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Homeward Bound Announces Jessie Figueroa as Next CEO

November 2, 2026
Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina is pleased to announce that Jessie Figueroa, currently serving as the organization’s Resource Development Director, will become its next Chief Executiv…

Homeward Bound Announces CEO Transition

October 28, 2026
Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina announces that Simon Dwight will transition out of his role as Chief Executive Officer in the coming months. Over the past two years, Simon has led…

Homeward Bound Expands Code Purple Shelter Capacity to 90 Beds This Winter

October 28, 2026
Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina is expanding its participation in Asheville-Buncombe’s community-wide Code Purple Initiative this winter, increasing its emergency shelter capacity from…

Homeward Bound Relaunches Real Estate Agent Partnership to End Homelessness in Buncombe County

July 9, 2026
PRESS RELEASE Homeward Bound Relaunches Real Estate Agent Partnership to End Homelessness in Buncombe County, NCDownload

Homeward Bound of WNC Recognized With Top Benefits Award From Mployer

June 16, 2026
PRESS RELEASE Homeward Bound WNC Recognized with Top Benefits Award from MployerDownload

Introducing Homeward Bound of WNC’s new look!

April 21, 2026
Introducing Homeward Bound of WNC’s new look! Since 2020, we have expanded significantly to meet the needs of our Asheville community, offering various programs focused on moving folks straight fro…

In Memory of Nicholas

February 6, 2026
In Memory of Nicholas Homeward Bound is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Nicholas Lehman Poulos. Nicholas was a dedicated and passionate advocate for our mission to en…

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Homeward Bound of WNC

December 26, 2025
Homeward Bound Press Release – Food Lions Feeds Charitable FoundationDownload

Homeward Bound of WNC Receives Grants from Dogwood Health Trust and WellCare of North Carolina

December 26, 2025
Homeward Bound Press Release – Dogwood Health Trust and WellCare of North Carolina GrantDownload

Homeward Bound in Asheville Watchdog, “Everybody Needs A Home”

December 17, 2025

Compass Point Village celebrates second anniversary

October 23, 2025
Homeward Bound staff and clients gathered for a grill-out to celebrate the second anniversary of Compass Point Village. Compass Point Village welcomed its first resident on September 21, 2023…

Harmonies for Homes

August 20, 2025
CONTACT: Jessie Figueroa, Resource Development Director | (828) 793 – 0072 | Jessie@HomewardBoundWNC.org Abby Nelson, Development Officer | (828) 782- 0016 | AbbyN@HomewardBoundWNC.org August 20…

In Memory of Jim

June 30, 2025
Dear Friends and Supporters, We are writing to share the news of the passing of our community’s beloved Jim Lowder. Jim was a dedicated and passionate leader, and the Homeward Bound family is d…

Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care releases 2025-2028 Strategic Plan

June 16, 2025
The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care approved its 2025-2028 strategic plan to address homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County. Read more about the Continuum of Care here. Final Draft -…

Spectrum News: Compass Point Village Approaches One Year Anniversary

August 27, 2024
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/mountain/news/2024/08/26/compass-point-village-in-asheville-approaches-one-year-anniversary?cid=share_clip