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
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
Perfect Love Gala
Perfect Love Gala Silent Auction Resuming to raise funds for Rescue, Recovery and Restoration services!
Register to Bid below:
Sign up for the Silent Auction
We are resuming the Perfect Love Gala Silent Auction after our Gala was indefinitely postponed due to Hurricane Helene.
Bidding on amazing items is officially open, and we encourage you to join in!
Every bid helps us continue providing vital services like shelter, addiction recovery programs, and over 500 meals per day to those in need.
The auction will close online on Monday, November 18th at 7 PM. Don’t miss out!
Thank you for your support!
Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Perfect Love Gala scheduled for Thursday, October 3 at 6 PM.
While we are deeply saddened, our priority is the safety and well-being of our community. We appreciate your understanding and support during this time.
Please keep our community in your prayers as we navigate the aftermath of the hurricane. We will provide updates on any future plans or rescheduling.
Thank you for your continued partnership and prayers.
Love is Not Afraid of the Dark Event
You are invited to virtually attend our 24 Hour Facebook Live 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 5am-Fri, Oct 26 5am
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.
Higher Ground Clothing Distribution Initative
Visit the Higher Ground Website
Sign up today to volunteer: https://signup.com/go/NoCwesN
Western Carolina Ministries is looking for volunteers to help package clothing and shoes for distribution. Shifts are from 10am-1pm and 1pm to 4pm Monday – Friday.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
● Packaging clothing and shoes into boxes for distribution.
● Sorting between usable and non-usable clothing
● Organizing clothing and shoes by sizes
● Unloading clothing that needs to be sorted and packing distribution cars
To Receive a Clothing Box:
Higher Ground Care Box Application
If you have clothing needs or work for an agency that is tending to victims of Hurricane Helene, please fill out the following application on behalf of the household in need. We are trying to connect with resources in all 18 counties of WNC to help get clothing to those affected by the destruction of the storm. If you would like to be a contact for an area of impact, please reach out to Amanda Putnam, amandap@westerncarolinarescue.org
We will need to coordinate how the care boxes get to areas in need.
Week of Thankfulness
Sign up to Volunteer to serve Thanksgiving Dinner
Week of Thankfulness, Monday Nov. 25- Wednesday Nov. 27, 4pm-6pm, is an opportunity to love on our neighbors in need. Holidays are especially hard during the holidays. We serve three days of Thanksgiving meals “restaurant style” to our residents and a special Thanksgiving meal to those who come to us for a meal! Join us one of the three evenings! For questions, contact Amanda Putnam at amandap@westerncarolinarescue.org
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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