Local Outreach

Local Outreach Through Grace

We have an on-going commitment to serve our local communities. See the list below of our ministry partners. 

Are you interested in serving our communities through Local Outreach? We'd love to hear from you! 

Serve with GMR Local Outreach

Kairos - Women's Correctional Center In October

Please stop by the Kairos Prison Ministry table in the café to see how you might be a part of a team serving at the Western Correctional Center for Women this October. Our next team is forming now to begin training for a transformational weekend serving in the prison, bringing the hope and light of Jesus into the darkness of prison.

Help Lead Worship At Terrabella Assisted Living In Hendersonville

We will be leading a service on the third Sunday of every month at Terrabella Assisted Living in Hendersonville. The service will be held at 2pm, consisting of about 3 songs/hymns, and a very short (5-10 minutes) word of encouragement.  All are welcome to participate including teens and children!

If you are interested in participating in this local outreach event, please contact Jeff Leider or Woody Dotson for more details.

Food Donations For Backpack Program

The Backpack Program is designed for local schools to assist families who could use some extra help with food for their children on weekends. Food bags are sent home anonymously with students each week thanks to the generosity of local churches and organizations. GMR donates non-perishable, light weight items to the Backpack Program at our surrounding elementary and middle schools. We will be collecting these throughout the school year. 

Please check expiration dates! We do not accept donations of expired food.
Items include these child-friendly packaged items:

  • Ramen noodles 
  • Fruit cups 
  • Individually packaged snacks 
  • Mac and cheese bowls 
  • Oatmeal 
  • Granola bars

Please do not donate large or heavy canned items as these items are for young, elementary-aged students. 

* The backpack program is in urgent need of oatmeal packets, fruit cups, and ramen. 
If you are able, please bring these items to the CM hallway as we strive to help keep the kids in our community fed. 

If you are interested in volunteering to help with collection, organization, or food delivery, please contact Christen Stewart. 

Local Outreach Partners

Black Mountain Home For Children, Youth, and Families

When children are in need of out-of-home placement, BMH can meet those needs through all the stages and phases of their growing up years. From infants born prematurely or with addictions to young adults working toward an educational or career goal, the ministry provides a safe, supportive home for youth of all ages and stages. To speak with someone about how you may be involved, call Black Mountain Home at 828.686.3451, contact the Thrift Store at 828.581.0596, or use the email link below.

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Least Of These

Least of These Asheville is a nonprofit that feeds a warm breakfast to the homeless community of Asheville every Saturday morning. We are always looking for groups big or small to come join us on a Saturday morning. Least of These is able to provide a hot breakfast, clothing, blankets, tents and other living essentials to our guests because of generous donations. Donations can be delivered to Missio Dei Church at 531 Haywood Rd in Asheville or sent to LOT Asheville, PO Box 895, Fletcher, NC 28732.

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Interfaith Assistance Ministry

IAM’s mission is to provide emergency relief to Hendersonville County Residents who are in financial crisis by offering food, clothing, utility and rental assistance to those who qualify, school supplies, prescription support and overall guidance in an atmosphere of compassion and respect. Volunteers are needed Monday-Saturdays from 9am-1pm. They can assist in the clothing and pantry areas or as an intake interviewer after a small amount of training.

Please contact the volunteer manager at 828.697.7029 or email via the link below.

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The Storehouse

The Storehouse is a Christ-centered food and hygiene pantry serving the low income, elderly and needy families of Henderson County. Want to help at the Storehouse? You can volunteer time or talents! Volunteer any amount of time to helping us run The Storehouse or help with letter writing, data entry, handyman services, driver, etc.

Call the Storehouse to find out more at 828.692.8300

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Asheville / Buncombe County Christian Ministries

While responding to meet emergency needs, we develop strategic plans to address root causes of poverty, take steps to achieve independent living skills and restore lives in the community. We accomplish this through these ministries: Crisis Ministry, Jail Ministry, Veterans Restoration Quarters, Steadfast House, Medical Ministry and Veteran Services of the Carolinas. ABCCM is generously supported by over 289 churches of all denominations and 6,100 trained volunteers and provides emergency assistance to anyone in need regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability. ABCCM stimulates doing together what individual congregations and individuals cannot do separately.

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Young Life Of Henderson County

Young Life of Henderson County is an outreach ministry to local teenagers. Our mission in Young Life is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Our main method to reach teenagers is through genuine friendships with caring adults. A team staff and volunteer leaders invest in authentic relationships with high school students, walk alongside them through life, and share the gospel with them. We seek to reach kids with humor, adventure, and caring for every kid regardless of their response. We believe every teenager deserves the opportunity to hear about Jesus in a way they can understand from someone who cares about them. 

To volunteer, contact Graham via the email link below.

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Hope Coalition

Hope Coalition's mission is dedicated to preventing substance use among youth and focusing on long-term recovery for anyone impacted by alcohol and drug addiction. They work hand in hand with public schools, law enforcement, health department, healthcare organizations and other community non-profits and agencies to effect change.

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Kairos

Kairos Prison Ministry International is a cross-denominational ministry with the purpose of sharing Gods unconditional love to the incarcerated. Kairos focuses on developing and promoting a strong Christian brotherhood amongst the inmates within the prison community through their "Kairos weekends" and subsequent monthly reunions.

To serve as part of the Grace Kairos team or for more information please email Jeff Leider.

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Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound is an organization in Buncombe County that reaches out to the most vulnerable homeless individuals living on the streets of our community to connect them with permanent supportive housing, healthcare, disability income, and community mental health services. They run the AHOPE Day Center, Western North Carolina’s only day center for people experiencing homelessness and it meets a crucial need. Visit their website for volunteer opportunities or information on donations needed.

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Safelight

Safelight is a nonprofit agency in Henderson County that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. They make it possible for families who want to be free of violent relationships, to succeed. They offer free, confidential help for adults and children. Their services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, case management, support groups, job training, and much more.

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