I never imagined knowing God could be personal. Growing up in Asheville, I was surrounded by family members struggling with drugs. Faith and religion were foreign concepts; and God felt like a distant celebrity – famous, but unknown. In spite of all the chaos, I managed to stay clean well into my mid-twenties. I had…
WCRM is seeking support for its operations, which involve four intensive programs that help men and women recover from addiction and homelessness by addressing their root causes. Asheville, North Carolina, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) a non-profit, faith-based organization based in Western North Carolina, is seeking funding and donations to support…
For three years prior to the pandemic, we were renting a beautiful house. Then I got an unexpected letter saying my landlords were selling. I had thirty days to find a new place for myself and my five children. Not much was available in my price range, so when I found a trailer, I felt…
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“This place taught me how to talk and how to have a relationship with God.” – Heather, Abba’s House Graduate This month, we celebrated the graduation of four amazing women from our residential programs! Three of the women were mothers in our Abba’s House program and one graduated from the Women of Worth (W.O.W.) Program….
I came to Western Carolina Rescue Ministries to escape domestic violence. I had not planned it, but I felt led that day by the Holy Spirit to not return home. Unprepared, I had nowhere to go. Then, amazingly, I met a lady at the pharmacy who listened to my story and offered to bring me…
In this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, we’re thrilled to highlight the dedicated team from Redeemer Anglican Church, whose unwavering commitment has made a significant impact at Abba’s House. Every Tuesday night, this remarkable group of individuals selflessly serves in Abba’s House babysitting the kids while the moms go to Celebrate Recovery. They also step into our…
As we have been observing the changes in our overnight shelter demographic, the average age of the population has increased, along with a large increase in the need of oxygen and other health issues among our guests. These factors make accessing a traditional top-bunk much more difficult than it used to be, which was impacting…
In 1988, life seemed picture-perfect for me—I was married and had a great job, a house, and a car. My reputation in the community, with family, and at work was impeccable. Little did I know, one particular day that year would become a turning point, altering the course of my life forever. On that day,…
I recently witnessed an extraordinary occasion between my son and grandson. As we worked in the yard, a remarkable resemblance between them struck me for the first time. It caught me by surprise considering the close bond I’ve shared with both of my sons over the years. Despite coaching them in basketball and being intimately familiar with…
