Every Dollar Builds Economic Resiliency
Your investment puts quality jobs and opportunity directly in the hands of individuals across our region.
The Impact of Your Investment
At The Industrial Commons, we invest directly in people. Your donation supports ecosystem efforts like TOSS scholarships, workforce pathways through Work in Burke, the Industrial Sewing Program, and the diversion of textile waste into productive reuse.
Together, we’re building a resilient, community-rooted economy across Western North Carolina.
$25
helps an intern get to work during their first week on the job.
$50
provides work essentials like uniforms, boots, and tools for workforce program participants.
$100
supports after-school arts education through TOSS for student scholarship assistance.
$150
provides a scholarship for a student in our Industrial Sewing Program.
$200
covers a students full TOSS summer camp experience, including tuition, materials, and snacks.
FAQs
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The Industrial Commons is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public benefits corporation, and all donations are tax-deductible. Your support helps us make a lasting impact on the lives of people in our region as we live into our mission to grow a diverse working class through locally-rooted wealth. Thank you for considering supporting this mission!
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Yes! The best way to volunteer with TIC is through our Work in Burke or TOSS programs.
Work in Burke offers the opportunity for Morganton locals to serve as community mentors every summer for young adults in their OPT-IN internship program. Submit an inquiry form here.
TOSS is always on the lookout for volunteers to help support programming all year round. Visit their webpage for more information and instructions on how to sign up.
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Our Impact
Our impact is measured in both numbers and stories. Explore our metrics and human-centered stories to see how collective action is creating lasting change.
