About usThe Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter The Alzheimer's Association is the premier source of information and support for the 5.2 million Americans with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders. The National Organization was founded in 1980 is a non-profit organization and is the largest private supporter of Alzheimer's research. The Western Carolina Chapter consists of four offices: The Western Carolina Chapter provides patient and family services, information and referral, education, and advocacy in the 49 Western North Carolina counties. We also provide a variety of services including Support Groups, a Helpline, Educational Programs, Circle of Hope, and MedicAlert®+Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return® The Alzheimer's Association is the premier national voluntary not-for-profit organization dedicated to the fight against Alzheimer's disease. There are other organizations with which the Alzheimer's Association has no relationship, but they often use the name Alzheimer's in their solicitations. Our mission Our vision Financial informationThe Western Carolina Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The chapter uses funds raised for programs, services and research efforts. Annual report
Board of directors
Western Carolina Chapter Main number: (704) 532-7392 Jackie E. Rivers - Executive Director Beth Croom, MA - Director of Programs, Education & Public Policy Anthony Richards - Director of Finance Main/Piedmont Office Main Number: (704) 532-7392 Ashley Tyler- Director of Development Becca Carpenter - Area Development Manager Teresa Hoover - Program Associate/Helpline Coordinator Rachel Demeter- Public Relations/Marketing Manager Toni Maddox - Finance Associate Margaret Moody- Program Associate Mountain Office Main number: (828) 254-7363 Len J. Erker- Director of Respite and Area Policy Vacant- Area Development Manager Larry Reeves, MA- Area Program Manager Tricia Adell - Data/Finance Manager Walter Anderson - Family Consultant- Project C.A.R.E. Heidi Kimsey- Program Associate Kether Abeles - Family Consultant Foothills Office Main number: (828) 267-7100 Nicole Rieger Thomas - Area Program Manager Triad Office Main number: (336) 725-3085 Eileen McGuinness-Vaillancourt- Area Program Manager Katherine Ferrell - Area Development Manager Wilhelmenia L. Pledger- Family Consultant- Project C.A.R.E. Our history
What is now the Western North Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association was established in 1982, under the leadership of Vera Guise, as an informal group concerned about people with Alzheimer's disease. The group incorporated in 1984, and was chartered by the national Alzheimer's Association in 1985. Through a merger of the Carolina Piedmont Chapter, based in Charlotte and the Western North Carolina Chapter, based in Asheville the Western Carolina Chapter was established on July 1, 2001. The leaders of the two Chapters became convinced that the people with Alzheimer's disease, their families and their caregivers could be served more effectively and efficiently if the resources of the two Chapters were combined. The service area of the new Chapter includes the 49 counties in the western half of North Carolina – from Pinehurst to Murphy. |
