Trail Community Support for BeLoved Asheville

Thank you for your donation that will go directly to fund BeLoved Asheville's work rebuilding the Asheville community.

Whitney Parris Lamb and Todd Safferstone, natives of Western North Carolina, have heard from friends and family in the area that Beloved Asheville has emerged as the leader in grass roots local recovery efforts. In addition to doing incredible work across WNC to get much needed supplies, generators, dehumidifiers, etc. to those in need; they are also looking ahead as the weather turns and planning to pivot their efforts accordingly to find warm and safe housing for the displaced. During normal (non-emergency hurricane recovery) times, Beloved Asheville is focused on addressing the housing crisis in WNC, a situation that has been exacerbated by the hurricane's destruction.  BeLoved Asheville is a trusted, grassroots, and equity-focused organization.

With over 15 years of experience in movement building and advocacy for human rights, the organization’s success is credited to its ability to build relationships, create visible change, and generate community-led momentum for collective action. The impact of their work across affordable housing, health and food equity, and racial healing affirms their community-led approach to strengthen the Asheville region.

Their staff is embedded in the community and utilizes first-hand knowledge to work with the people they serve and support. They are committed to making a major difference in Western North Carolina. Food access, deeply affordable housing, racial equity, healthcare on the streets, cultural celebrations, enrichment and school supplies for Asheville's kids – whatever the community needs, whenever the need is there.