Quality Forward

Quality Forward began in l974 as Quality 76 to celebrate the nation's Bicentennial in l976. A group of Asheville residents visited Switzerland and were inspired to come back home and beautify their hometown, thinking that our mountain environment, architecture and people are as beautiful as any European village. It was started with a $2,000 grant from Wachovia Bank under the umbrella of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Goals

QF's goals are to enhance the environment and quality of life for citizens in Asheville and Buncombe County through awareness building, community activities and partnership; promote anti-litter, waste reduction and planting efforts through grassroots activities, school programs, public awareness and public policy; and to educate our fellow citizens about environmental issues, value of urban trees and other quality of life issues.