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.

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For nearly 45 years, Montessori Learning Community has nurtured children’s independence, curiosity, and connection to community. Our classrooms are intentionally prepared. Our teachers are deeply trained guides. Our families form a vibrant and supportive network rooted in the mountains we call home.

Tuition sustains our daily operations — but it does not fully fund the level of excellence, enrichment, and long-term vision that define MLC.

Philanthropy bridges that gap.

Montessori Learning Community of Asheville

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

Join the Village behind MLC

For more than 40 years, MLC has been sustained by families, businesses, alumni, and community members who believe in investing in childhood.

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.

All supporters receive: A personalized thank-you, a tax-deductible receipt, and recognition (unless anonymity is requested).

Businesses and organizations interested in deeper involvement are invited to become Community Partners, joining a network of local supporters committed to strengthening children, families, and our community.

Ways to Support

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    Scholarships

    Help make Montessori education accessible.

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  • Little girl with curly blonde hair sitting on a blue and white circular rug, reading a picture book, in a cozy room with wooden furniture and green plants.

    Classroom Enrichment

    Materials, learning experiences, teacher resources.

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  • A cozy room with a white fabric teepee, fairy lights, stuffed animals, and a cushion on the floor. There are two wooden stools, a table with a vase of yellow flowers, and art and decorations on the wall. A small mirror and a shelf with bags and supplies are also visible.

    Parent Education

    Programs like Circle of Security.

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  • A smiling young woman with long, curly blonde hair standing outdoors with green foliage in the background, wearing a sleeveless dress with a red, blue, and white floral and paisley pattern.

    Professional Development

    Help teachers gain more learning and continuing education

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  • A wooden table with a green potted plant, a black and white portrait photograph, and a pair of face masks. The table is against a white brick wall decorated with three framed geometric art pieces featuring orange and white radiating lines.

    Club 1981

    $1,981
    In honor of the year MLC first opened its doors, Club 1981 celebrates our legacy while investing in our future.

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  • Classroom with educational materials, including a wooden solar system model, a moon phase calendar, and various classroom supplies on shelves and tables.

    Gala, Fun Run, Family Events.

    Gala, Fun Run, family events.

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  • Young child wearing a green shirt playing with sand and seashells in a wooden bowl.

    MLC Forward

    Securing a permanent home for the future.

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  • Three young girls playing outdoors around a dirt-covered toy oven, with one girl cooking in a frying pan while the other two watch, one of whom is smiling and holding her hands in front.

    General Giving

    Not sure where you would like to give but want to support? We will allocate funds where necessary.

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Become a Community Partner

Community Partners are businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe in investing in children, families, and a stronger Asheville community.

Through financial support, in-kind donations, volunteer involvement, and collaborative opportunities, our partners help sustain scholarships, enrich classrooms, strengthen family programs, and secure MLC's future.

Community Partners receive:

  • Recognition on our Support MLC webpage

  • A logo and direct link to your website

  • Recognition at community events and in select communications

  • Opportunities for partner spotlights throughout the year

  • The chance to connect with families who value community-minded businesses

Most importantly, Community Partners become part of the village that helps children learn, grow, and thrive.

Community Partners Interest Form

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

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