Asheville, North Carolina is well-known for its progressive stance on sustainability and push to address environmental concerns. This trip will focus on an often overlooked aspect of the city: the health and wellness of people living in poverty. Almost one fifth of people in Asheville are living below the poverty line. This trip will explore issues such as food insecurity, … [Read more...] about Health, Wellness, and What it means to the People in Asheville, NC
Today we saw a baby waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest! Great way to start the day here in North Carolina! #gobears … [Read more...] about Asheville, Day 1!
Asheville, North Carolina is among the list of cities experiencing the highest levels of food insecurity in the nation. In North Carolina, 81% of households receiving food assistance don’t know where their next meal is coming from, and 36% of food pantries in the state have had to turn people away for lack of food. In Southwest Missouri, more than 170,000 individuals (16%) … [Read more...] about Focusing on Health and Wellness in Asheville, NC