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8518
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Asheville was one of nine cities honored with the prestigious 2006 Awards for Municipal Excellence at the National League of Cities' Congress of Cities in Reno, Nevada, on December 8, 2006. The award recognizes cities that improve the quality of life in their communities. Asheville was the Gold winner in the 50,501-150,000 population category for its “Cultural Renaissance Arts Program.” This innovative summer and after-school arts and humanities program focuses on young people ages 8-15 and provides a platform to address social issues through theatrical productions, visual arts exhibits and dance recitals.
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Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 57 Issue 1, Jan 2007, p12, il
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24098
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Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina is a non-profit organization that inspires young women to be joyful, healthy, and confident. The event takes place twice a year and participants train for a 5k race, learning self-confidence and making friends along the way.
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24074
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My Place is a non-profit organization located in Hendersonville that focuses on teenagers and young adults. It provides housing for youth coming from homelessness, educating them and providing job training along the way.
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24101
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The Youth Empowered Solutions is a non-profit organization that works to change public policy by training youth and providing them with opportunities for hands-on activism. The program targets tobacco use, obesity, and substance abuse and changes policies to create healthier communities.