ASHEVILLE - Despite a slew of moratoriums and halts to eviction and foreclosure processes, many in Buncombe County are still struggling to make ends meet as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the local economy.
Unemployed workers and families with children should soon see more government assistance from a $1 billion coronavirus aid package Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law Sept. 4. But it’s unclear how soon the money will reach everyone, as the state agencies tasked with issuing the money are still setting up the systems to make that happen.
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In the meantime, if you're in need of rental or utility assistance, here are some organizations in Buncombe that are offering it now:
ABCCM
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry is a nonprofit addressing poverty, hunger, homelessness and access to health care in Buncombe County. It is supported by more than 289 churches of all denominations and 6,100 trained volunteers and provides emergency assistance to anyone regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability.
The organization is offering utility and rental assistance. Call 828-259-5300 or visit www.abccm.org.
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Eblen Charities
Eblen Charities is a nonprofit serving Western North Carolina. Through its programming, it helps thousands of families each year with medical and emergency assistance.
The organization is offering utility and rental assistance. Call 828-255-3066 or visit https://ift.tt/2FHb5EH.
Buncombe County Social Work
Eblen also is working with Buncombe County Social Work Services, which oversees distribution of emergency assistance funds as they become available.
In addition to that emergency assistance, the social work services offers programs providing a one-time payment to help eligible families pay their heating bills, temporary financial assistance for families with children that are in financial crisis due to unusual circumstances, assistance to low-income persons with a past due heating bill or with fuel and general assistance.
Call 828-250-5500 or visit buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/PublicAssistance/Emergency.aspx.
Homeward Bound
Homeward Bound is a nonprofit providing homeless assistance, housing services and a veterans program. Its mission is to work with others to end the cycle of homelessness.
The organization is offering eviction prevention assistance. Email prevention@homewardboundwnc.org or call 828-258-1695.
Homeward Bound's website is HomewardBoundWNC.org.
Pisgah Legal Services
Pisgah Legal Services is a nonprofit providing free, civil legal aid in Western North Carolina.
The organization is offering eviction prevention and rental assistance to clients.
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Apply online at pisgahlegal.org/free-legal-assistance or call 828-253-0406 or toll-free 800-489-6144.
Salvation Army of Buncombe County
Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. It serves those in need of food, clothing and shelter.
The organization is offering utility and rental assistance. Call 828-253-4723 or visit salvationarmycarolinas.org/commands/asheville.
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United Way NC, 211
United Way of North Carolina is partnered with Asheville's 211 call center to serve Western North Carolina 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. NC 211 is a free, confidential health and human service line.
Specialists help callers navigate and identify resources, information, referrals, advocacy, crisis intervention and more.
Call 211 or visit unitedwayabc.org/get-help-dial-2-1-1.
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Mackenzie Wicker covers growth, development and healthcare for the Asheville Citizen Times. You can reach her at mwicker@citizentimes.com or follow her on Twitter @MackWick.
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