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Celebrating Five Lives Restored!

Recently, we had the joy of celebrating five remarkable individuals whose lives have been powerfully transformed through our recovery programs at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.

Four incredible women, Jeannie, Deja, Erica, and Monica have each completed the Abba’s House Women’s Recovery Program. Today, they are living in freedom: sober, reunited with their children and families, housed, working, and walking in a personal relationship with Jesus. Along the way, they have also discovered a lifelong sisterhood here at the Mission, offering one another strength and encouragement as they continue their journeys.

We also celebrated Ashley, a graduate of the Iron and Oil Men’s Recovery Program. His dedication and perseverance have set him on a new path marked by sobriety, stability, and renewed hope for the future.

We are so proud of each of these graduates and the incredible work God has done in their lives. These celebrations remind us of the true purpose behind all we do, restoring lives and bringing hope.

Your support makes these stories possible. Thank you for walking alongside us and helping men and women step into new lives of freedom.

Because of your generosity, we not only met our $30,000 Summer Match Challenge, we exceeded it! Together, you helped raise $33,527.83 to provide meals, shelter, recovery, and hope during the summer months when donations usually dip.

Your support ensured that every person who came to us for help was met with compassion and care.

As we look ahead, we know the need will continue to rise and we will still need your help. Thank you for standing with us and walking alongside our neighbors in need.

Be part of our Perfect Love Gala!

Join us for a night of hope, transformation, and impact! We need your help to make it unforgettable!

How You Can Get Involved:

Become a Sponsor – Show your support and gain exposure while helping those in need. Click here to Sponsor

Donate to our Silent Auction or Gift Card Wall – Every item helps raise vital funds for the life-changing work of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.

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Attend the Gala: Perfect Love Gala Registration Link

Your support helps us provide meals, shelter, addiction recovery, job training, and so much more to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and hardship.

Let’s come together to change lives and share the love. 💜

I recently witnessed an extraordinary occasion between my son and grandson.  As we worked in the yard, a remarkable resemblance between them struck me for the first time.  It caught me by surprise considering the close bond I've shared with both of my sons over the years. Despite coaching them in basketball and being intimately familiar with their off and on-court mannerisms, I had overlooked the fact that my first son possesses a distinctly unique way of walking.

During our hard work spreading mulch, my grandson – a mere 3 years old – wholeheartedly committed to being his dad's right-hand man. Where one ventured, the other faithfully followed. That's when it happened. My grandson flawlessly mirrored every move my son made, and as they walked, step by similar step, a heartwarming smile spread across my face. They moved in unison, big and little versions of each other.

This touching moment brought to mind the event in the first chapter of John’s gospel when Jesus met and called the first disciples. Initially, Andrew, Peter’s brother, shadowed Jesus so closely that His attention was irresistibly drawn to Andrew. Then, in the final verses of the same chapter, Jesus directed his attention upon Phillip and uttered those transformative words, “Follow me.”

Physical Location:

225 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 909, Asheville, NC 28802

Phone Number:

828-254-0471