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The 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.

Our Offices:
     Charlotte - (704) 532 - 7392
     Asheville - (828) 254-7363 
     Hickory - 828-267-3626     
     Winston-Salem - (336) 725-3085

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
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Financial information

The 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

Annual Report 2008

 

Our Staff:
Lori Walker, MSW -  Executive Director  

Development:
Ashley Tyler - Director of Development
Becca Carpenter - Associate Director of Development
Jenna Schwartzmeyer - Event & Volunteer Coordinator
Mary Shirley - Area Development Manager  

Advocacy:
Anne Bridgeman - Director of Advocacy and Public Awareness  

Finance:
Anthony Richards - Director of Finance
Toni Maddox - Finance Associate
Latrice Smith - Finance Associate

Programs:
Eileen McGuinness -Vaillancourt- Director of Professional Development and Planned
Teresa Hoover - Senior Program Director
Nicole Rieger Thomas - Area Program Manager
Larry Reeves, MA - Area Program Manager
Heidi Kimsey - Program Associate
Margaret Moody - Program Associate

Project C.A.R.E:
Len J. Erker- Director of Respite and Area Policy
Tricia Adell - Data/Finance Manager
Walter Anderson - Family Consultant
Kether Abeles - Family Consultant
Wilhelmenia L. Pledger - Family Consultant

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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.

 

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