Asheville is an unforgettable week serving with the downtown community. It is an opportunity to meet and truly befriend those who are without homes or marginalized and to attempt to understand life in a different context. It is an opportunity to break down stereotypes and barriers between material wealth and poverty, and in their place, to find genuinely deep, relationships. This is accomplished through relationally and educationally focused activities. Lodging is at Christmount: cabin style accommodations provide bunk beds and showers. Meals are provided on site.

The trip begins on Monday and wraps on Friday. Registration is first-come, first-served, so be sure to sign up early to reserve space and have a greater chance of being assigned the week you want!

What does a week at Asheville look like?

• Daily devotions and meals with Haywood Street Congregation

• Working in the community garden, clothing closet, and repair projects at a local nonprofit organization, ministry, or church

• Ice Cream Socials, Community hikes, and Community softball game

• “Path of Awareness” – walking tour of downtown Asheville

• Worship

• Living without your usual amenities

• Hearing stories from individuals who have experienced homelessness