Salvation Army

Charity Organization

Waynesville, NC

Salvation Army connects individuals and families in need with local centers and churches across North and South Carolina.

  • Individuals and families seeking assistance in North or South Carolina
  • People looking for a nearby service location by city or ZIP code
  • People seeking donation opportunities

Goodwill Career Center

Charity Organization

Waynesville, NC

Goodwill Store And Donation Center has 52 locations across 35 Northwest North Carolina counties and has served the community since 1926.

  • shopping for donated secondhand goods
  • donating unwanted items
  • supporting workforce development through thrift purchases

Arc Of Haywood County

Charity Organization

Waynesville, NC

The Arc of Haywood provides IDD housing, employment, and community support in Haywood County, including CARF-accredited community housing services.

  • Adults in Haywood County with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Individuals needing 24/7 staffed group-home living
  • Individuals requiring Intermediate Care Facility services

Helping Hands Of Haywood

Charity Organization

Waynesville, NC

Helping Hands of Haywood provides four-season emergency shelter and street outreach for people experiencing homelessness in Haywood County and western North Carolina.

  • Emergency shelter requests during unsafe weather
  • Families, couples, and individuals without shelter
  • People experiencing homelessness who need needs assessment and linkage to care

Emergency available

Knights of Columbus 15085

Charity Organization

Waynesville, NC

Knights of Columbus 15085 serves Waynesville through St. John the Evangelist and Immaculate Conception Mission with Faith, Family, Community, and Life programs.

  • Catholic men seeking fellowship and service opportunities
  • Families seeking Catholic faith and family programs
  • Waynesville parish and community service initiatives

Southwestern Nc Resource Conservation & Development

Charity Organization

Waynesville, NC

Southwestern Resource Conservation & Development coordinates conservation projects across seven western North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.

  • Flood mitigation projects in western North Carolina
  • Agricultural, forestry, and natural resource initiatives
  • Community sustainability and energy conservation projects

Salvation Army Shelton Laurel

Charity Organization

Clyde, NC

The Salvation Army Family Store of West Gate City Boulevard channels donated goods toward rehabilitation programs that heal addictions and restore families.

  • donating goods to support rehabilitation programs

Women Of Waynesville

Charity Organization

Waynesville, NC

Women of Waynesville supports women and children in Haywood County through stealth assistance, nonprofit fundraising, and an all-volunteer structure.

  • Women and children in Haywood County seeking help with basic needs
  • Donors seeking a 501(c)(3) supporting local women and children
  • Local nonprofits seeking fundraising or volunteer partnerships

Charity Organization in nearby counties

FAQ

Which Haywood County charity helps with emergency homelessness?

Helping Hands of Haywood provides four-season emergency shelter for individuals, families, older adults, people with disabilities, and people facing medical or serious mental-health emergencies. It also conducts street outreach and links people to care.

Where can adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities find housing support in Haywood County?

The Arc of Haywood operates three supported-living group homes and one Intermediate Care Facility, with 24/7 staffing in its group homes. It also offers supported employment, community living support, and respite services.

Can women and children in Haywood County get help with basic needs?

Women of Waynesville provides stealth assistance for basic needs through grants, directed donations, internal funds, and personal belongings. Its enrichment information notes that monthly application capacity is limited, so it may not fit urgent needs.

Which local nonprofits accept donated goods?

Goodwill accepts donated goods for resale and household e-waste for recycling, while Salvation Army locations provide donation opportunities. Goodwill reports recycling 1.5 million pounds of e-waste annually across its service area.