“We’re better than ever”
Alex, Kortney, and their three boys decided to move to Asheville from Central Florida after Alex was offered a lead role in an upcoming solar farm. Even though Kortney was an established teacher a…
“It puts a ‘little bean of hope’ in their day“
Chayse is one of the most resilient people I’ve met, and her journey is a powerful testament to determination and self-growth.
After losing both of her parents at four years old, Chayse was…
Woodfin provided a better life for Tommy.
Folks in Permanent Supportive Housing are highly vulnerable individuals with physical and mental disabilities, and complex housing barriers. Most would not survive if left living on the streets…
“I’m just now getting out into the world again.”
Tara is 33 and for years was in a very violent relationship with a man who was associated with an infamous biker gang. The violence continually increased and she finally managed to escape in 201…
A home and hope for Ronnie after years on the streets.
Ronnie spent most of his childhood in an orphanage in Atlanta. His father was an alcoholic and never home and his mother suffered from mental illness. He was placed in a children’s home when he…
Homeward Bound provided “divine intervention”.
In 2016, a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which led to numerous and extended hospital visits, caused Paul to lose his job. Not long after losing employment, and stuck…
“If I’m gonna die, I want to die in my own bed.”
Mae (called ‘Mama Mae’ by friends) experienced homelessness in both Tennessee and North Carolina, but her experience with Homeward Bound is the best she’s had. She recalls feeling like she was t…
“It’s not easy to be in a good mood when you’re homeless.”
Updated: 5/15/24
Laura is a survivor. After attempting to leave an abusive relationship several times, she finally left for good when her husband began to abuse her teenage son. Laura an…
“Having a home helped me develop boundaries.”
When Dwight was 17, his mother took his father’s life when she shot him repeatedly in the back. Dwight was confused and angry and began trying to relieve his pain with drugs and alcohol.&n…
Homeward Bound provides stability for Donna.
I have a client, Donna, who has been successfully housed with HB since 2014. Prior to housing, Donna was constantly getting arrested, going to jail and the hospital, mainly for reasons related t…
“Just because you’re homeless doesn’t mean you’re not somebody.”
Bronya’s father never gave up on her. Not when she moved into a tent that became her home for five years, or when she lived in a camper for three more.
Bronya finally escaped the cruelt…
“Getting people housed, is the best thing you can do for them!”
Matthew grew up a tough kid in New York City. He had a falling out with his parents and a judge granted him emancipation when he was 16. With no parental support, Matthew raised himself and…
“Homeward Bound moved me to the front burner and set me on high.”
Last year Harry moved from a shelter to his own home through his work with us. We interviewed him to understand what the experience was like and what’s happening in his life now.
“A year ago…