Western Carolina Rescue Ministries Coats for the Cold Giveaway event is coming up on Saturday, November 4th. In preparation we are collecting coats, hats, gloves, socks, scarves, and warm winter apparel. These items can be dropped off at a local Swannanoa Cleaners, Home 2 Suites (Airport Rd.), or at the Rescue Mission during donation drop off hours.

We are super excited about teaming up with Second Gear this month! They are donating 1% of their sales proceeds to Western Carolina Rescue Ministries to help folks in tough times. Plus, they're hosting a gently used denim drive since jeans are a big need.
Bring your used jeans on Saturday, October 21, from 12pm - 4pm to Second Gear. They are located at 99 Riverside Dr. in Asheville. You can help make a difference in someone’s life!

Our annual Christmas Gala will be held on Thursday, December 8 at 6PM. You're invited to join us for an evening of fellowship with great company, dinner, a special message, an extraordinary silent auction featuring art and experiences, and more!

Visit our website, to learn more about how you or your church can partner with Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.

We are so grateful to our friends at McGill Associates, P.A. for coming to prepare lunch and serve a delicious and healthy meal!
 

We are so grateful for our friends at Living Stone Design + Build for coming to the Mission every quarter to help with various projects and for their generosity and long time support!

We are so grateful to everyone who helped vote for us to win the 125th Anniversary Chamber of Commerce grant award! We received $10,000 to help build our Men’s Transitional Housing Project, which will provide men a safe and affordable place to stay once graduating our men’s overnight and recovery programs! Thank you Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce for your support and a great night at the 125th Anniversary celebration!

Publix Super Markets Charities awarded Western Carolina Rescue Ministries a $5,000 grant to help provide support for our Hunger Relief Programs. As the cost of food rises, we are seeing an increased demand for food security among the homeless population and the wider community. To address this need, we offer two free food services to the public. Our hot meal program serves three meals per day to all our residents and two meals a day to homeless individuals in our community. We also provide a weekly food box program that includes food from all food groups to feed a family of four for a week. We are thankful for the partnership of Publix Charities!

Your decision to give is tangible proof to our clients that they are loved and supported. For some of them, this is the first time somebody has ever believed in them like that.

 

Thank you for showing someone that they are worthy of the joy that is ahead of them, that they aren’t alone, and there is still greatness on the inside of them.

 

This month, we are specifically praying Psalm 115:13-15 over your life:

 

“He will bless those who fear the LORD – small and great alike. May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children.May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Thanks for your support! 😍

Your unwavering commitment and generosity have been instrumental in helping us share the good news of the gospel with our neighbors in need. Together, we've been able to light up many lives with hope and faith. Your support means more than words can express, and we are blessed to have you by our side. Thank you for being a beacon of love and for aiding us in our mission.

 

If you want to personally witness the impact of your support and take a tour of the Mission, please reach out to Amanda Putnam at amandap@westerncarolinarescue.org.