Category: The Homeless
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Cove Shelter
The mission of Cove Shelter is to provide for the physical and spiritualneeds of homeless individuals and families in Transylvania County.Cove Shelter operates from November through March and providesemergency shelter during these coldest months of the year. During thosemonths of operation, shelter guests are offered a hot meal, a bed to sleepin, a shower and…
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Volunteer Opportunity – Rosman Youth Support Center
Isaac Homes Youth Services is in need of volunteers. If you are interested, please attend the volunteer training event on Saturday, August 27 at 10:00 am Rosman Youth Support Center81 Old Rosman Hwy.Brevard, NC 28712 . The training will give a comprehensive background on RYSC history and mission! Before volunteers begin working with our students…
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Isaac Homes Youth Shelter
The mission of the Isaac Homes Youth Shelter is to provide basic needs and build capacity for a supervised drop-in center for homeless youth. The Youth Center is a social and recreational center intended primarily for use by children ages 11 to 17 years. The Center supports opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social,…
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The Haven
Lake Toxaway Charities approved a $19,874 grant request to the Haven in 2020 to assist homeless families and individuals in crisis.
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Transylvania County Habitat for Humanity
Transylvania Habitat for Humanity is a Christian-based non-profit dedicated to building safe affordable housing for people in need in our community. Funding from Lake Toxaway Charities has enabled Habitat for Humanity to continue our programs for area residents.” To date we have built over 100 homes. In addition to building new, affordable housing TCH4H operates an…
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Change the World
Change The World Relief Org. supports Backpack Buddies, which addresses unmet needs in the community. Transylvania County Schools were recently able to add funds used to purchase food and special needs during the Coronavirus pandemic, including over-the-counter medicines for students in need. Fruits, vegetables, dry goods, and other foodstuffs are delivered weekly through the program,…
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STEP of WNC
STEP provides home repair and firewood for low income, elderly, and the disabled. Sadly, some of the homes in our area are not habitable and the living conditions are inhumane. The lumber and home repair provided by our 2020 grant to STEP aided in improving the living conditions of our neighbors who are most in…