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Irene Wortham Center – 4/12/2026
Irene Wortham Center – 4/12/2026

Matthew Henry, MBA President & CEO, Irene Wortham Center, Inc., Irene Wortham Residential Center, Inc. Executive Director & Beth Hacker Development & Marketing Director

Irene Wortham Center, Inc.

Empowering children and adults with developmental or socioeconomic challenges in Asheville, NC, to lead healthy, happy, and more independent lives since 1961. Irene Wortham Center provides a range of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental delays (IDD). Our programs include an Adult Day Activity Center accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF), Residential Care, and a five-star Early Learning Center for children ages 6 weeks to pre-K.

The 26th Annual IWC Golf Classic

Friday, May 1, 2026 | Silver Creek Golf Club | 4241 Plantation Dr. Morganton, NC 28655 11:30 AM Registration & 1:00PM Shotgun Start

Join us for a day on the course with excellent food and fun prizes, all supporting our mission of comprehensive care for all individuals.

Annual Golf Tournament — Irene Wortham Center

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