Mountain Findings of Highlands

09/06/2026

Observed annually on the first Monday of September, Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. It also marks the symbolic end of summer and the start of the traditional fall football season.

Mountain Findings has arranged for donated pickups to be collected on 08/09/26 Tuesday. Drop off can be received 24/7 at our location at 452 Spruce St, Highlands, NC.

Observed annually on the first Monday of September, Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. It also marks the symbolic end of summer and the start of the traditional fall football season.

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08/02/2026

"Thank you for being part of our community. You are the reason we are here to help! 🙌✨"

Thank you from the families, staff, and Board of GCC to Mountain Findings of Highlands for their generous funding of our grant request! These funds will help improve the lives of our children as new books enhance their learning, they use new art supplies to get creative, they learn new ways each week to improve their health through movement, and as their education is uninterrupted even if the family is having financial difficulties.

06/11/2026

Gratitude is expressed to everyone for starting our three-day weekend at Mountain Findings.

06/02/2026

Tonight, Mountain Findings held a welcome-back celebration for our volunteers, offering a summer get-together with food and refreshments, and we appreciate everyone who made the fellowship possible.

With our volunteers back we are now open every Thursday through Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Every Scholarship Begins with a Donation: Mountain Findings Awards $64,000 in Scholarships.

HIGHLANDS, NC — Mountain Findings, a nonprofit run entirely by volunteers, has awarded $64,000 in new scholarships to 12 graduating seniors at Highlands High School. The organization is also distributing $40,000 in continuing endowed scholarships to past recipients as they complete their education, bringing its current investment in local students to more than $100,000.

Every scholarship begins with a simple donation. Through donated goods and volunteer support, Mountain Findings helps students pursue trades, certification programs, two-year degrees, and four-year degrees. This year’s funding milestone underscores how everyday household donations can create life-changing opportunities for local students.

“Housewares or furniture donation can make an immediate difference,” said Dan Rupp, president of Mountain Findings. “A sofa, set of end tables, pair of lamps, an area rug, and accessories can generate enough to provide a scholarship for a local student entering a trade program. And when someone donates the contents of an entire house, the impact can be even greater still. They are helping create opportunity and invest in a brighter future for students.”

During the summer and fall, Mountain Findings is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.MountainFindings.org or Facebook.

Donations may be dropped off at 452 Spruce Street or scheduled for pickup by calling 828-526-9929. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

PHOTO: (left to right) Dan Rupp, President; Aniah McKim, Hunter Conner, Jaylin Raby, Claire Worley, John Warner, V-Pres; Lillian Rutter, Soraya Lopez, Cayden Pierson, Isaiah Vilardo, Cheyann Carver, Olivia Corbin, Heidi Doerter, and Claire (Birdie) Sherwood, and Steve Parnell, Scholarship Committee

05/22/2026

Big news from Mountain Findings!

We are incredibly proud to announce Claire Worley, a graduating senior at Highlands High School, as our 2026 Impact Scholarship Award Recipient!

Claire has been awarded a $20,000 four-year scholarship to support her academic journey at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she plans to study to become a critical care nurse serving communities both at home and abroad.

This special award goes to a student who truly lives our mission. For the past year, Claire has worked side-by-side with our volunteers—helping shoppers, moving furniture, loading vehicles, and running the register.

Our goal is to lessen the financial burden on amazing students like Claire so they can focus on changing the world. This year alone, Mountain Findings is proud to award over $64,000 to Highlands High School seniors, alongside $40,000 in ongoing endowed scholarships for past recipients.

Please join us in celebrating Claire and wishing her the absolute best at UNC-Chapel Hill!

(Photo - left to right - John Warner, VP; Claire Worley; Dan Rupp, President; Steve Parnell, Scholarship Committee)

05/15/2026

What a perfect day to go shopping. Sunshine. Blue skies. Temperatures in the 50s and prices suitable for the wallet. A winning combination. See you Saturday, May 16th. 10 am - 1 pm.