Moving Mountains
For A Healthier Community
Who We Are
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Highlands, Cashiers, and surrounding communities. Since our establishment in 2019, we have awarded 153 grants to 88 organizations totaling over $10.2 million, directly addressing the needs of our community. These grants have enabled more individuals to access crucial healthcare services, enhancing well-being and reducing health inequities.
We are supported by donations from people like you, and we use 100% of these funds to support a variety of programs and initiatives that promote health and wellness in the communities we serve.
Who We Help
Through passionate board leadership, community generosity, and our nonprofit partnerships, we move the needle toward ensuring vibrant, healthy living for all people throughout Highlands, Cashiers, and surrounding Western North Carolina communities.
GrantMaking
Grants are the most prolific way we impact our community. The Health Foundation strives to partner with organizations whose transformative, lasting solutions will advance our mission to improve the health and well-being of Highlands, Cashiers, and surrounding communities.
Health Foundation Stories
Partnering for Impact: A Trustworthy Path to Impactful Giving
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is the trusted leader in advancing health and well-being across the Plateau, making it the perfect partner for organizations and donors dedicated to creating lasting,
Challenges in Rural Healthcare in the US in 2025
As the United States advances medically and technologically, rural healthcare continues to face persistent and complex challenges. These issues stem from geographic, economic, and systemic factors that disproportionately affect rural
Health Foundation Names Dr. Myrle Grate as Executive Director
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation (Health Foundation) announced today that Dr. Myrle Grate has been appointed as its new Executive Director. The appointment comes following a search conducted by the
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Every dollar given to the Health Foundation is invested straight back into our community. Help us lift health and well-being by donating today.