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