Create a cornucopia of caring as a volunteer on Nov 17. Through a partnership with Rise and Shine, low-resourced community members can receive a "Thanksgiving Table-To-Go,” including meal essentials and gift cards to local grocery stores. The event will commence in Rosenwald and drive through the Sharing House property to collect a Thanksgiving bounty. 

To further our mission and establish enduring solutions to poverty and hunger in Transylvania County, we are currently in the process of acquiring one acre of land along with two residences situated at 61 and 119 Duckworth Avenue in Brevard, NC. The property sits across from our existing building and parking lot at 164 Duckworth Avenue.  

On Monday, November 13, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., Sharing House will host a Blessing of the Land and invites community members to attend. Please RSVP here and reach out to impact@sharinghouse.org with questions or ideas for partnership. We are open to collaborating with other nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies to close gaps in services to Transylvania County residents. 

Rev your engines at the 2nd Annual Transylvania County Toy Run, hosted by Blue Ridge RC, Whitebeard Motors, and Carolina Energy Systems. This bike and car meet will kick off from Rosman Elementary School and culminate at Upcountry Brewing on Nov. 4 at 12:30 p.m. All vehicles are welcome to participate. 

• Bring a $10 entry fee or a $10 new toy.

• Lineup begins at 10 a.m.

• Food and beverages will be available at the end of the ride.

For more information: blueridgerc2021@gmail.com or search for 2nd Annual Transylvania County Christmas Toy Run on Facebook.

Visit Sharing House’s booth at the Heart of Brevard's Halloweenfest at Silvermont on October 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with spook-tacular costumes and delightful activities for the little ones. 

Spark some warmth for your Neighbors through Power Up!, on Oct. 22. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, in partnership with the Brevard Jewish Community, the Unitarian Universalists of Transylvania County, and the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. This annual fundraiser will help Sharing House provide heating assistance to families in Transylvania County this winter. 🔥

Drive-through meal distribution will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the rear parking lot of St. Philip's. Two food options are available to be ordered in advance: chicken and rice casserole and vegetarian. While there is no charge for the meals, generous donations to Sharing House are encouraged (cash, check, or credit card through Pay Pal).

Reserve meals by 5 p.m. Oct. 19 by emailing powerupbrevard@gmail.com or by calling 727-424-4698. Provide your full name and the number and type of dinner requested. 🥘

Join us for back-to-school haircuts! A local stylist is donating time to provide haircuts for all Neighbors. Please call 828-884-2866 to schedule.

Volunteers from Pisgah Forest Rotary Club, WSQL Radio, and Sharing House, will once again roll up their sleeves to “Pack the Pantry” with food and household supplies. This bi-annual Food Drive displays the best of community, where everyone comes together to make sure no one goes hungry. As the cost of food is rising, and schools are closing for the summer months, the need for food in low-income households is greater than ever.

Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., there will be volunteers stationed at the front doors of local grocery stores to receive your canned food and dry goods donations. They will have the “most needed” shopping list to make purchasing items easier. Hard working Rotarians will be at the Courthouse Gazebo to take donations of all kinds, including your money! The goal this year is to raise 5,000 pounds of food and $5,000 which will help stock the Sharing House pantry, ready for summer demanding months. Mark your calendars!

On April 20, Sharing House will host a free community workshop, “Bridges Out of Poverty,” from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Searcy Hall, Brevard Music Center.

The training helps employers, community organizations, social service agencies, and individuals to develop insights and strategies for reducing poverty.

Led by Treasure McKenzie from Muskogee, Oklahoma, the workshop will bring people from all sectors and economic classes together to improve job retention rates, build resources, improve outcomes, and support those who are moving out of poverty. The session presents case studies, videos, simple exercises, testimonials, and real solutions. It will help local organizations discover why “middle class” approaches to poverty reduction don’t yield the desired results.

Refreshments will be provided. To register, please contact Susan Matthews, Empowerment Programs Manager, at susan@sharinghouse.org.

Volunteers are the heart of Sharing House’s mission. After a four-year hiatus from in-person events, Sharing House held a volunteer appreciation event at Brevard Music Center on March 23 with a lively country western theme.  

More than 125 volunteers packed Searcy Hall to share a meal and to hear from Executive Director Shelly Webb. “We could not do what we do without you,” Webb said to the crowd. “Your dedication, love, and the gift of your time is deeply felt by our staff and our neighbors.” 

Sharing House volunteers served 13,361 hours last year. Each week, 130 volunteers pack food orders, sort clothing, shop for school supplies, and listen to neighbors’ stories. 

When the building re-opened in April 2022, Sharing House welcomed and trained new volunteers, ensuring the right fit for each volunteer. “We had to re-invent and re-imagine,” said Jackie Curtis, Crisis Services and Volunteer Manager. “I love the volunteers more than I can express. They give so much of their time- it blows me away.” 

Volunteers range from kindergarten to their mid-80s. They build relationships with neighbors, and the connection is reciprocal. “Sharing House is an important social outlet. We know everyone’s names, and that makes all the difference. It’s wonderful to see people hugging, to hear people laughing again. It’s the reason we’re here,” Curtis shared.