A private foundation focused on improving the social determinants of health and wellness in Western North Carolina. Our values are Compassion with Courage, Sustainability with Integrity, and Partnering with Purpose. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and approach our work with this lens. We practice "philanthropy 3.0" — focusing on moving key metrics that indicate sustainable, systemic change; holding ourselves accountable alongside community partners; and bringing the best ideas from around the world home to benefit the 18 counties and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians that we serve.