Home Base helping with housing during holidays

Originally published in the Western Carolinian When a student needs food or shelter for the holidays, where do they go? Since the dorms are closed, where can they stay? HomeBase is here to help!  HomeBase, a ministry of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, provides resources and support for all students. The ministry has a list […]

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) raises funds for Homebase

The SPJ chapter at WCU rang in the holidays with a bake sale to support Western Carolina’s Homebase College Ministry. The chapter raised over $600 and delivered seven gift cards in value of $100 and $50 to Homebase on Dec. 5. Director of Homebase, Dr. Jim Dean, said that gift cards are the best way […]

HOMEBASE providing for students despite COVID-19 challenges

This story was first published in The Western Carolinian. One local organization is working to provide for all WCU students who may find themselves without food, clothes, or the necessary support needed to graduate.  HOMEBASE, an outreach of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, has been located in the small white building next to Cullowhee […]

HOMEBASE still offering services amongst COVID-19

During the COVID-19 crisis a lot of students working on or near campus lost their jobs. Leading to lower or no income for necessary expenses like rent, food and hygiene needs. The university is offering a student relief fund for students who need to pay for these expenses. Another resource including food, hygiene needs, and housing being […]

Hunger and homelessness awareness week – sheds new light on WCU campus

Holiday season is upon us and WCU students are getting ready for feast and fun with their families. But, not all of WCU students or local residents will be happy and overstuffed with too much food. Western Carolina University Center for Service Learning partnered with the LEARN Program to do a week of Hunger and Homelessness […]