7th Annual HomeTrust Bank Open Your Heart to Women and Homelessness Luncheon

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Chayse’s Story and “A Chance to Save a Life”

At this year’s luncheon, we shared the story of Chayse, one of our female clients housed in January 2024. Chayse attended the event and shared her poem “A Chance to Save a Life.”

Luncheon photos

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Friday, February 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (doors open at 11:30)

Trinity Episcopal Church | 60 Church St, Asheville, NC 28801.

The most recent Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress revealed that 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2024—the highest number recorded since data collection began in 2007. Between 2023 and 2024 alone, the total number grew by over 118,000 due to a worsening housing crisis, rising inflation, stagnating wages among middle- and lower-income households, and the persisting effects of systematic racism and sexism.

Of this population, 39% are women. Women account for 58% of all families with children and 10% of veterans living in shelters, transitional housing, or on the streets. In many cases, their experiences are often compounded by a disproportionate exposure to gender-based violence and inequality.

As we step into 2025, we must come together in offering these women the strength and support they deserve. In doing so, we invite you to join us at the 7th Annual HomeTrust Bank Open Your Heart to Women and Homelessness Luncheon on February 14, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church St, Asheville, NC 28801.

This year’s theme, A Place to Grow, centers on how the stability of a home acts as the foundation for growth and opportunity to build a better future. A panel of community experts will share their insights, followed by a Q&A to deepen our understanding of the challenges and solutions surrounding women and homelessness. You’ll also hear a first-hand experience from one of our female clients and a few words from our new CEO, Dr. Simon Dwight.

This year’s panelists include: 

Lacy Hoyle, Homelessness Program Manager, Buncombe County

Kristal Perez, Program Manager, Thrive Asheville

Destiny Morrow, Peer Support Specialist, Sunrise Community for Recovery & Wellness

Amanda Thomas, CADC, Rapid Rehousing HACA Program Manager, Homeward Bound of WNC

Your presence at this event would mean a great deal to us and the women we serve as we continue to work toward preventing and ending homelessness in Buncombe County. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience by clicking the button below.  Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on the 14th!