GAP Report for 4/13/26
Summary of the Report
Help Expand Government Accountability in Asheville
We’ve had some of our most significant successes lately, with the opportunity for even more impact the rest of this year. Will you help us expand our impact in Asheville and Buncombe County for the rest of this year? Right now, a supporter is matching every donation to GAPavl — up to $5,000 — but only for this coming week. Learn more about our fundraising campaign for 2026 here.
Volunteer Opportunity
Our friends at the Center for Participatory Change (CPC) are seeking volunteers for Community Voices in Action, a collaborative, one-day community listening event designed to center lived experience in housing and recovery planning
The event, which will take place on Saturday, April 18, brings together community members, grassroots organizations, and institutional partners in a welcoming, people-centered environment that supports meaningful participation, honest storytelling, and collective learning. This gathering is intentionally designed as a community listening day party, combining music, food, care, and structured listening opportunities to create conditions where people feel comfortable sharing their experiences and perspectives. CPC is responsible for creating the container and designing the day-of experience, ensuring the event is culturally responsive, accessible, and grounded in community trust. Thrive AVL and the City of Asheville are collaborative listening partners in this structure. You can sign up to volunteer here, and to attend the event here.
Templates and Links to More Information
Take action with us:
Here are all active email templates:
- Email the Buncombe County Commission about the need to postpone the property appraisal appeal deadline
- Email the Buncombe County Commission about the need for an overarching anti-displacement policy
Resources:
Click here to read our full proposed anti-displacement policy proposal.
We prepared a three-part Special Report on the history of the proposed performing arts center called “Before Parkside: An Active Eagle Street Community.”
- Click here to read our introduction
- Click here for Part 1
- Click here for Part 2
- Click here for Part 3
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