Contact:
Linda McDaniel, Executive Director
linda@arcofbc.org
Ongoing – times vary
ARC of Buncombe
The Arc of Buncombe County exists to empower children & adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their highest potential through advocacy, education, programs, and family support. Strong computer skills are a continual need for them! For more information: https://www.arcofbuncombecounty.org/
ATSP (Around the Son Preschool)
Around the Son Preschool is a ministry of Skyland UMC. There are various ways that you can engage with this ministry. Contact Dana to discuss your options.
Contact:
Dana McGraw, ATSP Director
aroundtheson@skylandumc.com
Ongoing – times vary
Contact:
Brooke Senter, Director
bridgessumc@gmail.com
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
Bridges Reading Enrichment Program
You can help with reading, enrichment activities, snack, or recess for 1-2 hours on Tuesday/Thursday afternoons. Through a partnership with Estes Elementary we are able to assist children that need to learn reading skills.
Congregations 4 Children (C4C) @ Estes Elementary
Serve as a reading buddy for 30-60 minutes each week, as a mentor in the classroom, or help deliver Skyland UMC donations to the school Resource Center
Contact:
Rev. Joy Moss
revjoy@skylandumc.com
Ongoing
Contact:
Debbie Alford, Program Manager
DAlford@caring4children.org
Ongoing – needs and times vary
Caring for Children
The most recognized program associated with Caring for Children is probably Trinity Place Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter. Trinity Place provides a safe place for up to six runaway and homeless youth, ages 7 to 17. The short-term shelter is open 24/7/365 and staffed with CARING case managers who provide support for youth and their families with the goal of family reunification or an alternative placement. They love volunteers to do handiwork projects around Trinity Place!
Mary Benson House
A Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center for Mothers and Mothers-To-Be. The Mary Benson House (MBH) is a haven of healing and recovery for pregnant and parenting women located in Asheville, NC. There is a variety of ways to volunteer. For more information about MBH: https://rhahealthservices.org/mary-benson-house/
Contact:
Christine Hodges, Program Manager
christine.hodges@rhanet.org
Ongoing
Contact:
Jenn Langdon Ramming, Ex Director
jramming@opendoorsasheville.org
Open Doors of Asheville
At OpenDoors Asheville, we believe that education is the prow of our ship, and our students are our highest priority. Supporting students, kindergarten through college, means much more than helping them get better grades. We work with parents and schools to ensure that all students have the stability, resource, equity, and inclusion they need to thrive and ultimately reach their potential. By using a “whole child” methodology, students become inspired members of our community and break the cycle of poverty for themselves, and for generations to come. To learn more about volunteering: https://opendoorsasheville.org/volunteer/
UNC-A Wesley Student Ministry
The United Methodist Campus Ministry located at UNC Asheville. They celebrate students from all backgrounds, denominations, and walks of life. All are welcome and encouraged to be their full authentic selves! Extra hands are always welcome.
Contact:
Jeff McCumber, UMC Pastor
uncawesley@gmail.com
