Our Partners

WOW is the only women’s non-profit organization in Western North Carolina which raises money on its own and gives that money away to other non-profits. Here are some of the non-profits Women of Waynesville have embraced in recent years. Since its inception, WOW has raised in partnership with other non-profits more than $250,000. WOW has exclusively raised more $90,000 on its own and has provided more than another $100k in volunteer hours over the last two years. 

REACH OF HAYWOOD COUNTY 

REACH was the charity which spurred the original group of women (who would eventually become The Women of Waynesville) to create the “nude” calendar and all money raised by that first calendar went to help Reach.

THE POWER OF PINK

WOW has participated in the Power of Pink since 2014, including sponsoring and serving as the co-chair of the event for many years, with members showing up in PINK to march together for the cause.

Haywood Pathways Center

 WOW has been a long time supporter of Haywood Pathways both by providing ‘WOWer Power’ volunteers for the Empty Bowls yearly fundraiser and with direct donations.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF WNC

WOW’s original involvement with BBBS the creation of a corn hole tournament & for Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC. WOW continues to support BBBS by sponsoring teams of bowlers in support of BBBS “Bowl for Kids Sake” each spring. CLICK to learn more about BCBS of WNC  

PIGEON COMMUNITY CENTER

WOW has supported Pigeon for many years through direct donations, ‘WOWer Power’ assistance with Pigeon’s Soul Food fundraiser, Pigeon’s summer reading mentorship program and through paying for summer camp scholarships so that more children can attend Pigeon’s wonderful summer program.

KARE HOUSE 

WOW has supported KARE in various ways through the years from the creation a  MOM's Music Festival to participating as a sponsor and tree decorator for KARE’s annual Festival of Trees as well putting some ‘WOWer Power’ towards helping get KARE’s new building in shape by painting and landscaping.

HAYWOOD COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION 

WOW is an ongoing supporter of HCSF and has participated in the HCSF Mardi Gras Fundraiser for many years, including sponsoring a member queen candidate every other year. WOW powers it’s two yearly scholarships to deserving young female H.S. graduates through the Foundation.