About ABCCM
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) is a leading faith-based nonprofit organization addressing poverty, hunger, homelessness, and access to healthcare for underserved populations across North Carolina. Supported by over 300 churches and more than 5,000 trained volunteers annually, ABCCM serves over 30,000 individuals each year through seven core ministries.
Since its founding in 1969 as a small collaboration of local churches, ABCCM has grown into a vital local and statewide resource. Its services include transitional and permanent housing through three facilities with 450 beds, workforce development and job placement, free medical and pharmacy care, and support for incarcerated individuals. Additionally, ABCCM provides peer support and substance use services, as well as comprehensive programs for veterans and their families across North Carolina, with offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Fayetteville, and Jacksonville.
Through its ministries, ABCCM continues to offer critical support to families in crisis, addressing both immediate needs and fostering long-term self-sufficiency and stability. The organization serves all individuals in need, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.
Crisis Ministry
A volunteer listening ministry for individuals or families in crisis; gaps are filled with short-term and long-term strategies. Emergency food boxes, clothing, household and furniture items are provided; also emergency financial assistance helps stop evictions, keeps folks safe and warm by helping with utility cut-offs for electric, water, gas; including heating assistance for fuel oil, and propane. Visit the Crisis Ministry page.
Jail Ministry
A listening ministry in the Buncombe County Detention Center where volunteers offer Bible studies and Chaplains connect with detainees to find meaning and direction at the crossroad in their lives. Library cart volunteers organize Bibles and religious material. Chaplains minister in times of loss. Pastoral care is offered to County deputies and staff. Monthly prayer services are held. Visit the Jail Ministry page.
Medical Ministry
Volunteers provide access to medical care and medicine at no charge for uninsured adults, many of whom are working but without insurance. Gaps are filled for health care and increase access to medical and pharmacy services for those below 200% of the federal poverty level. Visit the Medical Ministry page.
Transformation Village
Volunteers provide homeless women and children a safe place to heal, develop life skills, good education and living wage jobs that lead to a permanent home. This campus offers a model of intentional community where 8 out of 10 leave with stable jobs and a home of their own. Visit the Transformation Village page.
Veterans Restoration Quarters
Volunteers are committed to providing Veterans with a safe place to heal, develop life skills, good education and living wage jobs that lead to a permanent home. This campus offers a model of intentional community where 8 out of 10 leave with stable jobs and a home of their own. Visit the Veterans Restoration Quarters page.
Veterans Services of the Carolinas
VSC serves primarily homeless Veterans and their families by meeting critical needs with short-term and long-term strategies to resolve their crises. Services: A Veteran Call Center 855-962-8387, homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, Veterans Employment and Training (VETS); and HOPE program for chronically homeless Veterans by reconnecting them with community. A suicide prevention program began in 2022. Visit the Veterans Services of the Carolinas website.
Recovery Living Center
Volunteers are committed to providing men with a Christian principled safe place to heal, develop life skills including recovery living strategies, good education and living wage jobs that lead to a permanent home. The Costello House campus offers a model of intentional community that brings transformation through spiritual formation with best practices in healthy emotional and recovery processes. Visit the Recovery Living Center page.
ABCCM is a key non-profit organization addressing poverty, hunger, incarceration, homelessness and access to health care for the uninsured in Buncombe County. Follow ABCCM on Facebook for ongoing information.