VISION CASHIERS AT A GLANCE
A Bit of Background
Vision Cashiers is a volunteer organization dedicated to those who live, work and play in Cashiers, North Carolina. Operating as a 501(c)(3) public charity, volunteer leaders work to solve problems and guide the growth of Cashiers. Members of the Crossroads Society fund and guide operations and the initiatives.
This mission will be carried out by:
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championing community investments and ideas
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encouraging and facilitating collaboration
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providing or arranging for seed money and groundwork
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leveraging our community resources and connections
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engaging people in our community
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connecting leaders and resources
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assisting with the raising of funds for community projects and investments
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working with the Chamber and other community civic organizations
HOW CAN I HELP?
EDUCATION
At Vision Cashiers, we are dedicated to improving the opportunities for our children. Many residents don't know the variety of offerings Cashiers provides and we are out to communicate that. We invite you to learn more and engage in this initiative.
CASHIERS CONNECT
With our organization’s vision always in mind, we strive to provide high speed internet for the entire area.
We recently installed a free WiFi district (11 hotspots) for the commercial area of Cashiers.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
We are focused on improving access to doctors and creating health and wellness initiatives for all residents and visitors throughout the Cashiers plateau.
"Call When Sick" is a virtual access service to a doctor.
CRIME PREVENTION
With our mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with this challenge. Crime prevention is something that we take very seriously, and our task force is out to get all in the community acting on making it a safe place. We have 5 basic messages for the community.
COMMUNITY HOUSING
The problem we are working to address is having housing for professional families (Teachers, nurses and full time managers). Our mission is to create apartment and duplex housing within Cashiers for those workers of the Cashiers community.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
We are out to build alliances with schools, employers, country clubs, the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau and other facilities to train the unskilled to be employable in our market. Our intention is to construct a bridge leading from area schools, their graduates, and a vetted/skilled workforce directly to our small businesses, country clubs, local trades, and other area employers.
PATHWAYS AND PRESERVATION
The Pathways and Preservation Task Force works to enhance and expand the natural pathway system thoughout the village. Also it manages a highway and byway trash collection program.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
This task force is working to create and build sidewalks on the major streets and highways throughout Cashiers. We created an alliance with Jackson County and the North Carolina Department of Transportation to help make it happen.
COMMUNITY PLANNING
Foster and encourage prudent, sustainable, quality growth of the Cashiers area so that our community can prosper as a year round economy and destination, preserving and capitalizing on its natural assets and heritage and known as a great place to live and visit.
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
We encourage and endorse organizations and projects that contribute to the cultural enrichment of Cashiers through music, theatre, and dance, with emphasis on initiatives that connect us to our Appalachian heritage.
GET INVOLVED
You Can Make a Difference
MAKE A DONATION
Vision Cashiers is a nonprofit public charity, recognized as a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and appreciates the generosity and involvement of people like you. Every contribution is tax deductible and enables us to make Cashiers even better. We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your desired mode of support. It can go directly to any of the initiatives. If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation please click the link below.
PARTNER WITH US
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Just join one of the task forces and engage in any manner comfortable to you. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to use your skills. These task-forces are focusing on "Improving Tomorow...Today!" Email us today and tell us where you want to engage.
To learn about the initiatives of the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, click here to connect to their website.
The Chamber has a program called Leadership Cashiers that informs and motivates future leaders. Vision Cashiers is a sponsor so to learn more click here.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
This is one of the simplest ways to make a difference. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for community leaders to actively get involved. Just send us an email using this form.
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