ABCCM (Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry)
Housing & Homelessness · Arden, NC · est. 1969
Respond to emergency needs while addressing the root causes of poverty — providing food, clothing, free medical care, shelter, and pathways to independent living for under-served and homeless neighbors across Buncombe County, regardless of background.
30,000+
individuals served each year
300+
partner churches and 5,000+ trained volunteers
8 in 10
Transformation Village & VRQ residents leave with stable jobs and housing
450
shelter beds across three residential facilities
Donate
Your gift fills the gaps for families in crisis and funds shelter, food, and free medical care — including ongoing Hurricane Helene relief.
Donate →Volunteer
ABCCM runs on 5,000+ trained volunteers a year — from food pantry and clinic help to cook teams and chaplains. Training is provided.
Volunteer →Learn / Share
One faith-based coalition serves 30,000+ neighbors a year across seven ministries. Learn how emergency aid connects to lasting stability.
Learn / Share →Programs
- Crisis Ministry — emergency food boxes, clothing, and utility/eviction assistance
- Free Medical Ministry clinic for uninsured adults
- Veterans Restoration Quarters — residential program for veterans experiencing homelessness
- Transformation Village — transitional housing for homeless women, mothers with children, and veterans
- Jail Ministry and Recovery Living Ministry
Sources (public information, compiled independently): ABCCM — About · ABCCM — Facts & Figures. Data as of 2026-06-07.