From YMCA of Western North Carolina:
- Starting today (10/4) the Asheville YMCA is distributing food, water, and other emergency supplies (diapers, wipes, toiletries) daily from 10-5. WiFi and charging are available.
- The Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion is serving as an emergency shelter. They are open to the public from 2-6 daily for showers. WiFi and charging are available.
- The Reuter Family YMCA in south Asheville is open for to the public from 10-5 daily for showers. The gym is open for basketball and general play. The playground and youth lounge are open (parental supervision required). WiFi and charging are available.
- Our Mobile Food Markets are in action. Please follow https://www.facebook.com/ymcawnccommunityhealth for schedules. The Asheville Y will host a mobile food market tomorrow at 11 a.m.
- Schedules and services are subject to change. See https://ymcawnc.org or https://www.facebook.com/ymcawnc for updates.
We hope you and your family are safe. Like so many in the community, some of our staff members have lost housing and vehicles and have no power, water, or Internet. If you are able to share our link to make a financial contribution to support them and our relief and recovery efforts, please go to https://ymcawnc.org/give. Thank you!
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