Organization Updates | Community News |
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Home for the Holidays Photo Challenge |
Share your voice and support Homeward Bound of WNC on social media through the Home for the Holidays Photo Challenge! Take a stance that housing ends homelessness, and everyone deserves to be home for the holidays.
The challenge ends on December 31. Learn how to get involved here! |
One of our staff member's sign shared on Instagram |
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Our Resource Development Director, Jessie Figueroa spoke with FOX Weather about how Homeward Bound is helping families and individuals made homeless by Hurricane Helene. Click the link or image below to watch. |
Hip-Hop for Housing on Mix 96.5 |
Hip-Hop for Housing was a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our mission and to the talented Homeward Bound staff who made this incredible event possible!
Nate Rice, the show's originator and one of our Scattered Site Case Managers, gave a fantastic interview with Mix 96.5 about why he created the event. Read his interview here. |
We'll share more photos of the event on our socials! |
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Client Stories | Volunteer Shoutouts |
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James was living in Florida when COVID hit and he lost the ability to keep a roof over his head. With no nearby friends or family, he packed his things and began searching for a stable home and a sense of belonging. His journey took him to Detroit, Kentucky, Eastern Tennessee, and finally Brevard, NC, where he enrolled in a year-long rehab program.
However, the program wasn't what he expected. A month later, James was dropped off at the Asheville Airport with $5 and a short piece of advice from his driver: "Find 19 North Ann and you'll be okay." |
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"When I returned to Asheville early last year, I noticed individuals experiencing homelessness panhandling and began researching non-denominational organizations focused on providing assistance. Homeward Bound's housing success rate was impressive, so I decided to volunteer at the AHOPE Day Center to learn more about the organization from the ground up and meet the people we are helping.
Now that I’ve gotten to know the wonderful staff members and am becoming acquainted with those we serve, I look forward to identifying additional ways to contribute." - Murray |
| Murray pouring coffee at AHOPE |
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Community Partnership Spotlight |
Food Connection | Equal Plates Project | World Central Kitchen |
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The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 10.4 million Americans spend half or more of their income on housing, forcing them to choose between shelter, food, and other basic needs. For those experiencing homelessness, these choices become even more difficult. Hunger and homelessness often intensify one another, creating a cycle of physical and emotional challenges.
Organizations like Food Connection, Equal Plates Project, and World Central Kitchen are working to change that, and we witness their impact every day.
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| Food Connection delivers lunch to the AHOPE Day Center at 11:00 am, Monday through Friday |
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The Welcome Home Donation Center |
Donation Drives | In-Demand Donations |
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Most people who are homeless have few or no belongings or furnishings, so when we move individuals and families into their new homes, we provide a house full of clean, gently used furniture and household items donated by our community. |
Items we're always in need of: |
Cleaning supplies, toiletries, and hygiene items are some of our most in-demand items, and donations like these help us stretch our resources even further. |
| What we're low on this month: |
- Cold weather gear: Thick gloves, beanies, insulated jackets, scarves, etc.
- Hand and feet warmers: These are a lifeline for our unhoused neighbors this cold season.
- AHOPE needs coffee and creamer.
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