Partnership Opportunities
Working Together to Strengthen
Community Stability & Opportunity
Olive Hill Community Economic Development Corporation (OHCEDC) partners with organizations, institutions, and community leaders who share a commitment to housing stability, financial empowerment, and long-term economic opportunity in Western North Carolina.
“Below are priority areas where partners can engage with Olive Hill CEDC in 2026.”
Partnership opportunities include event sponsorships, program collaboration, and long-term organizational support.
Homeownership &
Housing Stability
Supporting first-time buyers and families on the path to sustainable homeownership.
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Homebuyer Education - mortgage readiness counseling
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Foreclosure prevention and housing stability support
How Partners Can Engage:
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Sponsor homebuyer education classes
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Provide subject-matter experts
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Support down-payment or closing cost, or
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Co-host educational workshops.
Financial Literacy &
Wealth Building
Building financial confidence through education, counseling, and access to resources.
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Financial education workshops and coaching
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Credit education and readiness support
How Partners Can Engage:
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Sponsor Financial Literacy Month or year-round programming,
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Underwrite workshops
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Provide volunteer financial coaches, or
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Sponsor educational materials and tools.
Youth & Community Engagement
Investing in the next generation through service, leadership, and opportunity.
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Global Youth Services Month (April - May)
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Launch and growth of the Little Bees Enrichment Fund
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Youth volunteer engagement and service-learning opportunities
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Intergenerational community education and leadership development
How Partners Can Engage:
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Sponsor Global Youth Service Day activities
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Support the launch and growth of the Little Bees Enrichment Fund
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Provide volunteers or
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Sponsor youth-focused programming and supplies.
Small Business & Economic Development
Strengthening entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses across Western North Carolina.
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Entrepreneur support and financial readiness
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Minority enterprise development
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Small business education, coaching, and technical assistance
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Partnerships with financial institutions and investment firms
How Partners Can Engage:
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Sponsor small business training
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Provide mentorship or technical assistance
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Support minority enterprise development initiatives, or
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Partner on capital-access and readiness programs.
Community Events & Signature Initiatives
Building visibility, engagement, and shared impact through community-centered events.
How Partners Can Engage:
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Serve as an event sponsor
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Host or co-brand community programs
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Provide in-kind support, or
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Partner on outreach for the Yellow Jacket Legacy Gala and other signature events.
Organizational Sustainability & Innovation
Ensuring long-term stability so Olive Hill CEDC can respond to emerging community needs.
How Partners Can Engage:
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Provide unrestricted operating support
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Multi-year sponsorships
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Capacity-building investments, or
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Employee-giving and matching gift programs.
Why Partner with Olive Hill CEDC
Partners choose to work with Olive Hill CEDC because we offer:
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A trusted, established nonprofit with deep community roots
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HUD-approved housing counseling and education expertise
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Proven experience serving low- to moderate-income households
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Flexible partnership models aligned with community goals
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A mission-driven approach grounded in accountability and outcomes
Our partnerships are designed to be collaborative, transparent, and responsive — whether you are supporting families, investing in workforce stability, or advancing equitable economic development.
Who We Partner With
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Financial institutions and investment firms
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Employers and workforce partners
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Churches and faith-based organizations
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Community foundations and United Way partners
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Realtors, lenders, and housing developers
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Civic organizations and local businesses
We welcome both new and returning partners who are interested in meaningful, mission-aligned collaboration.
Let’s Start the Conversation
Partnerships begin with a conversation. Whether you are exploring sponsorship, program collaboration, volunteer engagement, or long-term investment, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
“We’ll follow up to explore alignment — not to pressure a commitment.”
Olive Hill Community Economic Development Corporation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All partnership contributions may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.