Veteran’s Day Story

by Ruby Koch-Fienberg | Nov 13, 2017 | Our Stories

Nationwide, 11% of people experiencing homelessness have served in the military, in Asheville, it’s 43%. A big issue like this calls for a big solution. That’s why today, on Veteran’s Day, we are highlighting a veteran who successfully transitioned from...

Homeward Bound of WNC

Homeward Bound of WNC ends homelessness by moving people into permanent housing, and providing the support they need. 89% of the people we've moved into housing are still housed. We receive public and private funding to do our work. If you'd like to be part of the solution, please visit our website and donate today! https://www.homewardboundwnc.org/donate

Please consider donating our most needed items - socks, towels, and washcloths - to AHOPE. We are ALWAYS in need of these three items as we supply over 26,000 showers and 16,000 pairs of socks on an annual basis. Thank you for your continued support!

Address is 19 N Ann Street open 8 am to 3 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 8 am to 11:30 am Wednesdays. If you cannot make those dropoff hours, please visit https://buff.ly/2ITbnJ5 for our Amazon Wishlist so items we need can be directly delivered to us and those who need them!

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Homeward Bound is in need of couches, love seats and arm chairs, in good condition, to give to formerly homeless individuals moving into their homes! It’s a vital part of making a house a home. 🏡❤️ Call 8284125322 and we will pick it up straight from your door! We have been wiped out and need your help!

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We are hosting an Advocate Training to provide volunteers and supporters with an overview of key information about Homeward Bound’s programs and plans. Join us Friday, Sept 27th at NOON. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/Advocate9-27

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more, to get an insider's "snapshot" of Homeward Bound. You will meet key staff who are vital to the work of helping our community's most vulnerable end homelessness through permanent housing.

Advocate trainings are also wonderful opportunities for Homeward Bound’s staff to get your input on issues relating to homelessness in our local community.

Please RSVP as soon as possible (deadline is Friday Sept. 6). through this link: http://bit.ly/Advocate9-27

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We hope you have a safe holiday weekend!

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We hope you all have a safe holiday!

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Sign up for ROUND UP's today! Be one of the first 10 to sign up and one person will win a Homeward Bound T-Shirt!

Not sure what Round-Up Giving is? Set up your account and for every purchase made using your debit/credit card, the excess change to the next dollar would be counted as Round-Up change. Round-ups are then accumulated over the month and are donated either when you reach your "monthly Donation Cap" or at the very end of the month! How cool is that!

Join today and be the Key to ending homelessness!

#endinghomelessness #asheville #housingfirst #harnessapp #roundup #northcarolina

https://homewardbound.harnessapp.com/wv2/donation/round-ups

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Join me in supporting Homeward Bound! Use this link to give: https://homewardbound.harnessapp.com/wv2/

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