Helpmate

Homeless Shelter

Asheville, NC

Lighthouse Collective Foundation, inc.

Homeless Shelter

Asheville, NC

Lighthouse Collective Foundation connects Asheville-area job seekers with disabilities to EIPD and a directory of 28 local programs.

  • Asheville-area adults with disabilities seeking employment
  • People needing EIPD application guidance
  • Job seekers needing training, rides, identification, or work clothes

Safe Shelter

Homeless Shelter

Asheville, NC

Safe Shelter keeps families together in Asheville and provides housing support through Community Health Workers, Peer Support Specialists, and a mental health clinician.

  • Families with minor children seeking shelter together
  • Single fathers or families unable to use gender-separated dormitory shelters
  • People facing barriers to traditional shelters

Steadfast House Women

Homeless Shelter

Asheville, NC

Steadfast House Women provides Asheville transitional housing for homeless women and mothers with children, with 8 out of 10 residents leaving with stable jobs and a home.

  • homeless women seeking transitional housing in Asheville
  • mothers with children needing housing and life-skills support
  • residents seeking education and living-wage employment support

Transformation Village

Homeless Shelter

Asheville, NC

Veterans Restoration Quarters provides residential services for veterans experiencing homelessness through ABCCM’s Buncombe County ministry network.

  • Veterans experiencing homelessness who need residential support
  • Organizations seeking volunteer opportunities supporting veterans
  • Donors interested in restoring the Veterans Restoration Quarters program

Homeless Shelter in nearby counties

FAQ

Which Buncombe County shelter lets families stay together?

Safe Shelter serves families with minor children and allows household members to stay together rather than separating them into gender-specific dormitories.

Is there transitional housing for homeless women or mothers in Asheville?

Steadfast House Women provides transitional housing for homeless women and mothers with children, plus life-skills, education, employment, and permanent-housing support.

Where can a homeless veteran seek residential housing in Buncombe County?

Transformation Village provides residential housing and transition support for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Can I walk into Safe Shelter without a referral?

Safe Shelter generally requires completing its referral process, except during its listed weekday resource and referral hours. Confirm current access procedures directly before going.

Which local organization helps with jobs rather than immediate shelter?

Lighthouse Collective Foundation helps Asheville-area adults with disabilities navigate EIPD referrals, job searches, workforce training, transportation, identification, and work clothing; its listing says it is not for immediate shelter needs.