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I’ve created this resource guide to help local families find what they need to survive and thrive. Based on my work in local government and nonprofit organizations, my list prioritizes relevant, up-to-date information that will get you what you need most directly.
Are you an organization who would like me to add you, or update your information? Please email more@allfamiliesavl.com.
-Angelica Coté, Founder
211
Description: 24-7 hotline to help connect you to any resource you might need
Address: N/A
Phone: 211
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Service Type: Resource Connections
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes, A Limited Amount
How to get what you need: Just dial 211 on your phone to be connected with someone who can help
12 Baskets Cafe & Free Store
Description: Provides food, free store, community connection, and poverty education
Address: 610 Haywood Rd Suite B Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 222-0393
Email: contact@ashevillepovertyinitiative.org
Website: https://www.ashevillepovertyinitiative.org/
Service Type: Food, Community Connections, Adult/Continuing Education, Household Goods, Free Items
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: No
How to get what you need: Go to Haywood Rd. site Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 am cafe opens for coffee; 11 am to 1 pm – Lunch is served and free store is open. Can call or email
All Souls Counseling Center
Description: Sliding scale affordable mental health counseling for un- and under-insured
Address: 35 Arlington St. Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-259-3369
Email: N/A
Website: https://allsoulscounseling.org
Service Type: Healthcare – Mental Health
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes
How to get what you need: Call the phone number and ask if appointments are available for new patients
Community Health and Wellness Collective Services – “The Collective”
Description: Community-based healthcare support for people facing healthcare issues. Serves people who need help navigating the system, or have other needs impacting health like housing, food access, etc. Lifestyle and wellness programming that can help manage chronic conditions.
Address: N/A
Phone: (828) 280-7864
Email: chwcllc@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.chwcs.org/get-help
Service Type: Wellness, Healthcare-Women’s, Healthcare-Men’s, Recreation, Resource Connections, Elder Care, Healthcare-LGBTQ+, Healthcare-Children’s, Disabilities, Housing, Community Connections, Adult/Continuing Education
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes, A Limited Amount
How to get what you need: Fill out an intake form in the “Get Help” section of their website, or contact them with questions.
FOOD Connection
Description: Provides fresh free meals from local restaurants
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Website: https://food-connection.org/
Service Type: Food
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: No
How to get what you need: See weekly food schedule on front page of webstite. Available in various location across Buncombe Tuesday-Saturday
KL Training Solutions / My Daddy Taught Me That / My Sistah Taught Me That / KL Impact Academy
Description: KL Training solutions delivers powerful mentorship programs for boys and girls under My Daddy Taught Me That and My Sistah Taught Me That. They also run KL Impact Academy, an after-school academic enrichment program for K-8 students.
Address: 3 Hunt Hill Place Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-582-2261
Email: admin@mydaddytaughtmethat.org
Website: https://mydaddytaughtmethat.org/
Service Type: K-12 Education, Youth Mentorship
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Unknown
How to get what you need: Apply to programs through the forms on the website.
MANNA Food Bank
Description: Food bank, also has a connection tool to find pop up community mobile food markets and food pantries nearest to you.
Address: Various locations
Phone: 828-290-9749
Email: N/A
Website: https://mannafoodbank.org/
Service Type: Food, Resource Connections
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: No
How to get what you need: Call the phone number or visit the website to find food and other connections to resources
Resources for Resilience
Description: Trainings in stress and trauma resilience for caregivers and families, as well as for those working in high-stress professions. Offers free programing for WNC residents.
Address: 13½ Eagle Street, Suite K Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828.367.7092
Email: information@resourcesforresilience.org
Website: https://resourcesforresilience.org/
Service Type: Helene Relief, Healthcare – Mental Health, Adult/Continuing Education
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Unknown
How to get what you need: Look at event calendar section on the website to register for events and activities
The Glitter Sisters, Inc
Description: Coaching, support, and retreats that help build youth leadership, and empower them in their academic and personal lives and future careers.
Address: N/A
Phone: 828.205.3674
Email: nicole@theglittersistersinc.com
Website: https://www.theglittersistersinc.com/
Service Type: Youth Mentorship, Teen Development
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Unknown
How to get what you need: Visit the “services” section of the website where you can learn more about offerings and schedule an intake.
WNC Bridge Foundation – Rathbun House
Description: Hospitality house for caregivers of people in the hospital, including NICU parents. WNC Bridge Foundation also operates a thrift store and gives grants to local organizations.
Address: 294 Overlook Rd Asheville NC 28803. This is address for the foundation, not the hospitality house.
Phone: 828.277.4815
Email: info@wncbridge.org
Website: https://wncbridge.org/learn/rathbun-house/
Service Type: Housing, Disabilities, Healthcare-Children’s, Healthcare-Women’s, Healthcare-Men’s, Elder Care, Baby Support
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes
How to get what you need: Must have a referral. Contact patient’s case manager, social worker, discharge planner or nurse navigator. Only for families who live outside Buncombe County.
Sistas Caring 4 Sistas
Description: Doula and prenatal support for pregnant BIPOC people
Address: 50 South French Broad Ave. #212 ឵ Asheville NC 28801
Phone: 828-575-0488
Email: referrals@sistascaring4sistas.org
Website: https://sc4s.org/
Service Type: Healthcare-Women’s, Baby Support, Resource Connections, Healthcare-LGBTQ+
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes, A Limited Amount
How to get what you need: Fill out web contact form and/or send email to referrals@sistascaring4sistas.org
Mountain Aging Partners
Description: Services for older adults, including Meals on Wheels and adult day programs, as well as caregiver support.
Address: 105 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 692-4203
Email: connect@mapnc.org
Website: https://www.mountainagingpartners.org/
Service Type: Elder Care, Food
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Unknown
How to get what you need: Call the helpline number listed to connect with services
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)
Description: Nonprofit, cutting-edge healthcare clinic that provides training for healthcare professionals. Focuses on serving all patients regardless of ability to pay. Contains specialties in OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Pharmacy, Internal Medicine, and Dentistry.
Address: 121 Hendersonville Road Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 257-4400
Email: N/A
Website: https://mahec.net/home
Service Type: Disabilities, Addiction/Substance Misuse, Healthcare-Children’s, Healthcare-Women’s, Healthcare-Men’s, Healthcare-LGBTQ+, Healthcare – Mental Health, Wellness
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes
How to get what you need: Call the main number for appointments and questions.
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Description: Programs include affordable homeownership, housing for elders aging in place, affordable home repair, and disaster home repair for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Also operate a ReStore thrift store
Address: 33 Meadow Road Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-251-5702
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.ashevillehabitat.org/
Service Type: Housing, Helene Relief, Elder Care
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes, A Lot
How to get what you need: Application forms for the various programs are available on the website, and must be turned in to administrative offices along with any required income or other documentation when completed. Otherwise, call main number or complete website contact form to learn more.
Lutheridge Camp & Conference Center
Description: Christian camp and conference center offering summer and year-round programs for youth. Scholarships available
Address: 2049 Upper Laurel Dr Arden, NC 28704
Phone: 828-209-6302
Email: N/A
Website: https://lutheridge.org/
Service Type: Childcare, Recreation, Summer Camp, Youth Programming
Org Type: Religious Organization
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes
How to get what you need: Register online for programming, scholarship application available online as well.
Girl Scouts – Carolina Peaks to Piedmont
Description: Offers programming and groups for girls that teach leadership, outdoor, community service, and other skills. Summer camp and equestrian programs available.
Address: 37 College Place Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 800-672-2148
Email: info@girlscoutsp2p.org
Website: https://www.girlscoutsp2p.org/
Service Type: Recreation, Youth Mentorship, Youth Programming, Summer Camp
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes
How to get what you need: Join troops and discover available resources and experiences directly on the website.
ABCCM
Description: Sponsored by 300+ area churches, provides multiple resources and services. Crisis ministry can help with households facing financial crises with food, clothing, utility bill payment, rent payments, and household goods. Also runs several shelters, including those for mothers with children. Multiple locations provide services, check website for one near you.
Address: 1845 Brevard Rd Arden, NC 28704
Phone: 828-259-5300
Email: info@abccm.org
Website: https://www.abccm.org/get-help/
Service Type: Housing, Utility Bills/Energy, Food, Healthcare-Women’s, Healthcare-Men’s, Homelessness, Household Goods, Free Items, Resource Connections
Org Type: Religious Organization
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes
How to get what you need: Visit the link provided to access the various services. Call the main line to get routed to the service you need. Check the website for locations and hours for walk-in services
American Red Cross
Description: N/A
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
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Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: N/A
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP)
Description: Works with local farmers and hosts and connects farmers’ markets across WNC. Offers Double Up food bucks at some markets, which allows SNAP recipients to use their EBT cards to purchase local food and receive up to $20 in free tokens to spend with farmer’s market food vendors. Eligible MAHEC patients may also get a Farm Fresh Produce Prescription, which they can redeem for $20-$60 in farmers’ market tokens.
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Service Type: Food, Family Activities
Org Type: N/A
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: N/A
Growing Minds Farm to School (from ASAP)
Description: Mainly works in schools, but also has lesson plans and educational resources for kids on their website related to growing food
Address: N/A
Phone: 828-236-1282
Email: N/A
Website: https://growing-minds.org/
Service Type: Early Education, K-12 Education
Org Type: Lorem Ipsum
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: N/A
Asheville Community Theater
Description: Offers theatre classes for ages 4-17, with scholarships available
Address: 35 E. Walnut St. Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 254-1320
Email: N/A
Website: https://ashevilletheatre.org/
Service Type: K-12 Education, Arts/Creative, Youth Programming, Family Activities
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: If using a scholarship, apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/123jHAlJrAtLZ2mja20zh4pH6KL4oBGQWlyKFsPvlKU0/viewform?edit_requested=true instead of filling out a registration
Caring for Children – Eckerd Connects
Description: Provides traditional and therapeutic foster care services, as well as free foster parent training and support
Address: 46 Clayton Street Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 777-5715
Email: N/A
Website: https://eckerd.org/services/children-family-services/foster-care/caring-for-children-nc/
Service Type: Foster Care
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes
How to get what you need: Follow the link to sign up for free foster parent training
Asheville GreenWorks
Description: Environmental organization that plants and protects trees, does waste cleanups, recycling, etc. Internship and Alternative Spring Break programs available for youth interested in environmental advocacy, conservation, and sustainability
Address: 2 Sulphur Springs Road Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-254-1776
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/
Service Type: Teen Workforce Development, Environment, Youth Programming
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: No
How to get what you need: Visit here for youth programming and internships: https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/youth
Asheville Humane Society
Description: Runs a safety net program that can help with vet expenses, pet supplies and food
Address: 14 Forever Friend Lane Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 761-2008
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.ashevillehumane.org/get-help/pet-helpline/
Service Type: Pets
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Unknown
How to get what you need: Call or text the phone number provided to reach the helpline. If calling, leave a voicemail and await a call back, do not call multiple times
Babies Need Bottoms
Description: Provides diapers, wipes, and barrier creams to partner agencies, which then distribute them to clients in need. Important, this organization does not provide diapers directly to individuals; you need to contact one of their partners.
Address: N/A
Phone: (828) 658-5348
Email: N/A
Website: https://babiesneedbottoms.org/
Service Type: Baby Support
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Unknown
How to get what you need: Find one of their partner agencies here: https://babiesneedbottoms.org/partners/ If you are already a client of a partner agency, contact them and let them know of your diaper need. You can also find emergency diaper supplies at BEAR Closet at Abernethy UMC – Asheville – (828) 254-2612
St. Paul’s UMC BEAR Closet – Asheville, NC – (828) 252-6512
Catholic Charities – Asheville, NC – (828) 255-0146
BEAR Closet at Snow Hill UMC – Candler – (828) 670-1884
BEAR Closet
Description: Provides supplies needed by babies and young children such as diapers, bassinets, car seats, high chairs, toys, etc.
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Service Type: Items for Kids/Babies, Baby Support
Org Type: Faith-Based Organization
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Unknown
How to get what you need: Visit here to find hours and locations:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cH6i14ExaFKO3HbIMLgVmnTkshdNk9TW/view?usp=drive_link
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Description: Big Brothers and Sisters spend time with a matched child either in the community, during school, as part of afterschool programs. There are also middle school peer groups.
Address: 50 South French Broad, #213 Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Service Type: Youth Mentorship
Org Type: N/A
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: N/A
The ARC of North Carolina
Description: Serves individuals and families with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) with housing and employment services, among others.
Address: 131 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-254-4771
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.arcnc.org/west-region#
Service Type: Disabilities, Employment, Teen Workforce Development, Housing
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Unknown
How to get what you need: Visit the webpage for each service to learn how to apply/get in touch
Beloved Asheville
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Email: N/A
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Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: N/A
bgcar.org
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Email: N/A
Website: https://bgcar.org/
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Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: N/A
Arts AVL
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Email: N/A
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Service Type: Recreation, Arts/Creative
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Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: N/A
Black Mountain Counseling Center
Description: Mental health counseling services for un and underinsured of any age
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Service Type: Healthcare – Mental Health
Org Type: N/A
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: N/A
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Description: Works to protect and preserve the Blue Ridge Parkway, and uplift culture and communities along the Parkway. Kids in Parks program helps engage families with National Parks and special TRACK trails and other activities to get them out in nature
Address: 717 S. Marshall Street, Suite 105B Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (866) 308-2773
Email: Info@brpfoundation.org
Website: https://brpfoundation.org/
Service Type: Family Activities, Youth Programming, Recreation
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: No
How to get what you need: Visit https://www.kidsinparks.com/ to learn more about outdoor activities for kids
Community Action Opportunities
Description: Several different services for low-income individuals and families. Head Start preschool for ages 3-5, weatherization services to help save on energy bills. Life Works program helps participants move out of poverty with education, employment, childcare, and other supports.
Address: 25 Gaston St. Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 252-2495
Email: N/A
Website: https://communityactionopportunities.org/
Service Type: Financial Services, Housing, Early Education, Childcare, Employment, Transportation, Utility Bills/Energy
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Visit website and look under “programs” tab to learn more and apply via online forms
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Description: Offers scholarships to students in WNC
Address: 4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Suite 300 Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 254-4960
Email: harrelson@cfwnc.org
Website: https://cfwnc.org/students/scholarships
Service Type: Scholarships, Higher Education
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Visit scholarship page to find eligibility requirements and a directory of available scholarships
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) WNC
Description: Support resources for individuals living with mental illness and their families. Support groups meet locally and virtual programs are available as well.
Address: 356 Biltmore Ave, Ste 207 Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-505-7353
Email: info@namiwnc.org
Website: https://namiwnc.org/your-journey/
Service Type: Healthcare – Mental Health
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Look under the Your Journey tab to find support groups
Street Dog Coalition
Description: Provides free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness
Address: N/A
Phone: (828) 490-1714
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/asheville-nc
Service Type: Pets, Homelessness
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Call or complete contact form to get help for a pet
NCDHHS – Medical Debt
Description: All Medicaid enrollees (who were enrolled in Medicaid on July 1, 2025) will have all outstanding medical debt dating back to January 1, 2014, that is owed to participating hospitals relieved, as part of this current wave of debt relief.
Other consumers not enrolled in Medicaid with incomes at or below 350% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), or for whom total medical debt owed to a participating hospital exceeds 5% of income, will have all medical debt that is more than two years old dating back to January 1, 2014 and owed to participating hospitals relieved (exceptions apply to individuals who have a payment plan agreement with the hospital). Much of this income-based debt relief will occur over the next year.
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/medicaldebt
Service Type: Debt Relief
Org Type: Government Agency
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?:N/A
How to get what you need: If you’re on Medicaid, reach out to hospital where you received care after 2014 if you have not heard anything by the end of October 2026 about your debt being relieved. Others not receiving Medicaid do not need to reach out and will be notified if their debt has been relieved by the end of 2026
FIRSTwnc
Description: Provides services for people with disabilities and families. Support for IEPs/special education, self-employment, support for children under 5 in Buncombe County childcare programs, navigation for transitions into and out of school, long-term care and support services for people wanting to stay in homes and communities via the Innovations waiver, I/DD adult peer mentoring, special needs trust administration, and therapeutic services for people with disabilities and families, including PLAY project early intervention therapy for autism
Address: 14 Mineral Springs Road Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-277-1315
Email: info@firstwnc.org
Website: https://firstwnc.org/services/
Service Type: Disabilities, K-12 Education, Early Education, Youth Mentorship, Healthcare – Mental Health, Small Business Development, Resource Connections, Parenting Education/Support
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Visit services page and follow instructions for how to apply for the service you need
Homeward Bound WNC
Description: Homelessness service organization which provides many different services for people experiencing homelessness at the AHOPE day center and through street outreach, shelter services, as well as case management and housing support.
Address: 19 North Ann Street Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 579-3479
Email: N/A
Website: https://homewardboundwnc.org/get-help/
Service Type: Housing, Homelessness, Employment, Resource Connections, Healthcare – Mental Health, Healthcare-Women’s, Healthcare-Men’s, Domestic Abuse, Legal, Pets
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Visit the Get Help page
Hope Chest for Women
Description: Provides support for women facing costs they can’t meet associated with breast or gynecologic cancer treatment. This includes help paying for treatment and non-medical costs as well.
Address: N/A
Phone: 828-708-3017
Email: Director@HopeChestForWomen.org
Website: https://www.hopechestforwomen.org/assistance-application-info
Service Type: Medical Costs, Financial Assistance, Resource Connections
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes, A Lot
How to get what you need: Check eligibility on the Apply for Assistance page. Must complete application with supporting documentation
Irene Wortham Center
Description: Provides residential and day services for people with intellectual and develpmental disabilities. Also runs an early learning center for ages 6 weeks to 5 years, for children both with and without disabilities
Address: 916 W. Chapel Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 274-7518
Email: info@iwcnc.org
Website: https://www.ireneworthamcenter.org/
Service Type: Early Education, Disabilities, Housing
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Check the pages under the Programs tab to get started
Loving Food Resources
Description: Food for people living with HIV/AIDS, and hospice services. Food can be delivered in boxes to homes of people living with HIV/AIDS, hot meals for anyone facing food insecurity at the Kenilworth location, and a street pantry in Kenilworth
Address: 123 Kenilworth Rd Asheville NC 28803
Phone: 828-255-9282
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.lovingfood.org/
Service Type: Food
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Look under the About tab to find out more about how to get emergency food boxes, or where to visit for hot meals and street pantry in Kenilworth
Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina
Description: A local chapter of the national Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children facing critical illnesses
Address: 6324 Fairview Road Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: (704) 339-0334
Email: N/A
Website: https://wish.org/refer-a-child
Service Type: Healthcare-Children’s, Youth Programming
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Visit the Refer a Child page to submit an application/referral. Parents/guardians of children with critical illnesses are eligible to make referrals but may need to provide supporting documentation
Meals on Wheels Asheville & Buncombe County
Description: Delivers hot meals and shelf stable pantry items for homebound seniors. Also supplies pet food for those seniors’ pets and Christmas holiday gift boxes
Address: 146 Victoria Rd. Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-253-5286
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.mowabc.org/
Service Type: Food, Elder Care, Pets, Holiday Help
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Complete the form to Refer a Senior and email to emily.benson@mowabc.org
Our Voice
Description: Provides counseling and support services for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking ages 13 and up. Also provides sexual violence prevention education for workplaces, service providers, and at schools. Operates 24 hour crisis line
Address: 35 Woodfin St Asheville NC 28801
Phone: 828-255-7576
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.ourvoicenc.org/
Service Type: Healthcare – Mental Health, Rape/Sexual Assault, Resource Connections, Adult/Continuing Education, K-12 Education
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: No
How to get what you need: Call the phone number to get immediate support or ask questions about services. You can also fill out contact form on the webpage
WIC
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Blue Ridge Healthy Families
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Read to Succeed
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Nurse Family Partnership
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Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS)
Description: Administers state and federal programs in a variety of areas, such as Medicaid and SNAP. Start here if you are struggling with finances to learn what services you may be eligible for.
Address: 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-250-5500
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/buncombe-county-health-human-services
Service Type: Food, Housing, Utility Bills/Energy, Childcare, Resource Connections, Disabilities, Healthcare-Women’s, Foster Care, Child Abuse, Elder Care, Financial Assistance
Org Type: Government Agency
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes
How to get what you need: Explore website or walk in to the office on Coxe avenue.
Eblen Charities
Description: Helps provide direct financial assistance for critical needs such as rent, utilities, gasoline, costs associated with getting a new job, and medical, dental, and eye costs.
Address: 23 Hamilton Street Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-255-3066
Email: info@eblencharities.org
Website: https://www.eblencharities.org/programs
Service Type: Food, Housing, Utility Bills/Energy, Financial Assistance, Medical Costs, Transportation
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: Yes, A Lot
How to get what you need: Must schedule an appointment to discuss options for assistance. Prior to scheduling an appointment, make sure to review the document requirements and bring any documents needed to your appointment.
Buncombe Partnership for Children
Description: Support for early childhood education (ages 0-5) through Kaleidoscope Play & Learn and NC Pre-K. Also offers Circle of Security Parenting classes, and connections to other resources for children
Address: 53 Asheland Avenue Suite 102A Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-285-9333
Email: N/A
Website: https://buncombepfc.org/for-families/
Service Type: Parenting Education/Support, Early Education, Resource Connections
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: On the For Families page, click on the program you’re intersted in for more information
Elderflower Community
Description: Adult Day Camp for elders that offers gardening, creativity, horticultural and animal therapy. Sliding scale and scholarships available.
Address: 1611 Charlotte Highway Fairview, NC 28730
Phone: 828-222-2082
Email: connect@elderflowercommunity.org
Website: https://www.elderflowercommunity.org/
Service Type: Elder Care
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Inquire by email or phone about sliding scale or scholarship opportunities.
Eliada Homes
Description: Provides multiple services for children, including daycare, pre-k, summer camp, afterschool, and mental health services including equine therapy. Also provides training and support for foster parents. ESTA Program helps former foster youth with housing and workforce development. NOTE: psychiatric residential treatment homes for teens were shut down in 2021 with use of restraints and safety issues noted. It is unclear whether or how these issues have been resolved, but most of Eliada’s other services are well-regarded in the community. I will update this note if I receive clear independent evidence that these issues have been resolved. However, it appears from current job postings at Eliada that physical restraints are still used in the treament facilitiesProvides multiple services for children, including daycare, pre-k, summer camp, afterschool, and mental health services including equine therapy. Also provides training and support for foster parents. ESTA Program helps former foster youth with housing and workforce development.
Address: 2 Compton Dr. Asheville, NC
Phone: (828) 254-5356
Email: info@eliada.org
Website: N/A
Service Type: Early Education, Childcare, Foster Care, Healthcare-Children’s, Healthcare – Mental Health, Summer Camp, After-School, Teen Workforce Development, Housing
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Meet the Geeks
Description: Technology-focused nonprofit that can help community members learn technology skills and find jobs in tech. Justice-involved individuals can receive training and equipment, youth and adults can find internships/apprenticeships, and a robotics club at Asheville High
Address: 190 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: N/A
Email: info@meetthegeeks.net
Website: https://meetthegeeks.net/programs
Service Type: Adult/Continuing Education, Employment, Teen Workforce Development, Youth Programming, Prison/Re-entry
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Check out the Programs page to learn more about the program you need
Paws & Effect
Description: Provides service dogs training and placement for children and veterans. Also providing Helene relief to WNC farmers and large-animal owners
Address: N/A
Phone: 515-822-5285
Email: nicoleshumate@paws-effect.org
Website: https://www.paws-effect.org/
Service Type: Disabilities, Helene Relief, Pets, Veterans
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Complete the contact form on the website
Pisgah Legal Services
Description: Free legal services for low-income residents, including help navigating government benefits, staying housed, escaping domestic violence, immigration, etc. Services available in 18 counties across WNC
Address: 62-A Charlotte Street Asheville NC 28801
Phone: 1-800-489-6144
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.pisgahlegal.org/free-legal-assistance/
Service Type: Housing, Debt, Utility Bills/Energy, Disabilities, Medical Costs, SSI/SSDI, Immigration Services, Healthcare-Children’s, Healthcare-Women’s, Healthcare-Men’s, Taxpayer Assistance, Legal, Veterans
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
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How to get what you need: Visit link to apply for assistance. Call the 1800 number for urgent matters requiring immediate assistance
Riverlink
Description: River conservation and education organization. Offers programs through schools as well as a summer camp and annual art contest for K-8
Address: N/A
Phone: (828) 252-8474
Email: information@riverlink.org
Website: https://riverlink.org/education/
Service Type: K-12 Education, Summer Camp, Youth Programming
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Sign up for summer camp on the RiverCamp page
Rotary Club of Asheville
Description: Service organization that volunteers and works on various community issues. Offers several scholarships and a club for high school students at Asheville High
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.rotaryasheville.org/index.php?s=contact
Service Type: Scholarships, Youth Programming
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Complete the contact form on the website to ask about scholarships and youth club
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards
Description: Public lands stewardship organization that provides workforce development opportunities for 18 and up
Address: 225 E Chestnut St, STE 001 Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-785-1517
Email: saws@wildernessstewards.org
Website: https://www.wildernessstewards.org/copy-of-what-we-do
Service Type: Teen Workforce Development
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Contact through website contact form to learn about public land/outdoor workforce development
The Recovering Family
Description: Focuses on helping the family members of an addicted person to find coaching, resources and support.
Address: N/A
Phone: 828-920-8776
Email: info@therecoveringfamily.org
Website: https://www.therecoveringfamily.org/
Service Type: Addiction/Substance Misuse
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Call or text the phone number for urgent needs, otherwise you can schedule a call for specfiic needs on the home page of the website
Thompson Child & Family Focus
Description: Focuses on child and family health, preventing problems that may lead to a child being placed in foster care, parenting programs and support groups, helping with foster care placement and support, mental health services for children and their families, psychiatric residential treatment for youth
Address: N/A
Phone: 704-536-0375
Email: info@thompsoncff.org
Website: https://www.thompsoncff.org/referral/
Service Type: Foster Care, Child Abuse, Parenting Education/Support, Healthcare – Mental Health, Resource Connections
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Complete the linked referral form to find services for your child or family
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
Description: Engaged in many community organizations, UWABC also runs community school programs at the following schools: Asheville High, Enka, Erwin, Owen, A.C. Reynolds, North Buncombe Middle Schools, Enka Intermediate, Hall Fletcher Elementary, and Ira B. Jones Elementary. On Community Nights at these schools, students and families can enjoy a nutritious hot meal and get connected to community resources. Students can also receive tutoring.
Address: 50 S French Broad Ave Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828.255.0696
Email: susan.hendley@unitewayabc.org
Website: https://www.unitedwayabc.org/community-schools-asheville
Service Type: K-12 Education, Resource Connections, Food, Community Connections
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: No
How to get what you need: Email the address to learn more about Community Nights
Verner Center for Early Learning
Description: Offers Head Start (ages 3-5) and Early Head Start (0-3) for low-income families at 2 locations in West and East Asheville. Also offers private-pay options for families who don’t meet Head Start income qualifications, with subsidies for various income levels. Also offers therapy for children, families, and parents through the Center for Resilience.
Address: 566 North Louisiana Ave Asheville NC 28806
Phone: 828-348-7540
Email: N/A
Website: https://vernerearlylearning.org/
Service Type: Early Education, Childcare, Healthcare – Mental Health
Org Type: Secular Nonprofit
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Apply for programs via their respective online forms
Veterans Healing Farm
Description: Veterans can receive agri-therapy via growing food and medicinal herbs, as well as beekeeping to help support mental health and healing.
Address: 138 Kimzey Road Mills River, NC 28759
Phone: (828) 595-6111
Email: veteranshealingfarm@gmail.com
Website: https://www.veteranshealingfarm.org/programs
Service Type: Veterans, Healthcare – Mental Health
Org Type: N/A
Sharing of Personal Information Required like income, ID, etc.?: N/A
How to get what you need: Contact by phone or email to join the programs
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