Helping at Risk Kids - HARK

Helping at Risk Kids - HARK Helping at Risk Kids, Inc. (HARK) serves abused and neglected children, many of whom are identified through the Guardians ad Litem.

HARK is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides support and resources for at-risk children in the greater Buncombe County area to promote a safe, enriching, and hopeful future. HARK was formerly known as the Guardian ad Litem Association (GALA) of Buncombe County. The name change allows us to (a) expand our mission beyond at-risk children currently in protective custody under the state’s

social service system, and (b) remove confusion with the Guardians ad Litem who acts as the voice of the children in family court. We have a vision that vulnerable children, including every abused and/or neglected child, will have the support they need to succeed and to grow up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization (501(c)(3).

Inclusivity is at the heart of our mission. We stand in the celebration of love this month and every month. Everyone des...
06/01/2026

Inclusivity is at the heart of our mission. We stand in the celebration of love this month and every month. Everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and respected, exactly as they are. ❤️🧡💛💚💙🩷💜

Thank you to for the tasty raffle prize! This basket can be yours by next week. How you ask? By buying tickets to our r...
06/01/2026

Thank you to for the tasty raffle prize! This basket can be yours by next week.

How you ask? By buying tickets to our raffle!! Now online at the link in our bio.

This basket (and more!) will be available online this week. Don't forget to buy your tickets!

Join us on June 7th for a day full of pickleball, family fun, community connection, and giving back. Let’s support local children and families in need. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.hark-bc.org/play-for-the-kids-event

Event webpage (link in bio)

We are so lucky to have as a sponsor for our event! They have donated the most gorgeous products for our raffle basket....
06/01/2026

We are so lucky to have as a sponsor for our event! They have donated the most gorgeous products for our raffle basket. And thank you to for the beautiful earrings.

This basket (and more!) will be available online this week. Don't forget to buy your tickets!

Join us on June 7th for a day full of pickleball, family fun, community connection, and giving back. Let’s support local children and families in need. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.hark-bc.org/play-for-the-kids-event

Event webpage (link in bio)

A round of applause for our sponsor of the day Anneliesse has curated the most dreamy local market and has made a lovel...
06/01/2026

A round of applause for our sponsor of the day

Anneliesse has curated the most dreamy local market and has made a lovely basket for our raffle (tickets available starting next week). Check out Haunt at 387 Haywood Road.

Join us on June 7th for a day full of pickleball, family fun, community connection, and giving back. Let’s support local children and families in need. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.hark-bc.org/play-for-the-kids-event

Event webpage (link in bio)

A huge THANK YOU to for their generous support!Wunderland has donated an amazing Raffle prize (Check out the second sli...
05/29/2026

A huge THANK YOU to
for their generous support!

Wunderland has donated an amazing Raffle prize (Check out the second slide!) to benefit vulnerable children in Buncombe County.

Join us on June 7th for a day full of pickleball, family fun, community connection, and giving back. Let’s support local children and families in need. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.hark-bc.org/play-for-the-kids-event

Event webpage (link in bio)

🌟 Sponsor of the Day! 🌟A huge THANK YOU to for her generous support! Because of her generosity, we are able to host thi...
05/28/2026

🌟 Sponsor of the Day! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to for her generous support! Because of her generosity, we are able to host this event for the community while supporting vulnerable children and families in Buncombe County. Reach out to Katerina for all of your real estate needs!

Join us on June 7th for a day full of pickleball, family fun, community connection, and giving back. Let’s support local children and families in need. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.hark-bc.org/play-for-the-kids-event

Event webpage (link in bio)

🌟 Sponsor of the Day! 🌟A huge THANK YOU to for their generous support! Because of their generosity we are able to host...
05/27/2026

🌟 Sponsor of the Day! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to for their generous support! Because of their generosity we are able to host this event for the community while supporting vulnerable children and families in Buncombe County.

Join us on June 7th for a day full of pickleball, family fun, community connection, and giving back. Let’s support local children and families in need. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.hark-bc.org/play-for-the-kids-event

Event webpage (link in bio)

🌟 Sponsor of the Day! 🌟A huge THANK YOU to for their generous support! We are so grateful to Ace & Eagle for allowing u...
05/21/2026

🌟 Sponsor of the Day! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to for their generous support! We are so grateful to Ace & Eagle for allowing us to host our upcoming pickleball tournament on their amazing courts.

Be sure to check them out and show them some love for supporting local kids and families!

Join us on June 7th for a day full of pickleball, family fun, community connection, and giving back. Let’s support local children and families in need. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.hark-bc.org/play-for-the-kids-event

Event webpage (link in bio)

Introducing the “Love, Asheville” Raffle Basket 💙Can’t make it to Play for the Kids on June 7th? Maybe you’re not local ...
05/21/2026

Introducing the “Love, Asheville” Raffle Basket 💙

Can’t make it to Play for the Kids on June 7th? Maybe you’re not local but still want to show some love for at-risk children in our community?

You can still support HARK and have a chance to win an incredible, online-exclusive basket filled with Asheville favorites!

There’s truly no place like Asheville, and every item in this basket was made or donated with love by local artists, makers, businesses, and organizations that care deeply about our community.

Basket includes:
• Poppy Popcorn
• One-of-a-kind local stained glass piece
• T-shirts & tote bags
• HARK swag
• And more!

Total value: $200+

🎟️ Tickets:
• $10 = 1 entry
• $50 = 10 entries

How to enter:

Go to https://www.hark-bc.org/play-for-the-kids-event

LINK IN BIO

Every ticket helps support vulnerable children and families in Buncombe County.

Winner will be contacted June 10th! Good luck!

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Buncombe County, NC
28801

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