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Homeward Bound of WNC

Housing & Homelessness · Asheville, NC · est. 1987

Prevent and end homelessness in the community through permanent housing and support, using a Housing First approach that helps people get into permanent housing as quickly as possible without preconditions.

2,760+
unique individuals housed since 2006
92%
of Permanent Supportive Housing residents stayed housed in 2025
85
supportive apartments at Compass Point Village
102
people who exited homelessness in 2025

Donate

Your gift turns an empty apartment into a furnished home. The Welcome Home Donation Center recently outfitted 122 housing units with $143,656 in community donations.

Volunteer

Volunteers help set up homes, sort donations, and support residents as they rebuild stability.

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Learn / Share

Housing First works: 92% of people in Permanent Supportive Housing stayed housed in 2025. Learn how permanent housing ends homelessness for good.

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Programs

Sources (public information, compiled independently): Homeward Bound — Impact · Homeward Bound — About. Data as of 2026-06-07.