WellCare Boosts WNC Housing with $2 Million Gift to BeLoved Asheville
By Marge | Published 2025-12-11T19:39:40.809+00:00
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Asheville -- December 11, 2025: In a major step to combat the affordable housing crisis in Western North Carolina, WellCare of North Carolina, an NC Medicaid health plan and subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has announced a significant $2 million investment into BeLoved Asheville. This critical funding is specifically earmarked for the construction of the BeLoved Village in Swannanoa, a groundbreaking micro-home community designed to provide deeply affordable and dignified housing for the region's most vulnerable citizens.
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to addressing the crucial link between stable housing and overall community health, setting the stage for accelerating the development of this innovative solution in Buncombe County.I. Donation Funding and Project UseThe $2 million check from WellCare is a foundational piece of capital funding that will directly support the creation and scaling of the BeLoved Village model.Total Investment: $2 Million from WellCare of North Carolina.Target Project: