Join us for holes for hope:
A golf tournament hosted by the Connestee Falls Ladies 18 League
Wednesday, June 12, 2024!
“Our work happens only because of the generosity of people in our community who give in tangible ways.”
Who We Are
We are a faith-based, cooperative ministry of area congregations, individuals, and businesses, who believe together we can do more to assist people in need than any one of us can do alone. For over 42 years, Sharing House has been a source of compassion and crisis assistance for under-resourced neighbors in Transylvania County, NC. We believe in love-in-action and in the inherent dignity of every person.
What We Do
Sharing House connects with residents of Transylvania County to provide crisis assistance and programs that cultivate lasting solutions to hunger and poverty. We offer food and fresh produce, gently-used clothes, rent and utility assistance, household goods, camping equipment, hot showers, a safe place to share stories of struggle, and a refuge of social interaction and empowerment.
Why We Do It
Rent is unaffordable for 45 percent of residents in Transylvania County and 35 percent of residents are considered low-income (<$55,500 for a family of four). From 2022 to 2023, the costs for housing increased by 31 percent, food by 16 percent, and heating sources by 46 percent. Since wages have not kept pace with the cost of living, our neighbors struggle to stay in their homes.
Our Impact
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