ABCCM Transformation Village

ABCCM Transformation Village provides up to 100 beds of transitional housing for homeless women, mothers with children, and Veterans. 

 Transforming lives is through four developmental phases called Steps to Success. These include:

Stabilization, with all the basic necessities provided; 

Life Skills Training, with over 60 volunteer courses to choose from including Bible studies; 

Education and Professional Training Certifications that lead to living wage jobs; 

Reintegration that leads to permanent housing.  

We are honored to report that 8 out of 10 leave us with a living wage job and permanent housing.

Transformation Village gives hope, healing, health, and a home. Residents get a fresh start and a place to heal – surrounded and supported by the love, trust, education and companionship that is given by our volunteers and congregations.

At Transformation Village, lives are transformed through counseling, training for living wage employment, and help with reintegration into the community. Residents receive health care, healing, hope, and a home. Within a year of arriving homeless at the shelter, 8 out of 10 guests find a good job and resettle into permanent housing. Not only that, 97% are still sober, housed and working two years after leaving.

Emergency shelter may be available at Helpmate for domestic violence. 

Transformation Village ministries are sustained by donations from our area churches and the community. Monthly contributions (of any amount) are needed because it costs about $2,000 a month per guest and about $2,500 per person for employment training. Contributions can be made on our Giving page. Every gift is help – not just for a day but for life.

 Please visit our volunteer page to see many opportunities for you to be a part of impacting lives.  We need greeters/receptionists who can share the gift of hospitality along with cook teams to share a meal.  We need volunteers to lead Bible studies, teach a class, or provide life-skills classes. We need volunteers who will help enrich the lives of our children by providing a variety of learning experiences so moms can attend classes. There are also numerous one-day projects. Contact our volunteer coordinator for more information.

ABCCM’s area partners include Buncombe County Health and Human Services, VAYA Health, and the Charles George Veterans Administration Medical Center plus AB-Tech’s Continuing Education program. Additionally, ABCCM will continue collaborations with area organizations such as Our Voice and Helpmate to address domestic violence and sexual trauma. Mental health and substance abuse organizations work with ABCCM’s Recovery Living Services and ABCCM’s Medical Ministry to ensure that our residents are receiving the highest level of support as they transition into their permanent homes.