COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS + SUPPORT
Support MLC
For nearly 45 years, Montessori Learning Community has nurtured children, supported families, and strengthened our Asheville community. Our ability to continue this work depends on the collective support of individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations who believe in investing in childhood.
Tuition provides the foundation for our everyday work at Montessori Learning Community, but our community helps us do more.
Through donations, sponsorships, in-kind gifts, and community partnerships, we're able to invest in our educators, strengthen our classrooms, support our families, and create meaningful experiences for the children in our care.
Whether you're an MLC family, a local business, an alum, or simply someone who believes in the importance of early childhood education, there is a place for you in our community.
It takes a community to grow a school.
When you support MLC, you invest in:
Beautiful, purposefully prepared Montessori environments
Enrichment programs in music, language, art, and outdoor education
Professional growth and training for our teachers
Campus improvements that enhance safety and accessibility
The long-term sustainability of our school for generations of Asheville families
Ways to Support MLC
Supporting MLC doesn't look just one way. Whether you want to make a gift, build an ongoing partnership, support an upcoming event, or share something your business or family can offer, every contribution helps strengthen our community.Every contribution—whether directed toward scholarships, classroom enrichment, parent education, community events, or MLC Forward—helps create opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
Become a Community Partner
Join a growing network of local businesses and organizations invested in MLC. Partnerships can include financial support, in-kind contributions, services, experiences, or other creative ways of working together.
Make a Gift
Every gift, at every level, makes a difference. Donations help us invest in our educators, classrooms, family support, and the long-term strength of MLC.
Support an Event
Help bring MLC's community events and fundraisers to life through sponsorships, donated goods or services, food, auction items, and more.
Give In-Kind
Have something else to share? Goods, professional services, expertise, materials, and experiences can all make a meaningful impact at MLC.
Events at MLC
Gather with us. Celebrate with us. Help make it possible.
Our community events bring MLC families, friends, and neighbors together—and community support helps us make them happen. Businesses and individuals can get involved through event sponsorships, food and supply donations, services, auction items, or simply by joining us.
Trunk-or-Treat- October 31st, 2026
Our 5th annual Halloween celebration featuring activities, a coffee/cider bar, and a real good time.
Harvest at MLC- November 5th, 2026
Our fall community celebration featuring MLC's first annual Chili Cook-Off, family activities, food, and plenty of time together.
The Community Table- Spring 2027
Our annual spring fundraising event celebrating the people and community that make MLC feel like home.
End of Year Celebration- June 4th, 2027
Our community celebration for a year of growth, fun, and achievement.
Meet our Community Partners
Community is more than part of our name—it's the foundation of our work. These local businesses, organizations, artists, and makers help enrich the Montessori Learning Community of Asheville and the families we serve.
Supporting our partners helps strengthen the network of relationships that allows our community to thrive.
Together, We Build the Future
When our entire community participates, we demonstrate the strength, stability, and shared belief that define Montessori Learning Community.
Your gift — at any level — helps ensure that MLC continues to nurture independence, curiosity, and connection for generations to come.
For questions about giving or partnership opportunities:
Sarah Harris McClure
Director of Community Outreach and Development
outreach@mlcasheville.org