and everyone has access to meaningful opportunities.