Irene Wortham Center, Inc.

08/17/2026

Our Fall Festival will be joined by the Easel Rider Mobile Art Lab from Leaf Global Arts ! 🎨 🚐

The Easel Rider brings hand-on artistic experiences directly into the community and is a great activity for families to engage with creativity in an approachable way.

Stay tuned for more updates on activities and vendors at the festival! 🍁

08/12/2026

🎒✨ BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AT ASHEVILLE MALL! ✏️📚

Let’s kick off the new school year with a day full of family fun, community, music, food & more! Join us at Asheville Mall on Saturday, August 22 for a Back to School celebration the whole family can enjoy.

🎒 Backpack Giveaway
🤝 Community Partners
🛼 Skating Rink
🎧 DJ & Live Music
🌮 Food Trucks
🚗 Car Show
🎉 Games, activities & more!

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and come celebrate the start of a great school year with our Asheville community! 💛

📍 Asheville Mall
📅 Saturday, August 22

Tag a family who needs to know! 👇

08/10/2026

We’re seeking vendors for our Fall Festival Oct 17! 🍂

Nonprofits and community organizations are welcome to offer resource tables where they can connect with the families of our residents and children.

Plus, businesses that want to market their services at a fun family event can book table space through sponsorships!

Contact [email protected] or sign up on our website to reserve your spot today! 🦋

08/05/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

Audrey is the Home Manager for our new Balsam and Nellie John homes in Haywood County. She has worked for 15 years in person-first care.

Her favorite thing about working here is the people!

Thank you Audrey tor your diligence and excellent communication! ✨

08/04/2026

📚🎉 We'll be at the Back to School Bash THIS Saturday, August 8—and we can't wait to see you there!

Stop by the Irene Wortham Center table to say hello, learn more about our programs, and join in on a day full of fun as we celebrate the start of a new school year.

There will be activities, community resources, and plenty of smiles for the whole family!

We hope you'll come out, enjoy the festivities, and help us kick off the school year together. See you Saturday! 💙🍎

08/03/2026

Join us for the Irene Wortham Center Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17! 🍁

This is an opportunity to meet our residents, learn about our programs, or simply spend a fun day in the community.

Stay tuned for more info on the delicious food, exciting guests, and fun activities we’ll have at the event. 🌟

07/31/2026

This week, our staff gathered to celebrate our new employees’ combined 39 years of service to individuals with developmental disabilities. 🎉

This was a great reminder of our shared mission as employees and our commitment to collaboration to build a more inclusive society. 🦋

We were glad to be joined by many of the new people we serve!

07/28/2026

🎉 Get ready for the annual Back to School Bash on August 8, 2026! This epic afternoon is going to be packed with awesome music, high-energy games, and non-stop good vibes.
We’re super excited to share that Irene Wortham Center will be right in the middle of the action! Stop by our booth to join in on the fun, hang out with our team, and learn more about our mission to empower individuals of all abilities in our community.
Mark your calendars, bring the family, and come kick off the school year with us! 🎒✨

Back-2-School BASH
FREE | Saturday | 8/8 | 1 - 5pm | All Ages
Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
Details at avlREC.com, use code SH260325

Our annual Back to School Bash will be an epic afternoon packed with awesome music, high-energy games, and good vibes. Be sure to arrive on time, as essential school supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information please contact Tameka Hill - 828-274-7739.

07/28/2026

Life at Irene Wortham Center is about connection, inclusion, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. 🦋

Join us at one of our upcoming events to celebrate our mission, learn more about the work we do, and discover how you can make a difference. Whether you're attending a fundraiser, volunteering, or simply stopping by to say hello, your support helps build a more inclusive community for people of all abilities.

Check out our upcoming events calendar and mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there!

07/26/2026

Did you know the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on this day, 36 years ago?

The ADA forbids discrimination based on physical or mental disabilities, creating a new era of inclusion, independence, and self-sufficiency for Americans with disabilities.

Our work is a key part of that process, giving all children the benefits of an education and connecting adults with life-changing opportunities for self-expression.

Today serves as a reminder of our responsibility to recognize differences in ability while advocating for a more inclusive society!