“I can only say that as a society, it would be to everyone’s benefit if we could live with and love our neighbors with compassion. Most of us are only one tragedy away from being homeless ourselves.”
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Letter: More support needed for the homeless
“In order to move forward with a solution, more support must be provided to the homeless in the areas of affordable housing, mental health and substance abuse treatment and pet-friendly shelters.”
Letter: Defunding the police
“It’s a very simple equation. Less $$$s for police and fighting crime = more crime!”
Asheville struggles to make sure everyone has a home
In 2005, the city of Asheville adopted an official plan aimed at ending chronic homelessness by 2015, drastically reducing reliance on emergency shelters and streamlining support services to get people into permanent housing faster. The plan — dubbed “Looking Homeward: The 10-year Plan to End Homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County” — was a cooperative […]
Third annual “Warm Clothing Drive” at the Christmas Jam today
Grateful Bread will hold their 3rd annual winter clothing collection at the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam this year. (Pictured: James and Kelly Carmody at last year’s event. Photo provided by James Carmody)