Happy National Women’s History Month!

As we take this month to reflect on the women who have built our history and culture, we want to share a little about the women who make our lives so special and how we get to serve them.

Our Women’s Overnight Shelter has existed as one of our oldest services offered to the community, and offers a safe place for single women and women with children to stay while they search for long-term shelter options. Women in this program are eligible to stay for only a few nights, or up to 12 months depending on their needs.

What makes this program different from many shelters like it is that clients also have the ability to participate in formal restoration programs. For the Women’s Shelter, this program is known as Women of Worth (W.O.W) and includes Biblical teachings, life counseling, job training, and assistance with transitional services. The Rescue Ministry also partners with AB Tech and offers GED classes and other technology-based classes to equip clients for entering the workforce.

In 2018, WCRM began a new service for women in WNC with the launch of our Abba’s House recovery program. Abba’s House specifically serves women who are addicted to opiates and are pregnant or have children between ages 0-6, with the intention of helping both mother and child find long-term healing together. As the only mother-baby recovery program in Western North Carolina that allows mothers to go through recovery while keeping or regaining custody of their children, the program has seen some of the fastest reunifications among families in the region!

We are privileged to participate in the stories of so many inspiring women and girls, and we are exceedingly grateful for our female Program Staff who oversee the day-to-day operations so such services can happen. Of course, we also couldn’t do it without our supportive community to come alongside and provide financial support, donations, and volunteer time. Thank you for being a part of so many women’s success stories, and for helping us rewrite them.

“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” – Proverbs 31:25-27, ESV

Give Hope. Change Lives.

At Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, we believe in the power of Rescue, Recovery, and Restoration in Jesus' name. Every day, we provide food, shelter, and life-changing programs to individuals and families facing hunger, homelessness, and addiction.

Your generosity makes this possible. A hot meal, a warm bed, or a second chance—your gift brings hope to those who need it most.

Will you join us in transforming lives today?

Thank you for being a beacon of hope!

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Spotlight

Summit Charter School and Franklin School of Innovation

Students Making a Difference: Thank You, Summit Charter & Franklin School of Innovation!

We are so grateful for the incredible students and staff from Summit Charter School and Franklin School of Innovation who dedicated their time and energy to serving at our warehouse!

Summit Charter students spent two days sorting and organizing donations from our generous community, tackling an enormous job with enthusiasm and efficiency. Their hard work made a tremendous impact, and we can’t thank them enough!

On Friday, Franklin School of Innovation jumped in to help unload a truck full of supplies, ensuring that essential resources were ready to be distributed to those in need. Their teamwork and dedication made all the difference!

Seeing young people step up to serve their community is truly inspiring. Thank you to both schools for your commitment to making a difference!

Would your school, church, or business like to volunteer? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us to learn how you can get involved. Volunteer Application.

Message by Micheal Woods, ED

What to do when the Battle Chooses You

Growing up, I found myself in multiple situations that required me to fight. I was tall, skinny, had freckles, and a very bad stutter. That being said, fighting was just a part of my childhood. When I was younger, I relied on my fist, but as I have grown up and matured, I realize that I still have to fight. Not with my hands, but with my faith. I am still tall, no longer skinny, still got the freckles and have conquered the stuttering problem, but the fights now adays are more serious and require me to show up ready.  

I believe if I am in a fight, “I Am in it to Win it!” regardless of how hard or impossible it seems.

You may argue, “You don’t understand, my situation is too difficult to have that kind of confidence.” 

Friend, that’s not true. It’s not just the little struggles that God says you can overcome – it’s every fight. Every struggle. If there’s a fight, I know God is with me (Hebrews 13:5) and as long I have God with me, I know that nothing is impossible. (Luke 1:37), then His confidence is my strength. 

When we know that God has declared us overcomers, we have the resolve to stick and stay. A resolve that says there is no quit here.

Thank you for being an essential part of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries. Together, we are already witnessing lives being transformed, and we are filled with hope for those who will come to us seeking their second chance. We look forward to all the opportunities this year will bring as we continue making a difference...together. - The WCRM Team

Physical Location:

225 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 909, Asheville, NC 28802

Phone Number:

828-254-0471