5B Documentary Screening

Between Friday, September 27 and Thursday, October 3, WNCAP and the Grail Moviehouse will present 5B, a documentary about activist nurses in the first-ever AIDS ward in San Francisco. This inspiring film demonstrates the power of ordinary people to display extraordinary compassion in the midst of intense stigma and fear. A portion of all proceeds will benefit WNCAP. On Wednesday, October 2, there will be … Read More

September 27 – October 3 | 5B Documentary Screening

Between Friday, September 27 and Thursday, October 3, WNCAP and the Grail Moviehouse will present 5B, a documentary about activist nurses in the first-ever AIDS ward in San Francisco. This inspiring film demonstrates the power of ordinary people to display extraordinary compassion in the midst of intense stigma and fear. A portion of all proceeds will benefit WNCAP. On Wednesday, October 2, there will be … Read More

September 5, 12, 19, 26 | Pint Nights at UpCountry

Not only does UpCountry Brewing, in West Asheville, provide delicious and varied local brews – they give back to the community, too! Every month, UpCountry Brewing selects a local non profit to be the beneficiary of its “Pint Nights”. Every Friday of that month, UpCountry debuts a special pint glass decorated with a unique design that reflects that non profit. Sales of … Read More

WNCAP Featured in UpCountry’s “Pint Nights”

Not only does UpCountry Brewing, in West Asheville, provide delicious and varied local brews – they give back to the community, too! Every month, UpCountry Brewing selects a local non profit to be the beneficiary of its “Pint Nights”. Every Friday of that month, UpCountry debuts a special pint glass decorated with a unique design that reflects that non profit. Sales of … Read More

August 31 | International Overdose Awareness Day

Saturday, August 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day to commemorate those who have been lost to addiction and overdose, and to fight for measures that would help the overdose epidemic. In WNC, there will be two major events commemorating Overdose Awareness Day, one in Franklin (Macon County) and one in Asheville. Franklin: Night of Hope The … Read More

DOFL Impact Story: Healing the Body and the Soul

Every year, WNCAP submits an “Impact Story” to Dining Out For Life International as a way of illustrating the real-world impact made by the resources raised by Dining Out For Life. This year’s story, printed below, won an Honorable Mention at the July 2019 Dining Out For Life Impact Awards. The following story uses a composite character, “Larry”. Each part … Read More

Create A Panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt

This spring, WNCAP is offering members of the community a chance to honor their loved ones by creating a panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt. We will provide materials and skilled sewers. Using a needle, thread, paint, and your loved one’s personal items, you can weave their legacy into the enduring tapestry of those affected by AIDS. For more information, contact Michael … Read More

DOFL Raffle Prizes Promise Sun, Cinema, and Spending Money

The Dining Out For Life raffle is a critical piece of the event because it engages diners in a conversation about HIV Prevention and Care. It also gives them an opportunity to donate more to WNCAP than they already are simply by dining out. Naturally, the best part of a raffle is the prizes! We’ve got three great raffle prizes this year: … Read More

April 25 | Dining Out For Life

Mark your calendars for Dining Out For Life 2019 on Thursday, April 25. As most of our faithful readers already know, Dining Out For Life (DOFL) is an annual event benefiting HIV Prevention & Care that takes place in nearly 50 cities across the nation. This year, Dining Out For Life is on Thursday, April 25, 2019. In Asheville, DOFL will once again be … Read More