A Nonprofit serving Ashe County & the High Country
Every young person deserves a
place to move, create, and belong.
The Community Movement Project helps youth in our rural community access dance, sports, music, and the arts by reducing financial barriers. We believe movement and creative expression build confidence, character, teamwork, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging.
OUR MISSION
The Community Movement Project exists to expand equitable access to dance, sports, and the arts for youth in our community. We believe movement and artistic expression are essential to healthy youth development.
Official Mission Statement
THE NEED
Financial barriers should not decide who gets to participate.
The organization provides financial assistance, resources, and opportunities that enable children and adolescents to participate in high-quality dance, athletic, music, and arts programs regardless of financial circumstance.
Through these efforts, The Community Movement Project seeks to reduce barriers to participation, foster personal growth, and strengthen the cultural and recreational vitality of Ashe County and the surrounding region.
Our Services
1
Finanical Assistance
Helping youth participate when cost, equipment, fees, or other barriers stand in the way.
2
Youth Enrichment & Community Vitality
Supporting high-quality dance, athletic, music, and arts programs that build character and connection. By strengthening the cultural and recreational life of Ashe County and the surrounding region.
3
Equitable Access
Prioritizing youth who lack financial ability or have not had access due to financial or other barriers.
WHAT WE DO
How we open the door
Our charitable purpose is to provide support, resources, and opportunities so youth can participate in movement-based, athletic, musical, and artistic programs.
DIRECT AID
Participation Assistance
Financial support for youth who lack the ability to participate in sports, dance, music, or arts opportunities because of cost or other barriers.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Confidence, Teamwork & Character
Support for experiences that help children and adolescents build resilience, confidence, teamwork, character, and meaningful community connections.
PARTNERSHIPS
Program & Partner Support
Support for studios, schools, athletic programs, arts programs, and youth organizations working to make enrichment opportunities more accessible.
HOW WE WORK
Governed with transparency and care.
Charitable purpose
Organized for charitable and educational purposes, including equitable access to youth enrichment, performance arts, athletics, and movement-based programs.
Confidential review
Applications are handled with dignity. Families are not asked to share their stories publicly to qualify for assistance.
Conflict safeguards
Directors, officers, and related parties may not receive programmatic financial assistance, scholarships, or disbursements from the organization.
Board oversight
The Board governs the organization, meets at least quarterly, and follows bylaws and a conflict of interest policy.
Board Leadership
"The Community Movement Project is led by a local board committed to expanding access to youth enrichment, performance arts, athletics, and movement-based programs."
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Destiny Young, President · Aimee Fink, Treasurer · Amy Jones, Secretary · Jessica Muldowney, Director · April Barnes, Director