Community Involvement

WNC Nature Center
The Western North Carolina Nature Center connects people with the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachian Mountain region by inspiring appreciation, nurturing understanding, and advancing conservation of the region’s rich biodiversity. GTA is a proud supporter of WNC and has adopted two black bears, Uno and Ursa, at the Nature Center.

Manna Food Bank
MANNA FoodBankis a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Since 1983, MANNA has served, and continues to serve, communities across 16 counties of Western North Carolina through a network of hundreds of dedicated partners, providing food with hope and dignity to people experiencing hunger.