Housing & Shelter

Former Gold’s Gym (Novant Health) (recommended for families with children and pets are allowed at this location) 1815 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville
Emergency medical center only: for those with medical equipment requiring power - 10 Genevieve Circle

VRQ is non-operational. All residents who were there were evac’d, building was flooded. Residents split btwn Ag Center & AB Tech. If looking for a resident, check both.
Code Purple shelter for single women and women with children: Transformation Village, 30 Olin Haven Way, Asheville 28806, Near Outlets, off Brevard Road behind the Hilton Garden Inn - 828-259-5365
MADISON COUNTY: Madison Early College High School, Hot Springs elementary school, The Wellness Center 5734 US 25-70 Hwy - located beside the Madison Early College High School
HENDERSON COUNTY: Athletics and Activities Center (708 South Grove Street, Hendersonville)
10/3 TRANSYLVANIA CO. - Parks and Rec Center (1078 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712) *Shelters are NOT distribution sites {WLOS News 13}

Haywood County

Haywood County Government Armory

285 Armory Dr., Clyde, NC 28781

Henderson County

Edneyville Elementary School

2875 Pace Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28792

Henderson County Recreation Center

708 S. Grove St., Hendersonville, NC 28792

Madison County

Madison Early College High School

5374 US Hwy 25-70, Marshall, NC 28755

McDowell County

McDowell County Senior Center

100 Spaulding Rd., Marion, NC 28752

Rutherford County

Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church

252 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Transylvania County

Transylvania Parks & Rec

1078 Ecusta Rd., Brevard, NC 28712

Yancey County

Blue Ridge Elementary

910 Cane River School Rd., Burnsville, NC 28714

Avery County

185 Shady Street, Rock Gym in Newland, has beds, showers, food

Mitchell County

Beside Harris Middle School an approximate address is 308 Harris Street Spruce Pine, NC.

open and ready for anyone who needs a warm bed, hot showers, hot meals, and help from the disaster. Everyone is welcome to stay as long as you need the assistance. They will even allow you to bring your pets. They have washers and dryers where they can do your laundry, serve 3 good hot meals each day, and there are hot showers on property. If you need help these people are here for our community. Please tell your friends and neighbors. We do not want anyone to suffer during these cold nights. The entrance is at the top of the field between Harris Middle and Deyton. An approximate address is 308 Harris Street Spruce Pine, NC.

TEMPORARY HOUSING

Emergency and Temporary Housing for those Displaced by Hurricane Helene: https://www.emergencyrv.org/
AirBnB offering temporary Housing: https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-org-offers-temporary-housing-to-people-impacted-by-hurricane-helene/
FEMA offers temporary housing: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/sheltering-housing-options
FEMA emergency hotel search: https://www.femaemergencyhotels.com/

Petition Against Eviction

Tell North Carolina State and County Governments: We demand an indefinite moratorium on all evictions for all affected NC counties.

Stable housing is a human right, but even more so, it’s an integral part of public safety during this ongoing disaster. Working-class communities are already suffering the worst effects of this disaster; We need to ensure we have access to safe housing for the duration of this crisis and after. Sign the petition

Keep Asheville Here! Rent Support, TDA Funds, and Eviction Moratorium NOW!

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/keep-asheville-here-rent-support-tda-funds-and-eviction-moratorium-now?fbclid=IwY2xjawGgaOBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRznZ5tOQU1miRYVN4AI_fcoZxXFYK6cyu5ThFbhhccICpzjPOoFUMwyqw_aem_8gecbBEEVy4UkU641sfZMg

Tenants Rights Evictions and Repairs:

legalaidnc.org/resource/tenants-rights-evictions-repairs/

Housing Rights and Assistance

Free disaster-related legal counseling, assistance and referrals are available for eligible North Carolina homeowners and renters in disaster-designated counties as they recover from Helene. For legal assistance, call 1-866-219-5262 and dial 2657. The toll-free hotline is available 8:30a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

The Tzu Chi Foundation, a partner of the American Red Cross, is providing emergency financial assistance to households in Buncombe County that were destroyed or severely damaged by Hurricane Helene. Residents whose primary homes were impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply by November 8: https://tzuchi.us/hurricanes-relief-nc

Eblen Charities provides assistance to families in our community for housing (rent and mortgage), utilities, gasoline (to get to a medical appointment or job interview), education, medical needs, eyeglasses, holiday gifts, clothing and food. Use the link below for more information and to apply online. https://www.eblencharities.org/programs/

What to know about renters’ rights after Helene’s impacts Article

Know Your Rights: Renter Information – Pisgah Legal Housing Attorney David Bartholomew shared important information about the rights of renters with Blue Ridge Public Radio yesterday. If tenants are confused about their rights or suspect that a landlord may be taking illegal actions against them, Pisgah Legal Services can be contacted online@pisgahlegal.org or 828-253-0406.

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity expanded their repair services and added a Disaster Repair program. This new Disaster Repairs program supplements our traditional repair program, and is a partnership with other agencies through ARCHR (Asheville Regional Coalition for Home Repair). Low-income homeowners in Buncombe and Madison Counties with storm-related damage who are otherwise unable to afford repairs, can apply. In particular, the Disaster Repair program aims to help low-income homeowners who are uninsured and under-insured. Disaster related issues include trees, flood, roof, hazards, and access. Information can be found at ashevillehabitat.org or by calling 828-251-5702.

To sign up to receive a tiny home built by the Amish one can go to cabins4christ.org