Forgiveness Changes Everything! | |
I never dreamed that living in a homeless shelter would be a good thing, but it has changed my life forever.
Last year my husband and I brought our daughter from the Bahamas with the promise of a better life. Following all of the rules, we had our initial paperwork to come to America legally. Then we found an employer who recruited us and promised to help us complete the final paperwork leading to eventual citizenship for our family.
It seemed like it would be a perfect opportunity, but things crashed in a matter of months. The recruiter never fulfilled her commitment. I continually called her about completing the paperwork, but she never returned any of my calls. Then seasonal layoffs in the hospitality field came, and we were without income trying to survive in a new place. We felt stuck and abandoned.
We had been working hard, but without jobs, we were spending every dollar of our savings on hotels.
Desperate and full of fear, I came to Western Carolina Rescue Ministries. I looked around, got scared, and returned to the hotel. I had no idea where we would go, so I started packing our things. I packed, then cried, then prayed - over and over.
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UPCOMING EVENTS and FUNDRAISERS | |
Show Your Perfect Love This Fall | |
Can't attend? You can still make a difference! The online auction opens on September 26th, and all are welcome to place bids. Visit the website or our Facebook page for more details! | |
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Miracles happen inside our walls! At WCRM, we spend every day providing critical resources and an authentic community, with the mission of changing lives from the inside out. On Thursday, October 3, we want to show you a glimpse of what that life change looks like.
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Location: Mission A/B Tech Conference Center
Address: 16 Fernihurst Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Check-In begins at 5:30PM
Dinner and Dessert: Catered by Crave Dessert Bar
Register today by emailing Amanda Putnam at amandap@westerncarolinarescue.org
Visit The Perfect Love Gala Website for more information!
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Sneak Peak Perfect Love Gala Silent Auction | |
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"The Way" 30X40 Giclee-Gallery
Wrapped print by Philip DeAngelo
About the Artist- "I am told that I see the world differently than most. A world of simple shapes, saturated colors and above all, texture. I believe in a God who is in love with beauty and He created this vibrant planet to reflect that beauty. Much of my work is based on the “Golden Section” and the use of implied symbolism. There is an order to nature, you just need to know where to look."
Philip DeAngelo Website
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"Faith, Hope and Love" 1 Corinthians 13:13 18X24 Original Oil with Gold Leaf Painting Framed by Molly Courcelle
About the Artist-“Bringing my faith into the work gives purpose and excitement to the act of painting. While my visual vocabulary is directly linked to nature, the subject of my work is mainly scriptural. Not only do my pieces become about what the Lord is teaching me, but they can communicate something meaningful and personal to the viewer. I just love that!"
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"Geode Heart" Shattered Fused Glass by Deb Williams
About the Artist- "To say I fell hard is an understatement. It all started with a minor dalliance with stained glass, but alas, there was not a deep connection. I moved on to blown glass and I would say there was a serious infatuation, but I was looking for my soulmate, my true love."
Deb Williams Website
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Thank you to these local businesses who have committed to sponsoring our
Perfect Love Gala!
Star: AdventHealth Hendersonville
Platinum: Curbside Management, Inc.
Gold: Tennoca Construction Company | Bill and Kitty Hunt
Silver: AmeriHealth Caritas| Appalachian Mountain Health | Asheville Elevator | Cornerstone Physical Therapy | HomeTrust Bank|Redefine Facility Cleaning
Gold: Alan's Jewelry and Pawn
InKind: Crave Dessert Bar | iHeartMedia
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Dine In or Take Out at Blue Mountain Pizza
Thursday, Sept. 19th and 25% of the sales will be donated to WCRM
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Blue Mountain Pizza in Weaverville has chosen us to be their September Third Thursday non-profit partner! Any donation they receive for the whole month will be matched 100% by BMP. Also, on the Third Thursday of the month they donate 25% of that days total revenue to charity! We are so grateful for their continued support of WCRM. Delicious food and big hearts! Click for Menu
Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main St, Weaverville, NC 28787
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2024 Chamber Family Get Down on the River
Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Location: Salvage Station
Address: 466 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
4PM-7PM
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, along with twelve other non-profits, was honored to be a recipient of Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 125th Anniversary Celebration $10,000 grant last September, and now has a chance to win an additional $5,000! There will be a live voting platform so you can cast your vote and help decide who gets additional funding.
Come on out to this free, family-friendly event. We’ll have food, beer and non-alcoholic beverages along with kids’ activities, music, fun and games for everyone!
Click Here for more information!
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Your Support, Whether Through Gifts, Time, or Resources Helps Us Provide For Those Who Seek Rescue, Recovery, and Restoration in Jesus’ Name |
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Stock | Mutual Funds | Charitable Life Insurance | Gift Annuities | Legacy Gifts | IRA Rollover/QCD | Special charitable Trusts | Bitcoin | Real Estate | Vehicles you no longer need
You can use your retirement assets to support our cause. As of December 2015, the permanent IRA Charitable Rollover law allows individuals aged 70 ½ and older to donate IRA assets to qualified charities like WCRM.
Consider how your gift of retirement assets can transform lives from brokenness
to abundance in Christ.
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Check out our Amazon Wishlist for essential items that make a
real difference in the lives of those we serve.
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Every purchase helps, from basic necessities to specific needs. It's an easy and helpful way to contribute to our mission from home. Let's spread hope and support together. Visit our Amazon Wishlist now and join us in making a meaningful impact. Thank you for your generosity!
Click here to shop.
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What is a Monthly Miracle Partner? | |
Someone who gives each month, because they want to be a part of life change. Want to become a Monthly Miracle Partner? Call us at 828-254-1529 and ask for Rusty. | |
Thank YOU for your continued love and support! | |
In a world full of challenges and distractions, it can be easy to lose focus on what really matters. Here at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, we remain dedicated to our mission of serving others with compassion and grace, led by God’s wisdom and love.
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for your unwavering support and partnership. Your generosity and commitment enable us to provide hope, healing, and transformation to those who need it most.
Together, we are making a lasting impact in the lives of many. May we continue to trust in God’s guidance as we work to bring hope and renewal to our community.
With gratitude,
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