Attend our popular monthly Homelessness Learning Series –Announcing June dates
Join us June 7,14 &21 for all three session of The Homelessness Learning Series. To be held at the Weaverville Library
Attend our popular monthly Homelessness Learning Series – May dates announced
The Homelessness Division of the City of Asheville Community and Economic Development Department invites members of the public to join them for an informative learning series focused on homelessness in our community. This 3-part learning series, presented by Homeless Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford, offers community members the opportunity to learn more about the causes, responses, [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week learn more about homelessness with Strategy Specialist Debbie Alford
What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this episode of What’s up Asheville, host Sam Parada interviews Homeless Strategy Specialist [...]
Asheville Asks: What is “Continuum of Care” as it relates to homelessness in Asheville
We’re getting ready for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count. This year we’ve had a record number of community volunteers, and we can’t thank you enough. The United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requires that all communities that receive HUD funding to address homelessness conduct a Point in Time (PIT) Count [...]
The City of Asheville seeks volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time Count Jan. 30, 2024
We had a great turn out last year by volunteers. Come join us again January 30 for the Point in Time Count. Help make a difference for the vulnerable in our community
Downtown Safety and Cleanliness News: Helping the community’s most vulnerable this winter with additional resources
As cold weather continues in our region, many community members ask what can be done to help the most vulnerable among us? The City of Asheville believes addressing homelessness is a community effort, but knowing the available resources is a great place to start. The City’s Homeless Strategy Division, which falls under the Community and [...]
The City of Asheville announces the Homelessness Learning Series for November and December
The Homelessness Division of the City of Asheville Community and Economic Development Department invites members of the public to join them for an informative learning series focused on homelessness in our community. Individual sessions can be attended in either November and/or December. The series offers community members the opportunity to learn more about the causes, responses, and actions that surround the homelessness issue in Asheville and the region.
Code Purple program goes into effect October 15, 2023
The Code Purple program kicks off this year on October 15, 2023 and runs through April 30, 2024.
The City of Asheville hosts The Homelessness Learning Series for the Asheville community in October and November
Join the City of Asheville Communiy and Economic development Department / Homelessness Division as they host an informational learning series focused on homelessness in our community.
Annual Point-In-Time Count data indicates homelessness in Asheville on a slight decline
The 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) results were submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on April 28 as part of Asheville’s Continum of Care designation. The annual count was conducted on January 31, 2023, with the help of 75 volunteers, the largest number of volunteers to date. Emily Ball, Homeless Strategy Division Manager [...]
Asheville Asks: What exactly is this P-I-T count?
Homelessness is bad for our community: people who experience it are community members in dire need, and people not experiencing it are often negatively impacted by its effects. Whether we’re experiencing homelessness, frustrated by what’s happening around our businesses or in our neighborhoods, or seeking to advocate and take action, we all want the same [...]
Community invited to hear recommendations for addressing unsheltered homelessness at January 25 meeting
The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) has concluded their study of unsheltered homelessness in the Asheville area. Based on needs identified through stakeholder interviews, surveys and data collection conducted in summer 2022, the NAEH has drafted recommendations which will be presented to the community during a joint meeting of Asheville City Council and the [...]