THE GEOGRAPHY OF STRESS: BUILDING RESILIENCE AT HOME & IN OUR COMMUNITIES

North Carolina ranked 35 out of 50 states for resident's stress levels. Investing in meaningful relationships, healthy coping strategies, and supportive resources can all strengthen community well-being.

TWO YEARS LATER: NAVIGATING HELENE'S ANNIVERSARY

As WNC residents continue to experience the lasting impacts of trauma and recovery, RFR is offering several FREE events to focus on hope, healing, and community.

BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES WITH THE WNC BRIDGE FOUNDATION

Thanks to an IMPACT Grant from the WNC Bridge Foundation, we’re offering several FREE virtual trainings to help parents and caregivers understand youth stress and build practical skills for the whole family.

'Reconnect For Better Days' Webinar*

First Fridays | 12-1pm

Zoom

'Resilient Connections' Practice Group Fourth Thursdays | 12-1pm

Zoom

Leading Through Hard Times

Monday, September 21: 9am-4pm (Spindale, NC)

Reflect & Reconnect

(FREE Helene Anniversary Event)

Wednesday, September 23: 5-7pm (Swannanoa, NC)

Friday, September 25: 8:30am-10:30am (Asheville, NC)

Resilient Families

(FREE Virtual Training)

Wednesday, September 24: 9-10am (Zoom)

Recharging Resilience

Wednesday, October 21: 9am-4pm (Spindale, NC)

To every person or organization who has shared their money, time, or energy to support resiliency education across North Carolina: THANK YOU for helping our communities stay safe, healthy, informed, and connected!

Your generosity fuels our mission, strengthens our future, and ensures that life‑changing resilience tools reach the people who need them most. We could not make this same level of impact without your trust and partnership!

• Funding & Programming Partners
• Event Sponors
• Individual Donors
• Volunteers
• Staff
• Board Members
• Resiliency Partners & Educators

We are looking forward to the future and eager to continue this important work with YOU by our side.

Warmly,

The RFR Leadership Team