2026 Pride Sponsors

To our sponsors, your belief in our work inspires us every day and we are honored to have you as a part of our mission.

Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future.

MAIN SPONSOR

  • Meet Carrie Ann Chandler — Your Values-Driven Western North Carolina Realtor!

    Carrie Ann Chandler’s connection to the mountains of Western North Carolina runs deep. As a child, she spent her summers visiting her beloved Mawmaw and Pawpaw, planting the seeds for her lifelong love of the region. She earned her undergraduate degree at Brevard College, nestled near Pisgah National Forest, and after a few years living in Iowa and Philadelphia, she followed her heart back to the mountains for good in 2016.

    Now rooted in the community, Carrie Ann thrives on exploring mountain trails, supporting local eateries, and forging genuine relationships throughout the area. When she’s not guiding clients through their real estate journeys, she enjoys time with her wife and co-business owner, Angel, playing with their three grandchildren, relaxing with their two dogs and cat, or giving back through volunteer work with several local nonprofits.

    Carrie Ann is more than just a REALTOR® — she’s a mission-driven advocate for her clients. Her work is grounded in three core values that guide every interaction and transaction:

    • Compassion - Buying or selling a home can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Carrie Ann understands this deeply and brings patience, empathy, and trauma-informed practices to every client relationship. She is committed to creating a personalized, pressure-free experience that meets her clients where they are.

    • Inclusion - Carrie Ann believes that everyone deserves to feel welcome, seen, and respected. As a proud lesbian woman living in the South, she understands the importance of safe, affirming spaces — and she works hard to foster them in her business. Her commitment to inclusivity means she serves people from all backgrounds with dignity and warmth.

    • Responsibility - Real estate is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will make. Carrie Ann takes that responsibility seriously. She upholds the highest standards of fiduciary duty, leans on the collective expertise of her firm, and remains a trustworthy, knowledgeable advocate for every client she serves.

Our Yellow Sponsors

  • Legal support for queer, nontraditional, and modern families.

    We believe every family deserves legal representation that sees them fully and treats them with care.

    Whether you’re planning for the future, navigating a separation, or protecting yourself or your children, we’re here with clarity, compassion, and experience.

  • At New Hope Presbyterian Church, it's really all in our name. A loving and diverse community, we seek lives of meaning and purpose as the body of Christ. We are a place of friendship, encouragement, and acceptance. We are a place of reflection, thoughtful inquiry, and service to others. Wherever you find yourself, wherever you have been, we are a place of ... ​New Hope. Now who doesn't need a little of that? ​​​​Life is crazy but there is peace to be had. Come check us out on Sunday morning. Meeting you might be the best thing that happens to us this week!

  • We are a diverse community of believers who come from all over the globe, and from all ages. What draws us together – and keeps us together – is our rich, vibrant faith in God that reflects itself in reaching out to our neighbors both here and around the world.

    Compared to other churches, we’re not old fashioned, but we’re not so contemporary, either. We believe that church shouldn’t divide us, but bring us together.

  • First Congregational Church welcomes persons of all ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations,
    theological beliefs, political affiliation, and those living with mental health challenges.  
    In our diversity, we find strength and a way to understand the inclusiveness of God.
    No matter where you’ve been, or where you are on life’s journey, you belong here and are welcome just as you are.

Our Purple and Blue Sponsors

A poster for Asheville Drag Brunch featuring multiple diverse drag performers in colorful and glamorous costumes, with pink and white text on a brown patterned background.
Logo of the University of Minnesota featuring a clock tower with a blue sky background.
A logo with the text "The Mail & Molly Team" and "Keller Williams Realty," featuring a large red 'M' and stylized text, including the phrase "Moving the Mountains," and indicating the team was established in 2011.
An illustrated outdoor scene with a woman surrounded by various pets, including a dog, a cat, a chicken, a duck, and a guinea pig. The background features mountains, pine trees, and a partly cloudy sky. Text on the image advertises Aunt Holly's Pet Sitting service in Hendersonville, NC, providing contact information and emphasizing that pets are insured and bonded.
A colorful rainbow circle with a purple cross in the center.
Logo for FUEL CIRCLE Community Wellness with a stylized circle and a small icon of a hand holding a leaf in the upper right corner.
Logo for CrossNore, Communities for Children featuring eight colorful circles and the text 'CrossNore Communities for Children'.
Colorful mountain range with the words "blue ridge pride" beneath it.
Business card with the name Edward Jones, Laura C Mukosej, Financial Advisor, in yellow and black text.
Colorful illustration of a dog sitting on a bench with a rainbow, mountains, and clouds in the background. There is a beer glass labeled 'Prideful Pups' in the foreground and a rainbow flag with a marijuana leaf and retrieval of 'www.World™ Pub & Holistic Lounge' text.
Colorful illustration of a dog sitting on a bench with a rainbow, mountains, and clouds in the background. There is a beer glass labeled 'Prideful Pups' in the foreground and a rainbow flag with a marijuana leaf and retrieval of 'www.World™ Pub & Holistic Lounge' text.
A steaming coffee cup with a sunrise or dawn background. Text overlay reads: "Your Next Chapter: Journaling."
A steaming coffee cup with a sunrise or dawn background. Text overlay reads: "Your Next Chapter: Journaling."