23rd Annual Good Friday

Walk Humbly Footcare Clinic

Serving from the Ground Up: The Heart Behind Our Footcare Clinic

At first glance, footcare may seem like a simple act—washing feet, trimming nails, offering clean socks and proper shoes. But for many of our neighbors experiencing homelessness, footcare is essential. Long days spent walking, standing, and enduring the elements can lead to serious medical issues if left untreated. What may be a routine part of self-care for some becomes a critical need for others.

That’s why our Good Friday Footcare Clinic is so important.

This year, thanks to incredible volunteers, medical partners and generous supporters, we were able to serve a record number of individuals. Guests received foot washing, medical attention when needed, new socks and shoes, hygiene items, and a good meal. But beyond the physical care, something deeper was happening.

Footcare is not just about health, it’s about dignity.

Each person who sat down and had their feet gently washed experienced something many have gone without for far too long: being seen, cared for, and valued. In a world that often rushes past them, this moment invited them to pause and receive compassion.

And that’s what makes this event so powerful, especially during Easter.

On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus knelt down and washed the feet of His disciples. In doing so, He modeled humility, love, and servant-hearted leadership. He took on the role of a servant to show us what it truly means to love others.

Our Footcare Clinic is a reflection of that same spirit.

Every volunteer who knelt to wash feet stepped into that example, choosing humility, choosing compassion, choosing to serve. It wasn’t just an act of kindness; it was a living picture of the Gospel.

This year, one of the most meaningful additions was our prayer tent. Guests were invited to share their personal prayer requests and be prayed over by volunteers. It became a sacred space filled with hope, encouragement, and the presence of God. Needs were lifted up, burdens were shared, and hearts were strengthened. These prayer requests will continue to be lifted up by our staff and volunteers!

As we moved from Good Friday into our Easter celebration, we were reminded that service and sacrifice lead to hope and new life. The same love that knelt to wash feet is the love that went to the cross and the love that rose again.

Thank you for being a part of that story.

Our Easter Banquet - Restaurant Style

This Easter, our dining room was filled with more than just the smell of a great meal, smoked turkey, brisket, pork, and all the sides—it was filled with joy, community, and genuine care.

Because of our incredible staff and volunteers, we were able to serve our guests restaurant-style. Each person was welcomed in, seated at a table, and served a warm meal with love and kindness.

Volunteers stopped to talk, listen, and share a smile. It created a space where people felt known, not just served.

What might seem like a simple meal became something much more—a reminder that everyone matters and everyone deserves a seat at the table.

We’re so thankful for each person who showed up to serve and love our community so well.

Upcoming Events

Let Your Light Shine 5K

We are excited to announce our 8th Annual 5K registration is open!

This year we have switched to a Saturday morning race, which will be held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd, Asheville NC 28806 at 9 A.M. and we have a new name!

We invite local businesses to come alongside Western Carolina Rescue Ministries as sponsors of our Let Your Light Shine 5K. This event is more than a race, it’s an opportunity to bring hope to individuals in our community experiencing homelessness, hunger, and addiction. Your sponsorship helps provide meals, shelter, and life-changing programs for those we serve, while also showcasing your business as a valued partner in making a lasting impact. Together, we can help light the way toward hope and transformation.

Let Your Light Shine is a fun and meaningful WCRM community event taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM on Amboy Rd. in Asheville, NC. This family-friendly race invites runners and walkers of all ages to come together, stay active, and support a great cause. Join us as we shine a light of hope in our community!

We are running to raise funds for those in our community experiencing homelessness, hunger, and addiction. Every step helps bring hope and support to the men, women, and children we serve every day.

📍 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.

Change Lives,

One Gift at a Time.

At Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, the need continues to grow as more men and women in our community face homelessness, hunger, and addiction. Each day, we provide meals, safe shelter, and life-changing programs that offer hope and a path forward, but none of this is possible without the support of people like you.

We are not funded by the government; every meal served, every bed provided, and every life transformed is made possible through the generosity of our community. Your donations do more than meet immediate needs, they create opportunities for lasting change, helping individuals rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and renewed purpose.

📦 Help Us Fill a Need 📦

Every day at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, lives are being changed through something as simple and powerful as a meal, a safe place to sleep, and compassionate care. Behind the scenes, it’s often the everyday essentials that make this work possible… and those items can run out quickly.

That’s where you come in.

Our Amazon Wish List is a simple, practical way for you to meet real, immediate needs inside our shelter. From hygiene items to kitchen supplies, each item on the list has been carefully chosen because it helps us serve our guests with dignity and care as they rebuild their lives.

When you purchase from the list, you’re doing more than sending a package, you’re providing comfort, restoring dignity, and reminding someone that they are seen and valued.

Message from Micheal Woods, Executive Director

The Name Above All Names

Here’s a little secret: I love kids. And not just my own kids or grandkids. I love them so much that I get mushy around them. I especially love the kids we serve here at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries. I like to make a point to take off my, “Executive Director Hat,” and put on my, “Dad Hat.” I go up to Abba’s House where our young women in addiction recovery live with their babies and take time out to hold and rock the babies.

Those are special times for me, not because kids are cute or cuddly – which they are. It is special because I use those opportunities to pray over every child we serve.

As I hold each of them I am invoking the authority Jesus has given us as their spiritual caretakers and stewards (and especially myself as a spiritual grandfather). I am not praying for their here-and-now lives as much as I am lifting up their futures. I am praying for favor in their lives. I am praying against evil strategies. I am setting the enemy on notice that he has no authority in their lives. I declare that in the name of Jesus, evil attacks are futile.

I also want these children who are being raised by single moms to hear the voice of a godly man in their lives as early as possible. More importantly, I want them to hear the name of Jesus as it is being spoken over them. I pray for them in the name of Jesus because I understand there is power in His mighty name. I pray the name of Jesus over them because we must actively call forth God’s best for them. 

Physical Location:

225 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 909, Asheville, NC 28802

Phone Number:

828-254-0471