Boyle Writes Thought-Provoking Opinion Piece
Have you ever thought any of the following? • Why doesn’t that homeless guy who’s always panhandling at the Airport Road exit ramp just get a job? It’s the best job market in half a century. • I’m not giving this panhandler a dime, ’cause...
Key Commons Spotlight on WLOS
Watch John Le’s story on WLOS about Key Common, Homeward Bound’s newest endeavour into becoming property owners. “Our first foray into owning our own property,” explained Executive Director Meredith Switzer. Watch the video for interviews with...
Asheville City Approves Homeward Bound for Affordable Housing Loan
Asheville City Council approved a $530,000 loan agreement for Homeward Bound in July. The funds will be used to purchase and refurbish a one-acre property at 296 Short Michigan Avenue that has five structures, currently containing 8 one-bedroom apartment units, and 3...
“Passages: A Journey Through Place and Space” Art Show
PASSAGES: A JOURNEY THROUGH PLACE AND SPACE May 10 – July 8, 2019 Every individual’s passage or journey through life is unique. This show is about life’s journey and the places and spaces it can, or has, taken us. For this show, Swannanoa Vallery Fine...
Homeward Bound Featured in Citizen-Times ‘Do Good’ Article
Want to ‘Do Good’ in Asheville? Citizen-Time knows where you can help It’s always the time for a good spring cleaning. As you get ready to clean out your closets, pantries, and garages, keep in mind all the places that would benefit from your...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
Homeward Bound of WNC
Join Homeward Bound for The Event to End Homelessness with song, poetry, and film depicting the struggles of folks who are experiencing homelessness as well as the service providers they rely on.
Help end homelessness for our community's most vulnerable citizens at www.homewardboundwnc.org/donate
-Housing is Healthcare, a film by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Katie Damien
-Home, a performance by Spoken Word Poet Shanita Jackson
-Here for You, a new song written and performed by David LaMotte
Homeward Bound of WNC is a social impact nonprofit working to end homelessness in Buncombe County. Homeward Bound’s methods are based on the national best practice model Housing First which involves moving people into permanent housing first and then providing the wrap around support services they need to stay there. With the support of the community, since 2006, Homeward Bound has found homes for more than 2100 people and 89% have not returned to homelessness.