Community Organization
for Policy Advocacy

About


WNC's Community Organization for Policy Advocacy (COPA) is organizing to empower our community members to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaborative action to influence policies that directly impact our lives and our children's future. Together, we hope to drive positive change and build a brighter future for WNC.

Community Calendar


July 8--Fontana Regional Library Board Meeting at the Nantahala Library, Topton, 36 White Oak Ln, 4 pm.


July 15--Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Justice & Administration Building, 401 Grindstaff Cove Road, Sylva.


July 22--Indivisible Monthly Meeting at Jackson Dems HQ, 500 Mill St., 6:30-8:30pm. Brad Reisinger will be speaking on Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny


July 22--Jackson County School Board Meeting at the Central Office, 398 Hospital Rd., 6pm. Public comments to publiccomments@jcpsmail.org by 4 pm the day before the meeting.

Mission Statement

COPA empowers residents of Jackson County, NC to address community challenges through education, advocacy, and collaborative action.

Vision Statement

COPA envisions a Jackson County where every resident is informed, engaged, and empowered to shape a community that is safe, resilient, and united. We strive for a future where neighbors work together across differences to protect rights, support vulnerable populations, and ensure that every voice contributes to the well-being and strength of our shared home.