Friends of Gorges State Park is a 501(c)(3) organization established to support North Carolina's "Crown Jewel," Gorges State Park in Sapphire, NC. The mission of the Friends of Gorges is to: 1. Develop, encourage and promote public awareness of Gorges State Park of North Carolina; 2. Serve as a philanthropic volunteer organization for support of programs, development of facilities, and promotion of recreational facilities for Gorges State Park; 3. Solicit, hold, and expend funds for such purposes; and 4. Render assistance as requested by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, and by Gorges State Park staff.