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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many beloved Asheville and Buncombe County businesses have been deeply affected by the storm. While the community comes together to rebuild, you can lend a helping hand from afar by shopping at these businesses' online stores or contributing to fundraising efforts.

Local, independent businesses are the heart of Asheville, home to growers who are artists and artists whose work grows. Thought leaders and thought provokers, musicians and storytellers, entrepreneurs and educators, foodies and beer lovers, hippies, healers, adventurers, creators and innovators. We craft and brew and paint and carve, handcrafted by real hands. Real hands that need a helping hand. And a hug.

Your support sustains the deeply-rooted culture that makes the Asheville area so special. Every purchase counts—thank you for standing with us. If you want to do more, consider donating directly to the Always Asheville Fund and other local, large-scale impact funds and relief organizations.

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Ichiban Steakhouse
Food & Drink

Ichiban Steakhouse

Casual restaurant serving sashimi and sushi along with hibachi-grilled meats cooked tableside
Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast
Lodging

Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast

Five bedroom B&B in the heart of historic Montford, just 1 mile to downtown Asheville
Sugarcane Studios
Services

Sugarcane Studios

Custom sewing studio selling handmade, high quality kimono-style robes
Vibrating Visions
Arts

Vibrating Visions

Multidisciplinary artist with a focus in photography
WNC Nature Center
Tours & Attractions

WNC Nature Center

42-acre zoological park in Western North Carolina
Asheville Threads
Retail

Asheville Threads

Your basecamp for woven goods is creatively inspired and designed by the team at Asheville Threads.
Laurie Caffery Clay
Arts

Laurie Caffery Clay

Ceramic artist creating vibrant and illustrative pottery
Pete's Extraordinary Granola
Food & Drink

Pete's Extraordinary Granola

Granola Producer
Aaron Fields
Arts

Aaron Fields

Landscape painter
BZDesign
Arts

BZDesign

One-of-a-kind handcrafted decorative textiles and fine art
Truly Wild
Retail

Truly Wild

Eco-conscious clothing dedicated to wildlife conservation
Lust And Lore Tattoo Co.
Arts

Lust And Lore Tattoo Co.

Tattoo shop with small retail section
Candice Hensley Ceramics
Arts

Candice Hensley Ceramics

Functional porcelain pottery
Burke Lawrence Photography
Arts

Burke Lawrence Photography

Photographer who specializes in Weddings and Elopements in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Batton Clayworks
Arts

Batton Clayworks

Handmade Pottery
Tim Reaves Photography
Arts

Tim Reaves Photography

Landscape photographer in the River Arts District specializing in fireflies and the night sky
Shirley Bavonese
Arts

Shirley Bavonese

Paintings, prints, box of note cards and greeting cards
Gallery Mèlange
Arts

Gallery Mèlange

Not just a space; it’s an invitation to explore the diverse realms of contemporary art and fine craftsmanship
AyurPrana
Tours & Attractions

AyurPrana

Lifestyle brand delivering education and coaching for a modern approach to personal wellness.
1899 Wright Inn & Carriage House
Lodging

1899 Wright Inn & Carriage House

Historic bed and breakfast located in Montford
Chinese Acupuncture & Herbology Clinic
Outdoors & Wellness

Chinese Acupuncture & Herbology Clinic

Acupuncturists & Herbalists offering Comprehensive Medical care for all ages through Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture
LEAF Global Arts
Nonprofit

LEAF Global Arts

Nonprofit connecting cultures and creating community through music, arts education, and experiences
Westville Pub
Food & Drink

Westville Pub

Wood-&-brick tavern offering local craft beers on tap, a lengthy bar-food menu & live blues.
CLAYING Around
Arts

CLAYING Around

Paint your own pottery, pottery wheels and more
Rachel Crochets
Arts

Rachel Crochets

Crocheted pieces and art
CeceYogini
Outdoors & Wellness

CeceYogini

Private Group Yoga in Asheville & Surrounding Cities
Cucina 24
Food & Drink

Cucina 24

Refined Italian fare & wine list, plus specialty cocktails
Kim Kinsella Nature Photography
Arts

Kim Kinsella Nature Photography

Nature Photographer specializing in wildlife and landscape of WNC
Early Girl Eatery
Food & Drink

Early Girl Eatery

Farm-to-table eatery featuring a local and organic menu
Seed and Sky
Arts

Seed and Sky

Handcrafted jewelry made with tiny prints of original art
Grey Eagle Taqueria
Food & Drink

Grey Eagle Taqueria

Serving traditional-style tacos inside The Grey Eagle Music Hall
Stephanie Jones illustration and pottery
Arts

Stephanie Jones illustration and pottery

I create pottery in my home basement studio and have been selling at the High Fiber which was located on the ground floor of Riverview Station. I am also an illustrator.
Jaana Mattson, Artist
Arts

Jaana Mattson, Artist

Needle felted landscapes, a one-of-a-kind mixed media sculpture rooted in the crafts of fiber and woodworking
The Grey Eagle Taqueria
Food & Drink

The Grey Eagle Taqueria

Traditional-style tacos and so much more, all prepared in-house using fresh ingredients
Jodie Karr
Arts

Jodie Karr

Artist specializing in printmaking and collage
Asheville Theater Alliance
Nonprofit

Asheville Theater Alliance

Promotes the arts to ensure a safe, vibrant and economically healthy theater community in and around Asheville