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ONTRACK FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
1-800-737-5485
OnTrack (formerly CCCS of WNC) is dedicated to helping people manage their money and credit better through FREE, professional, confidential financial/budget counseling, debt repayment programs (for unsecured credit), foreclosure/eviction prevention counseling, and education programs. If you are suffering from DEBT STRESS or just want to manage your money and credit better, OnTrack is here to help.
THE BREAD OF LIFE
828-877-3577
The mission of the Bread of Life is to provide food (hot meals) to any County resident who asks for assistance. Bread of Life provides a nutritious (fruit, green salad, vegetables, starch, meat entree and dessert) hot meal five days per week (Monday - Friday) at 248 South Caldwell Street, Brevard. Some meals are eaten in - many are taken out. Bread of Life also delivers meals to clients who do not have transportation or are not ambulatory. There are no financial requirements. Bread of Life serves County residents who are in need and ask for services. breadoflifetc.org
BOY SCOUTS, DANIEL BOONE COUNCIL
828-254-6189
Boy Scouts is a comprehensive youth development program. Their mission is to serve others from all socioeconomic backgrounds by helping instill values in young people and adults, and in other ways help to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetimes in achieving their full potential.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
828-885-7396
The Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County is a facility based program that offers affordable, educational, recreational, positive fun for young people.
www.bgctransylvania.org/index.html
THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
828-885-7286
The Children's Center is an organization whose primary objective is to coordinate multi-disciplinary services in order to help children who are at risk of, or are victims of abuse and/or neglect; and to educate the general public about child abuse and neglect.
CENTER FOR DIALOGUE
828-877-3815
“The Center for Dialogue is the only community supported mediation center in Transylvania County providing confidential mediation, facilitation and training services focused on conflict resolution and human relationship skills. Adult and youth clients are served by fifty well trained volunteers with program oversight by three professional staff.
Referrals come from agencies such as the District Court, law enforcement, schools, businesses, churches, and the community at large. Individuals may access services independent of agencies. Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on income, but no one is turned away for inability to pay.”
www.center4dialogue.org/
HOME CARE
828-883-5254
A division of Transylvania Community Hospital, Home Care provides comprehensive home-based health care services to residents of Transylvania County and surrounding areas. They offer Home Health Services and Personal Care Services (skilled nursing, therapy and nursing aide care); Community Bereavement Program and Lifeline (personal emergency response system).
KOALA, INC
828-884-2980
Providing Adult Day Care/Day Health Care
The goal of Koala, Inc. is simply to provide an adult day care center in Transylvania County. The center operates on the social model for adults needing supervised care during the day. Keeping Older Adults Living Abundantly was established to provide a source of assistance and activity for older citizens and to provide a needed respite for care givers, offering them the opportunity to remain in the work force, or simple to be relieved of the time consuming demands of caring for older adults.
www.trhospital.org/services/koala.php
Centro Comunitario Hispano AmericanO
828-883-2900
This agency's mission is to enhance the wellness and integration of the Hispanic Community by promoting education, enhancing multicultural understanding, being an advocate for justice, developing Hispanic leadership and encouraging civic participation.
nc211.bowmansystems.com/index.php
Western Carolina Community Action
828-884-3219
WCCA offers a Self Sufficiency program to help low income individuals and families realize long term goals of homeownership, education/ training, and small business development. Case management is used as a tool to support clients to build assets and overcome barriers that keep them from moving forward. An array of financial classes is available to adults from basic budgeting to homeownership. Financial workshops to help students identify “wants” and “needs” are done for kids in the first and sixth grades. The idea is to help adults and students develop the habit of thoughtful decision- making as they continue making choices every day as consumers, savers, and investors.
NEIGHBORS IN MINISTRY. INC.
828-883-2295
Neighbors in Ministry, Inc. (NIM) is an ecumenical outreach organization working in the areas of education health and racial reconciliation. Volunteers from churches and civic organizations collaborate to operate the "Rise & Shine After School Enrichment Program" for K-5 students who live in Southwest Brevard. Referrals come from parents and teachers. NIM also operates "Summer Adventure", a day camp for children of working parents who cannot afford conventional childcare.
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
1-800-522-6280
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Membership for girls and adults is $12.00 per year, and new members and volunteers are always welcome.
PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES
1-800-489-6144
PLS is an independent, community-based non-profit law firm dedicated to improving lives for low-income people. By working to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our communities have access to the justice system and receive due process under the law, PLS helps thousands each year escape situations of abuse and neglect, avoid homelessness, access medical care and meet other basic needs. Additionally, advocacy, policy work, and community collaborations have long been part of PLS’ mission..
www.pisgahlegal.org/
Western North Carolina Aids Project
828-252-7489
The Western North Carolina AIDS Project is dedicated to providing HIV related services to the people of Transylvania County through client support, prevention education and outreach activities in a collaborative and financially responsible manner.
Volunteers in Medicine (Free Clinic)
828-883-4454
Supplemental Lab - Supplies in-depth, costly lab testing for early detection and intervention of more complex medical problems. Pharmaceuticals - Collaborates with three local pharmacies to give individuals in need more costly prescription drugs free of charge.
www.tcvim.org/
TRANSYLVANIA YOUTH ASSOCIATION, INC.
828-884-3156
The youth association provides recreational and educational opportunities in many areas, in order to aid young people in occupying their time outside of school hours in wholesome activities and to guide them in choosing hobbies or careers. Programs include coaching, instruction, and/or equipment for activities of interest to Transylvania youth ages 5 to 19.
The American Red cross is addressing the challenge of people without financial means needing medical equipment by lending them these supplies . Medical equipment is available to members of the community free of charge and can be borrowed as long as its needed. We currently have walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, shower chairs, etc...In the last 3 years we have served over 100 community members needing to borrow medical equipment. Our office is open M-F 9:00am-5:00pm and volunteer office staff have been trained on how to check in and out the equipment. You can also donate un needed equipment and we can provide and in-kind donation form for tax purposes.
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