Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries is a North Carolina-based nonprofit organization serving the Western region of the state. For more than four decades, it has addressed the needs of the poor, homeless, and economically disadvantaged by offering access to food, shelter, clothing, counseling, and recovery services. The organization operates across three core areas—Rescue, Recovery, and Restoration—focusing on immediate relief, a year-long substance use recovery program, and pathways to stability through job skills training, job connections, and transportation to employment centers. Its work is grounded in direct support for individuals facing homelessness and addiction, with programs designed to stabilize basic needs, support long-term recovery, and facilitate reintegration into the workforce. Western Carolina Rescue Ministries collaborates with local partners and community organizations to deliver essential services, and is based in Asheville, North Carolina. Recent collaborations include partnerships with the Red Cross and FEMA to coordinate guest services.