Wreaths Across America Challenge – Western North Carolina
WNC-MOAA led a regional Wreaths Across America Challenge, sponsoring wreaths for multiple Western North Carolina cemeteries to ensure every veteran is remembered and honored. Members and community partners supported wreath-laying ceremonies across the region in December 2025. See a number of pictures from various locations across WNC on National Wreaths Across America Day 2025.
Chapter Governance Milestone: Updated Bylaws Approved
At the 2025 Annual Meeting, members approved updated Chapter Bylaws aligning WNC-MOAA with current North Carolina nonprofit law and modern operating practices. Members also elected a new Board of Directors, strengthening leadership continuity and transparency for the years ahead.
WNC-MOAA Receives MOAA Community Outreach Grant Supporting Veterans Healing Farm
WNC-MOAA was selected as a recipient of a 2025 MOAA Community Outreach Grant from The MOAA Foundation, receiving $3,250 in support of the Veterans Healing Farm in Mills River, NC. The grant will directly support programs that help veterans and their families build connection, purpose, and wellness through agriculture and community engagement.
Chapter leaders and members presented the grant check to the Veterans Healing Farm team at their farm campus. Veterans Healing Farm is a nationally recognized [more...]
Blue Ridge Honor Flight Support and Welcome Home
WNC-MOAA members supported the Blue Ridge Honor Flight throughout 2025 by serving as [more...]
Ongoing Service at Veterans Restoration Quarters
WNC-MOAA members volunteered regularly at the temporary Veterans Restoration Quarters [more...]
Supporting JROTC Leadership and Excellence
WNC-MOAA continued its long-standing support of local JROTC units, including providing [more...]
Private French Broad Chocolate Factory Tour
WNC-MOAA hosted a private behind-the-scenes tour of the French Broad Chocolate Company [more...]
Hands-On Falconry Experience in Weaverville
Members and guests enjoyed a unique hands-on falconry experience with Curtis Wright [more...]
2nd Annual Summer Picnic Brings Members Together
More than 60 members and guests gathered at Mills River Park for WNC-MOAA’s 2nd Annual [more...]
WNC-MOAA Earns Triple 5-Star Recognition
WNC-MOAA was awarded three 5-Star honors from National MOAA in 2025, including the 5-Star [more...]
February 2025 Quarterly Membership Meeting Recap
The WNC-MOAA held its February 2025 Quarterly Membership Meeting at the newly remodeled [more...]
WNC-MOAA Supports Veterans at Asheville Veterans Restoration Quarters After Hurricane Helene
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WNC-MOAA’s First Annual Chapter Picnic – A Huge Success!
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WNC-MOAA Member Bob Johnson’s Vision Realized: The Henderson County Wall of Honor
On August 15, 2024, the long-anticipated Henderson County [more...]
WNC-MOAA Participates in Henderson County Veterans Stand Down
On July 18, 2024, WNC-MOAA proudly participated in the Henderson County Veterans Stand [more...]
