Asheville CAN

Representing neighborhood associations throughout Asheville for more than 30 years!

CAN's Vision:

Vibrant neighborhoods united in purpose, strong in voice, dedicated to equality and justice

CAN's Mission:

The Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods (CAN) is a 501(c)3 organization that:

Educates and informs the community about matters that concern Asheville area neighborhoods;
Provides a means for Asheville area neighborhood organizations and groups to share information;
Provides technical assistance to neighborhood groups and individuals that are interested in participating in community affairs; and,
Advocates for the stability and quality of life of neighborhoods and the community

CAN's Value:

Experienced neighborhood leaders and experts ready to offer guidance and assistance
Proven ability to work constructively with government personnel in city departments and commissions to influence early actions
Rallying numerous groups to action on topics that impact neighborhoods
Continuous monitoring to timely discover developments and ordinances that may impact
neighborhoods
Credibility with city decision makers by presenting well considered facts rather than uninformed emotion

CAN Executive Board Members

Rick Freeman - President

Patrick Gilbert - Funding co-ordinator

Helen Hyatt - VP3 Neighborhood Liason

Want to make a difference in your neighborhood?

Represent your neighborhood as a member of the CAN Board of Directors!

Become a CAN Volunteer

We're always looking for help from talented, civic-minded individuals. We need folks to help us with the following areas of our work: