An article appeared in the Asheville Citizens- Times on August 25, 2014, reporting on the deteriorating ability of families in WNC to get enough food. Too many families in Western North Carolina struggle to feed themselves, and that struggle is getting worse. A new study shows that more people in WNC are without adequate food than the number reported at the lowest point of the recession. Here are some of the cold, hard facts.
On Monday, December 1 at Good Shepherd Church in Hayesville, The Lake Chatuge GreenFaith Team will be holding a non denominational prayer vigil for the success of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change starting on December 1 in Lima, Peru. This is the 20th such Convention and the time is crucial. The world's leaders must come up with solutions all can agree on to stem the growth of climate change causing weather disasters not seen before in modern times.
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Hayesville invites everyone to “Sharing Christmas” this Sunday, November 23, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.This annual event supports local charitable organizations that provide many of life's necessities to the less fortunate. Representatives from area organizations will be present to explain the help they give to those who need it the most. Good Shepherd is located at 495 Herbert Hills Road off Hwy. 64E about 1 mile from Walgreens. Red and green balloons will mark the entrance to the church.
