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Community Connectors
"Rooted in connection. Ready for what's next."
Trusted local people helping neighbors find information, resources, care, and preparedness across Transylvania County.
Community Connectors grew from SparkPoint's post-Helene listening work. The initiative strengthens the trusted people, relationships, and informal networks that already help neighbors navigate uncertainty, find resources, and stay connected before, during, and after hard moments.
Why it exists
After Hurricane Helene, residents repeatedly named the trusted people who knew who to call, where to go, what was changing, and how to help neighbors take the next step.
What you'll experience
- Connection with trusted people across Transylvania County
- Listening circles and practical small-group conversations
- Preparedness tools and resource-sharing relationships
- Opportunities to identify local Connection Points
Who it's for
- Community members others already turn to
- Faith leaders and neighborhood hosts
- Volunteers, business owners, educators, and local organizers
- Partners strengthening disaster preparedness and community resilience
Ideal partners
- FWRD Transylvania County
- American Red Cross
- Faith communities
- Neighborhood groups
- Local agencies and nonprofits
Outcomes
- Stronger neighbor-to-neighbor support
- Clearer paths to information, services, and community resources
- More prepared and connected local communities
Ready to explore Community Connectors?
Trusted local people helping neighbors find information, resources, care, and preparedness across Transylvania County.
Related
StoryWhen neighbors become leadersHow the first Community Connectors gathering came together, straight from the source.ResourceFWRD Transylvania — Long-Term Recovery GroupA Community Connectors launch partner and Hurricane Helene recovery resource.ProgramReady Together: Community Preparedness & ResiliencePreparedness workshops and neighborhood projects that combine logistics with emotional readiness.ProgramWellness Rooted in Connection Collaborative (TRCN)A cross-sector collaborative strengthening mental wellness, social connection, and resilience.