Day #84: Give with the Veterans Restoration Quarters in Asheville, NC

150 Days, Giving, Non-Profit Organizations

We spent a couple of hours today at the Veterans Restoration Quarters (another ministry of ABCCM). It is an old Super 8 Hotel that has been converted into a place where United States Veteran men can find hope and empowerment to leave behind homelessness and addictions.

VRQ not only offers meals and a place to sleep for up to two years - they provide case management, counseling, mentoring, a weight room, and job skill education including: gardening, culinary arts, and a truck driving school where men can earn their CDL's.

There are approximately 240 beds in the facility - but there is almost always a waiting list.

We were impressed by VRQ's structured program and their mission to help men with the restoration of every part of their lives, from money management to family relationships.

The VRQ accepts monetary and material donations (they have a current need for personal hygiene items). Volunteers (individuals & groups) also come from all over the East Coast to do service projects.

5 comments on “Day #84: Give with the Veterans Restoration Quarters in Asheville, NC”

Annette says:

April 30, 2011 at 3:23 am

RT @TimSheaffer: Day #84: Give with the Veterans Restoration Quarters in Asheville, NC http://bit.ly/mFxuVE #GiveEveryDay.com
Jenn says:

May 2, 2011 at 5:55 am

I have a few family members who are veterans of the recent wars in the middle east - I don't think those of us who stay home ever realize how much trauma those who serve during war time really experience. I appreciate ministries like this one who reach out to the whole man - influencing every aspect of his life and giving him enough time to begin to heal.
dayna says:

May 3, 2011 at 1:40 am

What a worthy and well-run organization. Thanks for highlighting them. Our military has really been on my mind and heart lately, too. Thanks for helping to serve those who have served. Those folks deserve nothing but the best resources.
melanie wolf says:

July 13, 2011 at 1:04 pm

my dad is ron kennedy from abccm. i would like to say i am so proud of you dad..
it`s good to know that there are people like you papa.. help other`s .

melanie wolf ( germany, marburg)
1. Tim says:
  
  July 13, 2011 at 7:57 pm
  
  It was a pleasure meeting your dad. The vet's quarters were one of the best things we learned about with ABCCM.
  
  Do you live in Marburg?

Our family spent 2011 traveling the USA in an RV, striving to intentionally "give every day" for the glory of God. We interviewed CEOs of nonprofits and served alongside over 40 organizations and churches.

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We hereby pledge:

- To spend intimate, quantity time with our family.
- To actively help the poor, the sick, the lonely, and the helpless.
- To value, protect, and advocate for children.
- To de-emphasize the importance of “stuff” in our lives.
- To bring publicity to good causes and good people.
- To live with intentionality, as if this year was our very last.
- To observe the needs in our country/community – and then do something about them.
- To give – every day.