Welcome- we’re so glad you’re here!

OpenDoors Asheville’s mission is to strengthen community by eliminating the race-based
opportunity and achievement gap for students through education.


Who we prioritize:

  • K-11th grade students living in Buncombe County

  • Those most affected by the race-based opportunity & achievement gap

  • Students with diagnosed and/or suspected learning differences

  • Students living in subsidized housing, who are unhoused, or who are designated McKinney-Vento

The process:

  1. Complete the referral form below to tell us a little more about the student/s you have in mind

  2. Have a brief phone conversation with a member of the OpenDoors Asheville education team staff

  3. If it seems like a good fit, come into OpenDoors Asheville for an in-person conversation 

  4. Join the OpenDoors Asheville family!

Please note: We are currently on a waitlist. The intake process may take several weeks or several months. Please also note that a referral to OpenDoors Asheville is not a guarantee of services. We require families to go through the process outlined above to ensure OpenDoors Asheville is a good fit for each family.

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your student/s. We’re looking forward to getting to know you!