Hood Huggers Foundation

Peace gardens & market - a community micro-farm and outdoor education space that promotes food justice, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation. It offers free produce to local elders, hands-on learning opportunities, and hosts youth-led and community events.

Blue note junction - a developing mixed-use community resiliency hub in west ashevilles historic burton street neighborhood, featuring a commercial kitchen, market, arts and healing spaces, and future affordable housing. It supports climate resilience, appalachian/wnc cultural heritage, and economic opportunity through small business support.