The Salvation Army of Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties

If you are in need of support, there are many ways The Salvation Army may be able to help. Please feel free to contact us about the services below:

• Food Pantry
• Rent & Utilities Emergency Assistance
• Christmas Assistance
• Disaster Response
• Worship

Call (828) 693-4181 or visit the website for more information.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities in Asheville, a service location of Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, is a Christian ministry of charity, service, and justice dedicated to providing help to those in need, hope to those in despair, and inspiration for others to follow. Catholic Charities offers services to anyone in need regardless of religious or political affiliation, gender, race, age, disability or national origin in the twelve westernmost counties + Qualla Boundary.

Catholic Charities assists individuals and families in need by providing a variety of supportive services, including:

• Case management: Assistance to address challenges associated with poverty including food, safe and affordable housing, employment and income, education, and accessible health care through personalized goal setting.
• Bilingual licensed clinical counseling: for individuals, couples and families both virtual and in-person on a sliding fee scale.
• Burial and cremation assistance
• Elder Ministry: education and incontinence supplies.
• Free food, pet food, diaper and hygiene ministry: Events in partnership with MANNA Food Bank. 
• Immigration services: low-cost consultations for adjustment of status (green cards and citizenship), family petitions, travel and employment documents, TPS and DACA.

Call (828) 255-0146 or visit the website for more information.

St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul is managed by the St. Mary Conference and provides the following assistance in Hendersonville, NC.

• Financial assistance:  To the extent that resources are available SVDP assist those with a financial need such as for rent, utility bill or other less common expenses. The Conference guideline is to assist no more often than once every 12 months.  
• Food Pantry: The Conference has a food pantry comprised of non-perishable items. The Conference guideline is to assist with food once every three months.

Call (828) 775-1933 or visit the website for more information.

Foster Adventist Community Services

The Foster Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Asheville, North Carolina offers financial assistance, including help paying for housing. Other services offered by the church include:

• Help paying for utilities
• Help paying for school
• Help paying for food
• Help paying for healthcare
• Disability benefits
• Health insurance
• Medical supplies
• Prescription assistance
• Transportation for healthcare
• Help paying for internet or phone

Call (828) 274-2014 ext. 303 or visit the website for more information.

Biltmore United Methodist Church

Biltmore UMC’s Mission/Outreach Team meets once a month to assist people in our community who might need a helping hand with their financial needs. We seek to discover the needs of our neighbors and to find God’s resources to meet them.

Biltmore UMC can provide:

• Rent assistance
• Utility assistance
• Food boxes
• Toiletries
• Basic household items

Biltmore UMC schedules appointments the week before and then meet with clients on a one to one basis to assess their needs and how we can best help them.

Call (828) 274-2379 or visit the website for more information.

Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry

SVCM serves those in the following areas:

• East Asheville (Oteen and east of the VA Hospital)
• Swannanoa
• Black Mountain
• Montreat
• Ridgecrest

If you’re seeking financial assistance with a bills, rent, or mortgage payments please bring the following:

• Most recent bill and any other documentation that would help us better understand your situation
• Photo ID

Call (828) 669-9404 or visit the website for more information.

Eblen Charities

Eblen’s programs provide assistance to people in need with housing, heating and other utilities, medical, clothing and more.

• Rental Assistance Information
• Utility Assistance Information
• General and Medical Assistance Information
• Gas Voucher Request

Call (828) 255-3066 or visit the website for more information.

Community Action Opportunities

Life Works helps families increase their income by supporting them with education/training, helping them obtain full time, living-wage work while learning to manage their finances.

• Child care
• Career counseling
• Financial Assistance

Participants might receive financial assistance for things like tuition, uniforms, housing services, childcare, tools/equipment for employment and more.

Call (828) 252-2495 or visit the website for more information.

Homeward Bound of Western NC

Rapid Re-Housing is a program that provides short-term rental assistance and case management services for eligible individuals for up to two years with the goal of helping individuals experiencing homelessness obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency, and remain in their housing placement long-term. This program is offered without preconditions such as:

• Employment
• Income
• Absence of criminal record
• Sobriety

Call (828) 252-8883 or visit the website for more information.

Asheville Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) provides affordable, safe, and quality housing to eligible households in Buncombe County, North Carolina: 

• Housing Quality Standards: HACA follows the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) set by HUD to ensure the health and safety of program participants.  
• Housing developments: HACA manages 10 public housing developments with 1,534 units.  
• Housing Choice Voucher Program: HACA administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program to subsidize housing for low-income individuals and families. 
• Community collaboration: HACA works with the community to create opportunities for economic independence and resident self-reliance.   
• Resource expansion: HACA works to expand available resources.  

Call (828) 258-1222 or visit the website for more information.

United Way of Asheville

The United Way created NC 211, a robust database with information on thousands of programs and services in North Carolina. We refer callers to organizations in their local community best equipped to address their specific health and human services needs

• Food
• Shelter
• Energy assistance
• Housing
• Parenting resources
• Healthcare
• Substance abuse
• Resources for older adults and for persons with disabilities

Call 211 or visit the website for more information.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Supportive Services for Veteran Families is a homeless prevention program designed to help veterans and their families maintain their current housing, or help find them new and affordable housing. ABCCM’s goal is to improve housing stability for low-income veteran families through the SSVF Program and is a 36-county regional effort to bring an end to homelessness among veterans.  

SSVF specialists support veterans by providing case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of community resources. Services may include. but are not limited to:

• Case management services
• Housing search assistance
• Temporary financial assistance
  • Rental Assistance– Rental assistance includes the payment of rent, penalties, fees, and/or court costs to help clients remain in or obtain permanent housing. 
  • Utility Payments– Utility payment assistance includes the payment of utility costs:
    • Heat
    • Electricity
    • Water
    • Sewer
    • Trash Collection
  • Rental Security/ Utility Deposit Payments– No more than twice the monthly rent is considered as a deposit. A signed lease detailing the rental deposit must be on file. Utility deposits may not exceed twice the monthly maximum. 
• Inpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse/Mental Health

Call (855) 962-8387 or visit the website for more information.

The ARC of Buncombe County

ARC clients have all been diagnosed as having mild, moderate, or profound intellectual disabilities. The majority of clients suffer from Down Syndrome, Autism, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Chromosome Disorder, Angelman Syndrome, and/or Rett Syndrome. The goal is to provide our clients with customized services that help them increase their independence and achieve a higher quality of life.

ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS (CRISIS INTERVENTION)

• The Arc provides assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing housing, medical, transportation, utility or related crisis. These are considered life threatening emergencies and more difficult for families with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Call (828) 253-1255 or visit the website for more information.

Mountain Housing Opportunities

MHO is the regional nonprofit leader in developing and preserving safe, stable, affordable housing in Buncombe County and beyond. MHO serve more than 2,000 households annually in Western North Carolina with apartment rentals, essential home repair, down payment assistance, and new home construction.

• Find an apartment
• Get help with home ownership
• Help with general home repair

Call (828) 254-4030 or visit the website for more information.

Health & Human Services of Henderson County, NC

Families who are experiencing a financial emergency may be eligible for financial help to pay for housing and utilities.
Families that meet the following criteria may be eligible:

• The family has proof of identity and citizenship
• The family must have a child who lives with a relative as defined for Work First Family Assistance
• Total income must be at or below 200% of poverty level

Low-Income Services give you access to health care, child care, housing, financial, nutrition assistance, regardless of your financial status. These services can range from temporary to long-standing assistances.

Call (828) 250-5500 or visit the website for more information.

Asheville Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville has 10 public housing developments with 1,534 units, 248 special program units and administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program to subsidize housing for more than 1,355 low-income individuals and families.

• The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville does not provide immediate housing.
• At this time, a pre-application for housing assistance may be filled out at our central office at 165 South French Broad Avenue, Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Once an application is completed for housing, applicants are placed on a waiting list according to the date and time of their application and local preference for which they may qualify. 

Call (828) 239-3531 or visit the website for more information.