Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence Information
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported in October 2016 that their National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found 4.3 percent of the adult population within the United States consider themselves to be either gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
Asheville GreenWorks
Asheville GreenWorks
Asheville GreenWorks is a volunteer based 501(c)(3) working to enhance the environment and quality of life for the citizens of Asheville and Buncombe County through awareness building, community activities and partnership. * Serving as liasion between citizens, city and county government * Over 12,000 dedicated Volunteers * Over 900 Contributing Members * Corporate, governmental and academic partnerships * Grassroots activities to increase public awareness and effect public policy
828-254-1776 Visit our website
Our VOICE Launches a Bilingual Referral & Informational Textline
Our VOICE is thrilled to announce the launch of our referral and informational textline, offered in English and Spanish, for all people who are interested in services or support after experiencing sexual trauma.
Social/ Family NonProfit
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of WNC
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America originated in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1904. Irving Westheimer, a young businessman noticed a boy foraging for his dinner in a garbage can and thought it would be possible to help him and others like him by spending time together in a one to one mentoring relationship. There are currently over 400 Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in the United States. The program began in Buncombe County in 1982, adding Henderson County in 1989, and expanding to serve eight Western North Carolina counties by 2009. In 2008-09, more than 700 children were enrolled in the program, and the Board of Directors has set a goal to serve over 1000 children by 2011. For more information see our Website
Women’s Groups and Programs
National Organization for Women (NOW)
National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Since its founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
AshevilleNow.blogspot.com Check us out on Facebook and “Like” Asheville NOW.
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Womansong New Start Program
Candidates for an NSP grant are referred to us by local social service agencies. This one-time grant is available for the amount of need up to $500.00. Grant requests are as diverse as the women receiving them. To date, monies have been used to purchase bus tickets for a family escaping domestic violence, for rent or utility deposits or for certification exam fees. Grants provide needed support on an individual’s path toward greater self-sufficiency. Womansong also sponsors the Womansong New Start Scholarship at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville.
www.womansong.org/newstart.htm
Buncombe
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The Women for Women giving circle brings women together in an engaging and meaningful way. By combining financial resources and working with others, Women for Women makes high-impact grants to improve the lives of women and girls in our region. Since January 2005, Women for Women has given more than a $1.2 million dollars to programs helping women and girls in our region.
YWCA of Asheville: Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women
The YWCA believes in social change. We believe in the empowerment of women, children, and minorities. We believe in a world with diverse peoples living together in peace.
Our mission is to transform that vision into reality – by offering enrichment opportunities for people of all ages and incomes, from child care and tutoring to experiential learning and conflict resolution skills. You can help us meet our mission by making a contribution, becoming a member, or volunteering. 185 S. French Broad Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 828-254-7206 www.ywcaofasheville.org WNC Region
Bounty & Soul – creating a health and wellness movement
Bounty & Soul is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a health and wellness movement in underserved communities in Buncombe and McDowell Counties. Our fresh, free food markets provide healthy, fresh produce and whole grains along with nutrition education and health and wellness resources for children, families, individuals, and seniors who struggle with food insecurity and poor health. We offer our services at five weekly markets.
GREEN OPPORTUNITIES Asheville
Green Opportunities’ mission it to train, support, and connect people from marginalized communities to sustainable employment pathways.
Girls on the Run
Welcome to Girls on the Run! – a life-changing, non-profit program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Sexual Assault, Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence Support
Helpmate
We believe that to serve our clients we must model a violence-free community that is founded in respect and equality. By providing safety, shelter, counseling and advocacy, we empower each client to create a life that is free of violence. Click here
828.254.0516
www.helpmateonline.org