We have long believed it, so we’ll just say it: Every person in our community should have a safe and secure roof over their head, no matter their situation or means.
Many of our neighbors live paycheck to paycheck, making difficult choices between rent, utilities, and their other needs. Others may be experiencing temporary homelessness after experiencing domestic violence. Local housing support nonprofits help our neighbors succeed at homeownership without sacrificing their safety or other resources.
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks has a long history of supporting nonprofits and other causes in our community. Housing support nonprofits in particular allow us an opportunity to GIVE BACK and help our neighbors across Western North Carolina as we continue to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Check out this short list of local housing support nonprofits near you, and keep reading to learn more about how Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks works to GIVE BACK. BUY BACK. across WNC.
Skip ahead! Find local housing support nonprofits near you:
- 8 housing support nonprofits near Asheville
- 3 housing support nonprofits near Brevard
- 3 housing support nonprofits near Hendersonville
- 4 housing support nonprofits near Waynesville
- GIVE BACK. BUY BACK. to support WNC
8 housing support nonprofits near Asheville
Photo from BeLoved Asheville
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1983, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity was the first Habitat affiliate in North Carolina. Through Habitat homeownership and home repair programs, more than 2,100 adults and children in Buncombe County have achieved a decent place to call home and an affordable mortgage. Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity also has a Hurricane Helene Response program. In December 2021, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and Madison County Habitat for Humanity joined forces to strengthen Habitat for Humanity in our region.
33 Meadow Road, Asheville | (828) 251-5702 | ashevillehabitat.org
BeLoved Asheville
BeLoved Asheville brings together people to tackle issues around racism and systemic inequities, housing and food insecurity, poverty, and inequities in healthcare. Ultimately, the goal is to cultivate a transformational way of life rooted in community, creativity, and equity. One of their core projects is BeLoved Village, a community of 12 micro-homes of 440–700 square feet, built chiefly with donated labor and materials. Once completed, the homes will go to neighbors who have struggled with housing insecurity.
32 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville | (828) 571-0766 | belovedasheville.com
Community Action Opportunities
Community Action Opportunities designs and implements anti-poverty strategies that produce successful results. They focus on three main programs: head start, “Life Works”, and weatherization. The weatherization program helps residents reduce power usage while making homes safer, warmer, healthier, and happier. Life Works helps individuals obtain full-time, living wage jobs so they can move out of poverty and obtain economic security. Among the services offered as part of Life Works, CAO offers financial assistance for housing services.
25 Gaston Street, Asheville | (828) 252-2495 | communityactionopportunities.org
Eblen Charities
Since 1991, Eblen Charities has focused on assisting families and individuals during times of crisis and hardship, primarily regarding medical, financial, or emergency needs. Among their programs, Eblen offers rental assistance, including during eviction processes, and water assistance. Eblen’s Hurricane Helene Recovery Fund is being used to help people pay for gas, food, and other essential items. It’s also covering housing costs for people who have lost work or wages—especially service workers, emergency responders, and fellow nonprofit workers.
23 Hamilton Street, Asheville | (828) 255-3066 | eblencharities.org
Helpmate
Helpmate’s overarching goal is to create a world that is free from domestic violence. They help their clients find free emergency shelter, counseling, and support for themselves and their children. Helpmate offers a crisis shelter for survivors who are actively fleeing intimate partner violence relationships. Once they are in a safe environment, Helpmate’s internal housing program aids survivors experiencing homelessness with financial assistance and supportive case management so they can quickly move into a new, safe, and stable housing unit.
35 Woodfin Street, Asheville | (828) 254-0516 | helpmateonline.org
Homeward Bound of WNC
Homeward Bound is a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness in Buncombe and Henderson Counties. Since 1988, they have moved more than 1,800 men, women, and children into permanent housing through the “Housing First” national best practice for ending homelessness. This model has been proven to be the most effective, cost-efficient, sustainable, and humane intervention to homelessness. Homeward Bound’s case management services provide support and resources to help maintain housing stability.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1166, Asheville | (828) 579-3479 | homewardboundwnc.org
Mountain Housing Opportunities
Mountain Housing Opportunities is a private, nonprofit community development corporation that builds and improves homes, neighborhoods, communities, and lives. The organization started with a straightforward but essential idea: safe homes in good neighborhoods are a right. Now, more than 35 years later, MHO continues to serve the community through programs that promote safe, attractive, and affordable housing. Among their services, MHO helps clients find affordable apartments. They also offer financial assistance for aspiring homeowners and essential home repair for existing homeowners.
64 Clingman Avenue, Suite 101, Asheville | (828) 254-4030 | mtnhousing.org
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
Since 1981, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries has provided assistance combating poverty, addiction, and homelessness through their non-denominational ministry. The ministry aids them through several fundamental programs. The goals of the Abba’s Love program are to help women break generational patterns of hopelessness and dependency on others through coping skills, leadership skills, and financial independence. Abba’s House is a free, 12-month residential program designed to help mothers and their infants recover from addiction.
225 Patton Avenue, Asheville | (828) 254-0471 | westerncarolinarescue.org
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3 housing support nonprofits near Brevard
The Haven of Transylvania County
Homeless men and women in Transylvania County are often found making their beds in the woods or in their cars. In addition, around 150 students each year become homeless or precariously housed. The Haven of Transylvania County is an overnight shelter that provides respite for those who have suddenly and unexpectedly fallen into homelessness or those who are chronically homeless. The Haven offers several locations for men, women, and families until they can get back onto their feet.
240 S Caldwell Street, Brevard | (828) 877-2040 | havenoftc.org
Sharing House
In Transylvania County, 45% of residents struggle with unaffordable rent, and 35% are considered low-income earners. Sharing House is a faith-based, cooperative organization uniting area congregations, individuals, and businesses to offer pathways out of poverty and crisis. For over 43 years, they have connected Transylvania County residents with essential services in a trauma-informed environment, including rent and utility assistance. For those experiencing homelessness, their facility offers hot showers, a safe space, and a refuge of belonging.
164 Duckworth Avenue, Brevard | (828) 884-2866 | sharinghouse.org
Transylvania Habitat for Humanity
Transylvania Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1984 as an affiliate of Habitat International. Since then, they have grown into one of WNC’s leading nonprofits for community service. Transylvania Habitat builds homes for qualifying families and individuals who pay an affordable mortgage payment at no profit to Habitat. The mortgage payments help support building more homes. The organization’s Hurricane Helene Relief Fund helps hurricane victims make critical home repairs.
692 Ecusta Road, Brevard | (828) 884-3464 | transylvaniahabitat.org
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3 housing support nonprofits near Hendersonville
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Community Foundation of Henderson County is a nonprofit that has been assisting donors fulfill their philanthropic dreams since 1982. They manage a variety of grants and scholarships for individuals and small businesses in the community. Among their many initiatives, CFHC is dedicated to aiding nonprofit partners and neighbors as the region recovers from Hurricane Helene. In addition, the Mine Gap Rehabilitation Home Project Grant through The Housing Assistance Corporation helped increase the area’s affordable housing stock.
401 N Main Street #300, Hendersonville | (828) 697-6224 | cfhcforever.org
Housing Assistance Corporation
Since 1988, the Housing Assistance Corporation has provided sustainable, safe, and affordable housing solutions and outreach programs for residents of Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties. The organization completes critical home repairs for low-income families, individuals, and the elderly. They also engage in new construction projects designed to provide safe, affordable, workforce housing. To date, they have built 209 homes and 360 apartments in the area.
214 N King Street, Hendersonville | (828) 692-4744 | housing-assistance.com
Only Hope WNC
In 2009 a group of concerned citizens in Henderson County came together for the purpose of fighting against youth homelessness. They created Only Hope WNC to aid the nearly 300 homeless students in Henderson County. Since their inception, the organization has helped more than 19,000 local youth. Only Hope operates food and supply pantries, as well as a mobile closet. But the core of their mission is focused on emergency housing and providing resources for safe, affordable housing for transition-age youth.
416 Allen Road, East Flat Rock | (828) 693-5499 | onlyhopewnc.org
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4 housing support nonprofits near Waynesville
Haywood Pathways Center
Haywood Pathways Center compassionately serves the community by providing pathways to essential resources, such as safe shelter and nutritious food. Person-centered shelter services are tailored for each individual or family, all with the ultimate goal of supporting people as they move from homelessness to housing and stability. The organization designates 8–10 beds for individuals and/or families in their Transitional Housing Program, which allows participants to reside at Pathways for up to two years. The organization is committed to empowering every neighbor to flourish through education, support, and inclusive opportunities.
179 Hemlock Street, Waynesville | (828) 246-0332 | haywoodpathwayscenter.org
HERE in Jackson County
HERE’s mission is to end homelessness throughout Jackson County by providing temporary emergency shelter, housing-focused case management services, and short-term financial assistance. Their ultimate goal is to secure stable affordable housing and end homelessness throughout Western North Carolina. HERE’s Housing First philosophy and low-barrier services are designed to help those in need without judgment so that everyone in Jackson County has access to safe and affordable housing.
77 Eastgate Drive, Sylva | (828) 477-4946 | hereinjacksoncounty.org
Mountain Projects, Inc.
For more than 50 years, Mountain Projects, a community action agency, has advocated for the well-being of clients, which include the disabled, elderly, and families in need. Their 21 programs, from head start to public transportation, change more than 7,000 lives each month for the better. In Jackson County, Mountain Projects has programs that make homes more energy efficient, work on heating systems, and complete renovations to homes. They also offer Section 8 rental assistance in Haywood and Jackson counties, as well as new construction home loans through the Self-Help Housing program for Haywood County.
2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville | (828) 452-1447
154 Medical Park Loop, Sylva | (828) 586-2345
REACH of Haywood County
REACH of Haywood County works to prevent and help victims recover from domestic violence, sexual abuse, or elder abuse. Their goal is to help everyone in Haywood County live a life free of violence. Each year, REACH works with over 700 victims and families, nearly 100 of whom are in need of emergency shelter. The nonprofit organization offers guidance, information, and a variety of resources through their shelter and outreach programs. Among their services and resources, REACH also offers permanent housing assistance.
627 N Main Street, Waynesville | (828) 456-7898 | facebook.com/WithinReachHazelwood
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GIVE BACK. BUY BACK. to support WNC
At Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, we treasure the communities where we work and play. That’s why we know it’s important to support our clients and the local nonprofits and small businesses that make our community feel like home—especially in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction across the region in September 2024.
Our communities are still recovering. But luckily, there are many local nonprofits and businesses doing more than their fair share to help restore our region’s active communities to their full potential.
This year, we have committed to sharing some of our favorite WNC causes and shopping spots through a series of blog posts, including today’s post on housing support nonprofits. Check back throughout 2025 to learn more about local nonprofits and businesses that enhance our home and how to support the ones near you, including:
- Thrift and consignment stores.
- Outdoor gear stores.
- Pet supplies.
- Veterans nonprofits.
- Second-hand furniture stores.
- Animal nonprofits.
