WHO WE ARE:
Sharing House is a faith-based, cooperative organization uniting area congregations, individuals, and businesses. We believe that together, we can provide more effective assistance to those in need than any one of us could achieve alone. For over 43 years, we have served as a cornerstone of compassion and crisis assistance for under-resourced neighbors in Transylvania County, NC. Guided by the principles of love-in-action and the inherent dignity of every person, we are committed to uplifting our community and fostering resilience.
WHAT WE DO:
We connect with residents of Transylvania County to deliver crisis assistance and develop programs that create lasting solutions to hunger and poverty. We provide essential services in a trauma-informed environment, including food and fresh produce, gently-used clothing, rent and utility assistance, household goods, and camping equipment. Our facility offers hot showers, a safe space for sharing stories of struggle, and a refuge of belonging.
WHY WE DO IT:
In Transylvania County, 45 percent of residents struggle with unaffordable rent, and 35 percent are considered low-income, earning less than $55,500 for a family of four. At Sharing House, we recognize the urgent need for a compassionate response to these challenges. We are committed to offering pathways out of poverty and crisis, providing support and resources that empower individuals and families to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sharing House is partnering with the Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County, Rise and Shine, and other local organizations to ensure a hearty Thanksgiving for everyone this season. With scheduled distribution events across multiple locations, they are offering Thanksgiving essentials to those in the community. On November 21st, distributions will be held at Quebec Community Center from 2:30-4:00 pm and Cedar Mountain Community Center from 3:00-5:00 pm, providing Thanksgiving meal staples. Additionally, on November 22nd, Sharing House and Rise and Shine will distribute Thanksgiving boxes filled with all the fixings at Bethel A Baptist Church from 2:00-4:00 pm. Finally, Bread of Life invites the community for daily Thanksgiving week meals from November 25th to 29th, serving lunch from 12:00-2:00 pm. This collective effort aims to spread warmth, gratitude, and nourishment to all this holiday season.
Appointment scheduling for the Christmas Blessings Program will begin on Wednesday, November 20. The program runs from Monday, November 25, to Monday, December 23, helping parents to make magic for their children on Christmas morning.
