2,760+
unique individuals housed since 2006
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Housing & Homelessness · Asheville, NC · est. 1987
Homeward Bound of WNC
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.
The recordOrg-reported · as of 2026-07-02
92%
of Permanent Supportive Housing residents stayed housed in 2025
85
supportive apartments at Compass Point Village
102
people who exited homelessness in 2025
151
people prevented from entering homelessness in 2025
1,660
unique individuals served at AHOPE Day Center in 2025
Step upThree ways to act
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.
Donate →Volunteer
Volunteers help set up homes, sort donations, and support residents as they rebuild stability.
Volunteer →Learn / Share
Housing First works: 92% of people in Permanent Supportive Housing stayed housed in 2025. Learn how permanent housing ends homelessness for good.
Learn / Share →ProgramsWhat the work looks like
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for people who have experienced chronic homelessness with co-occurring disabilities
Rapid Re-Housing for individuals and families needing shorter-term support
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Homeless prevention for households facing housing instability
Welcome Home Donation Center, which furnishes new apartments with community-donated goods
AHOPE Day Center: street outreach and day services (1,660 unique individuals served in 2025)
Sources (public information, compiled independently): Homeward Bound — Impact · Homeward Bound — About. Data as of 2026-07-02.