Our dream team has been spending long hours working tirelessly in order to launch our new website.
You can help make a child's Christmas brighter by:
To make a donation to the Johnny Raines Christmas Program, you can visit our Donate page or call or email us at 828-669-9404 or Email me.
The 2017 Walk for Hunger Relief was a huge success raising over $48,000. Thank you to all who participated to help alleviate hunger in our valley.
You can help SVCM continue to make a difference in the lives of others by making a tax deductible contribution on our Donate page. You can also mail your donation to SVCM at P.O. Box 235 Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Visit our Donate page and make a contribution today!
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Got a question? Maybe it’s asked frequently.
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers about Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry's organization. If you need specific help or your question isn’t answered here, please go to our contact page and send us your questions.
SVCM's phone number is 828-669-9404.
SVCM's fax number is 828-669-9201.
SVCM's mailing address is P.O. Box 235, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
SVCM's email address is Email me.
SVCM's operating hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Donations are always welcome, whether they be monetary, in the form of food, clothes, or other supplies, or in the form of your time as a volunteer. All are welcome and needed.
Volunteers can serve as much or as little as they want; however, most serve one day per week, three hours per day. If you are interested in volunteering at SVCM, please contact Chuck Williams (Volunteer Coordinator and Food Pantry Supervisor) at 828-669-9404. Ask to speak with Chuck and he will schedule an interview and orientation time with you.
You can make an online donation on our Donation page. Alternatively, you can send a check to P.O. Box 235, Black Mountain, NC 28711 or you can hand deliver your donation to 101 N. Ridgeway Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Your gift in the form of cash or check will always be gladly accepted. Online donations may be made with a credit card. Gifts of stock or securities are also accepted. You can also donate to the SVCM Endowment Fund. We take donations of food, clothes, and household items as well. Please contact Cheryl Wilson, SVCM Executive Director, for details at 828-669-9404 or Email me.
You may designate what area you would like your donation to benefit, such as food, fuel, the Renae Brame Scholarship Fund, homeless outreach, the Johnny Raines Christmas Program, or our general fund which will be distributed wherever the funds are most needed.
You can also designate your gift to a special event fund such as the Walk for Hunger or our Capital Campaign.
93¢ of every $1.00 goes directly to services for our clients.
It’s quick and easy to sign up online on our Donation page or email us at Email me and we’ll help get you set up.
Yes, donations are tax-deductible as charitable contributions for United States Federal income tax purposes, as Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Your donations will be used by Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry to fulfill its overall mission and goals.
If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Wilson, SVCM Executive Director, at 828-669-9404 or Email me.
SVCM will mail you a receipt for each donation that you make.
If you have any questions, or haven't received a receipt and believe you should have, please contact us at 828-669-9404 or via email at Email me.
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Donations in the form of cash, check, or online with a credit card are gladly accepted. You may designate what area you would like your donation to benefit, such as food, fuel, the Renae Brame Scholarship Fund, homeless outreach, the Johnny Raines Christmas Program, or our general fund which will be distributed wherever the funds are most needed.
If you are interested in gifting stock or securities, or in donating to the SVCM Endowment Fund, please contact Cheryl Wilson, SVCM Executive Director, for details at 828-669-9404.
Many living in our valley need help to keep themselves and their families warm. You can help by donating to the SVCM Fuel Fund.
Help keep a neighbor warm this winter.
If you would like to learn more about this project or have any questions, please contact Cheryl Wilson, SVCM Executive Director, at 828-669-9404 or at Email me.
Please consider a gift to our Capital Campaign to provide housing for homeless children and their mothers.
The “Plans to Give Hope and a Future” capital campaign is raising the funds to build four duplexes with eight 638 square foot, one bedroom apartments to house homeless children and their mothers. The apartment campus will be known as “Hope for Tomorrow”. The land for the project has been donated to Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry by a local family.
The Phase 1 building project is moving forward with an estimated completion date of the end of 2017. Included in Phase 1 is the purchase of property adjacent to our existing property. Phase 2 will will be comprised of one duplex building housing two, two bedroom apartments.
Give to our Capital Campaign and help us build homes for the homeless.
If you would like to learn more about this project or have any questions, please contact Cheryl Wilson, SVCM Executive Director, at 828-669-9404 or at Email me.
A new chapter begins for Mr. Jim Griffin with his retirement after 40 years teaching in the classroom. In lieu of gifts, Mr. Griffin is asking you to show your appreciation with a donation to the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry for the "Hope for Tomorrow" program.
You can choose what fund you wish your donation to benefit. Below is a list of our funds.
If you wish to mail your donation, make your check payable to “Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry” and mail it to:
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry
P.O. Box 235
Black Mountain,
NC
28711
If you wish to hand deliver your donation, or if you have clothing, food, or household items you wish to donate, please bring them to 101 N. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Remember – SVCM is now a part of the AmazonSmile program! You can support SVCM every time you shop on Amazon.com, at no cost to you. Simply go to https://smile.amazon.com (Opens new window) from your web browser. You can use your existing Amazon.com account to make purchases on AmazonSmile. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will need to select a charitable organization to receive donations before you begin shopping (remember to choose SVCM!). Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation to SVCM (0.5% of the price).
It is your generosity that allows us to do what we do. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you so much for your contribution!
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Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry is a team of committed churches, staff and volunteers working with our community in response to God's call to provide vital services for our neighbors in need, both local residents and stranded travelers.
In an atmosphere of compassion, love, hope, and encouragement we seek to assist those who are experiencing hardship to meet both basic and emergency needs. Beyond their immediate relief, we make available a variety of life-enhancing opportunities for job placement, job training, and educational advancement.
Ultimately, the Mission of the Ministry is to help its clients maximize their God-given potentials.
Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
Are you wondering how you can help Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry? Many people think that the best way to give to charitable organizations is to donate money. Yes, we need your donations, but not all of our needs are financial. In addition to cash donations, there are many ways that you can support Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry. You can support the vital work of Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry by volunteering, donating food and clothing and by taking part in one of our events.
You can support the vital work of our Ministry by volunteering; donating food, clothes, and household items; or by taking part in one of our events.
Please join us and help create brighter futures for those in our community that are in need.
Love our donors!Donors are the backbone of our funding, faithfully committing to give what they are able to help those in need. They make our life-changing work in the Swannanoa Valley possible.
It’s easy to sign up and all donations are tax-deductible.
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If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via the contact form below, by calling us at 828-669-9404, via email at Email me, or by writing to us at P.O. Box 235, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
101 N. Ridgeway Ave.
Black Mountain,
NC
28711
(Physical Address Only)
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Cualquier persona puede encontrar dificultades en la vida. A veces todos necesitamos un poco de apoyo. Si usted tiene una emergencia o tiene necesidades, venga al Ministerio Cristiano del Valle de Swannanoa en Black Mountain. Pida informes sobre si podemos ayudarle. Si está viviendo en necesidad o enfrenta adversidad, usted puede ser elegible para la ayuda. Tenemos unos voluntarios especiales que hablan español y es posible que uno de ellos pueda asistir con usted al Ministerio.
Usted no necesita documentos legales o un número de seguro social para venir al Ministerio.
Necesitamos ayudarnos unos a otros. Es posible que los recién llegados no sepan a donde ir para pedir ayuda. El Ministerio está organizado por todas las iglesias en la región local. Queremos ayudar a la comunidad latina. Reconocemos los dones que los latinos traen a nuestra comunidad. Quisiéramos que ustedes se sientan bienvenidos al Ministerio Cristiano del Valle de Swannanoa.
Aquí hay una lista de los tipos de apoyo disponibles en el Ministerio:
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