HCCA is proud to congratulate board member Storms Reback on his selection by the City of Asheville as July's outstanding neighborhood volunteer. 

From the July 23 issue of Neighborhood News:

"Moving to a new community is challenging enough, settling in and becoming actively engaged is another. We are saluting Storms because he came, he saw, and is making a difference.

Storms has been a driving force behind significant and tangible improvements to the Haw Creek community. He launched the first-ever Haw Creek Heritage Festival in 2023 that unites artists, musicians, and storytellers to celebrate community history and culture. He organized the inaugural ‘Haw Creek Hustle’ 5K race, which featured 125 local runners and strengthened the Haw Creek community's identity.

One of Storms' most visible contributions is replacing the community identification sign at the entrance to the Haw Creek neighborhood. This compelling and beautifully landscaped sign showcases his 'can do' attitude and ability to mobilize neighbors. As chair of the Clean & Green Committee, Storms also led cleanups of overgrown vegetation in Haw Creek Park.

Storms’ effectiveness is remarkable considering that he accomplished all the above and more in just one year of service as a Board member of the Haw Creek Community Association.

Thank you, Storms Reback, for your unwavering dedication, outstanding contributions, and infectious positive attitude that is inspiring many and significantly improving the Haw Creek Community!”