563 Oak Aven Spruce Pines, NC 28705 www.habitat.org (828) 766-9000 Agency’s Mission Statement: Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends. Agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/people served: Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. They provide building projects and renovations well as stores that sell discounted home repair supplies. Impact agency has made on the community: The agency has been able to provide the community with housing projects including renovations and constructions. They have provided positive aspects to the morale of the community, bringing hope to many who once thought it was impossible. Volunteer Duties: General management of Habitat store Taking in merchandise, cleaning, stocking, and organizing. Office work for the store-filing, answering phones, … Continue reading →

1025 Orchard Rd Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (888)-765-9531 Agency’s Mission Statement The mission of the Altapass Foundation is to preserve the history, heritage, and culture of the southern Blue Ridge region; protect the orchard land along with its apples, wetlands, butterflies, and other natural features; and involve the public in the unique regional experience. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered To involve the community and to educate the people who come to the orchard about the historic stretch of land that played a major role in both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Agency’s Impact on the Community The agency has provided a place that will be preserved for centuries to come so that all may take part in the beauty, culture, and love that is the orchard. Volunteer Duties Manual Labor: keeping grounds, restoring roads, etc. Tagging butterflies Selling Merchandise Giving history lessons