We seek to provide Rescue, Recovery and Restoration in Jesus’ Name.
Our Ministry operates through three core components – Rescue, Recovery, and Restoration – focusing on reaching individuals in crisis, treating them with respect and dignity, and guiding them towards healthy, productive lives.
Our Mission
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) exists to serve the homeless, poor, and addicted populations of Western North Carolina. As a nondenominational ministry, we meet people in crisis, focus on helping them at the point of their need, invest in their future, and help them until they can move forward.
We’re more than a shelter.
Women’s Substance Abuse Recovery Program- ABBA’s HOuse
Provides a 6-month residential recovery program for mothers and infants, with an optional 6-month transitional stay. Ultimately, Abba’s House will equip mothers with tools for a life free from substance abuse.
Men’s Shelter
Going beyond the traditional overnight shelter, the men’s program fosters personal strength and courage. Through the offered resources and community accountability, men are guided to a productive life with a personalized Joshua plan for long-term stability.
We are here to change lives.
In the heart of Western North Carolina, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries has been a pillar of sanctuary and change for those battling homelessness and addiction. For over 43 years, our doors have remained open, our tables full, and our hearts ready to serve.
Our upcoming Events and Volunteer opportunities
E-Newsletter
The Power of Your Support: Meeting Critical Needs in Our Community
For over 44 years, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries has been providing safe shelter, recovery programs, and meals for those in need. From our overnight shelters to our Men’s Recovery Program and Abba’s House Recovery for women and children, we are committed to helping individuals find hope, healing, and a fresh start. But we can’t do this alone—we need your support.
How You Can Help
Your financial gift directly impacts lives by providing essential services, including:
- Safe shelter for men, women, and children in crisis
- Addiction recovery programs that offer long-term healing for men, and women who are pregnant or have babies and small children who can live with them while they heal together
- Nutritious meals for those who would otherwise go hungry
- Job training, counseling, and case management to promote self-sufficiency
Please consider making a financial contribution today to help us continue providing these life-changing services.
🌐 Give Today: www.westerncarolinarescue.org/donate/
🙏 Pray for those we serve and for our staff working daily to bring hope.
Love is Not Afraid of the Dark Event
Interviewees sat down with Micheal Woods, ED of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries to talk about Homelessness, Poverty, Addiction and other issues in our Region on Thurs, Oct 25, 2024.
Watch Part 1 Love is Not Afraid of the Dark
Watch Park 2 Love is Not Afraid of the Dark
Watch Park 3 Love is Not Afraid of the Dark
As we continue to serve the most vulnerable in our community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we felt that an event such as this is more important now than ever. We would love your support as we serve our community in this special way.
Volunteer Opportunities
Walk Humbly Footcare Clinic & Easter Banquet
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: Footcare Clinic 11am-1pm, Easter Banquet 4pm-6pm
Place: 225 Patton Ave., Asheville
Details: Join us this year for our Walk Humbly Footcare Clinic, where volunteers and staff will wash the feet of our residents and homeless brothers and sisters as an act of love and service. We will also be giving away socks, shoes, footcare products, jeans, and more to provide comfort and care.
Following the clinic, we will host our annual Easter Banquet, a special celebration of the love of Jesus Christ. Guests will enjoy a restaurant-style meal, complete with beautiful décor, giveaways, and a warm atmosphere of fellowship and joy.
Come rejoice with us as we serve, love, and uplift our community!
If you have not filled out a volunteer application, please do so when you sign up. It can be found on our website at here.
Email Amanda Putnam at amandap@westerncarolinarescue.org to volunteer
Make an Impact in your community.
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
At Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, we believe the words of Jesus found in Matthew 25:40, understanding that every act of kindness to the least among us is an offering to Christ Himself. Each service we provide, from a meal to a warm bed, is a testament to our commitment to serving others as if we are serving the Lord directly.
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