| Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust: Non-profit land trust serving a seven county area of northwestern NC. Their mission is to preserve rural communities and culture through the preservation of the land resource upon which they depend. |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: Creating a pool of charitable capital available for the eighteen western counties of the state. Information for advisors, donors, grants, and scholarships. |
| Daniel Boone Council, Boy Scouts of America: Information on programs and activities for Scout council which covers most of Western North Carolina. |
| Friends Of Mountain History: Provides advocacy, educational support, and financial assistance to preserves the historical and cultural heritage of 24 western counties. Features goals, grants, programs, news. |
| Mountain Area Red Cross: Provides volunteer disaster services, blood collection and emergency assistance to western North Carolina. |
| Mountain Heritage Center: Celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the southern Appalachian region. The MHC is at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. |
| North Carolina Bartram Trail Society: Official site of the society that maintains a 100-mile memorial trail walked by botanist William Bartram in 1775. |
| The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina: Information on Diocese, programs and ministries, and member churches. |
| Valley River Humane Society: Organization serving Clay, Graham, and Swain Counties. Calendar of events, pictures of pets available for adoption, and contact information. |
| Western Office of the Division of Archives and History: Branch of the Office of Archives and History-Department of Cultural Resources, offering professional expertise in historic resource management. Information on programs and services. |
| WNC Amateur Radio of North Carolina: Local ham radio group. Presents photo galleries plus information on the club's events, alerts, and monthly test sessions. |
| WNC Atheists: Community of people who profess no belief in god(s). Features constitution, membership information, news, online forum. |
| YMCA of Western North Carolina: Builds strong kids, strong families, strong communities. |