2019 CoThinkk Leadership Award Nominations Open Now
CoThinkk was established in Asheville “to create supportive networks, accelerate systemic change, and seed new
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Will White House Advisory Council Act to End America’s Affordable Housing Crisis?
By Charlene Crowell – Nearly 90 years ago, Kelly Miller (1863-1939), a black sociologist and
Buckeye Bridge, LLC is Soliciting Quotes – Water Systems
Buckeye Bridge, LLC is soliciting quotes for the US 21/Connector Rd Waterlines, Mooresville, NC –
Asheville Housing Director Retires
Gene Bell has announced his retirement as Executive Director of the Asheville Housing Authority after
Poor Neighborhoods Need More Than ‘Investment’
By Amadi Anene – Low-income neighborhoods need employee-owned businesses anchored to their communities, not investors
Reparations Must Include the Costs of Predatory Lending
By Charlene Crowell – New university studies track high costs of discriminatory housing. In recent
OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling Classes
Pre-registration required. Call OnTrack WNC today at (828) 255-5166. All classes listed are held on
Black America’s Vanishing Wealth is Bad for All Americans
By Bob Lord – The racial wealth divide gives billionaires more power over all of
Nation’s Racial Wealth Divide Worsens
By Charlene Crowell – Black families have a dime for every dollar held by whites.
Civic Center Renaming Rights Up for Final Proposal
Asheville City Council members are set to hear final proposals in the renaming rights of
Bond-Funded Down Payment Assistance Program
In February 2019, Asheville City Council adopted a Down Payment Assistance policy (DPA) to help
YWCA of Asheville Names Libby Kyles as New CEO
After a three-month search process, the YWCA of Asheville has chosen Libby Kyles to be
