HERE in Jackson County, Inc.

09/04/2026

🍝 PASTA WITH PURPOSE: SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED! ❤️

What happens when a community comes together around a table?

We make a difference.

On September 26, 2026, from 4:30–7:30 PM, Here In Jackson County will host Pasta With Purpose, a spaghetti dinner and community fundraising event at First United Methodist Church in Sylva, NC.

And one of the highlights of the evening will be our Silent Auction! 🎉

We are looking for local businesses, organizations, artists, makers, families, and community members who would like to donate an item, experience, gift certificate, or basket to help make our Silent Auction a success.

🎁 What could you donate?
The possibilities are endless! Consider donating:

🍽️ Restaurant gift cards or dining experiences
☕ Coffee shop or bakery gift certificates
🎨 Artwork, handmade crafts, or photography
🏡 Home décor or locally made goods
🧺 Themed gift baskets
💆 Spa, salon, or wellness services
🎟️ Tickets to local attractions or events
🏕️ Outdoor, camping, or adventure experiences
🍰 Baked goods or specialty food baskets
🛍️ Shopping gift cards or merchandise
🔧 Professional services
🐾 Pet-related products or services
🎄 Seasonal or holiday baskets
💝 And anything else you think our community would love!

You don't have to be a business to participate. A handmade item, a service you can offer, a collection of your favorite local products, or a gift basket created with friends can all become something special.

Every donation represents more than an auction item.

It represents a community saying, "We care about our neighbors, and we're willing to show it."

And if you aren't able to donate an item, come join us! Enjoy a plate of spaghetti, browse the auction, meet your neighbors, and learn more about the work happening right here in Jackson County.

🌟 PASTA WITH PURPOSE
📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 4:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church — Sylva, NC

Let's fill the room, fill some plates, bid on some wonderful items, and most importantly, come together as a community with purpose.

If you'd like to donate to the Silent Auction or want to learn more, please contact Here In Jackson County:

📞 828-477-4946
📧 [email protected]

Your generosity can help turn one evening around a table into a lasting impact for our community. ❤️

09/01/2026

Come on out to Uncomplicated Kitchen on Saturday September 5th from 8 pm to 1 am.

Sequin pants? ✅ We love that our friends at Breadheads' Tiki Shak turned a percentage night into a disco party! 🪩🕺💃

This is going to be so fun, and we hope to see you all there. 🙌

08/28/2026

Let's save the date and come out to support our neighbors over at Disability Partners on October 15, 2026.

08/28/2026

Here In Jackson County is proud to be collaborating with Community First, Resource Fair. Thank you guys for all that you do.

Come and visit with HERE and learn about what they are doing in the community! We are so excited to have them join us for this wonderful everyday

08/27/2026

💜 Thank You, to The Church of the Good Shepherd! 💜

We are deeply grateful to The Church of the Good Shepherd for their generous donation to help support Code Purple for the 2026–27 season.

Their ongoing support is more than a donation— it is a powerful reminder of what can happen when community partners come together to care for our neighbors. Because of compassionate partners like The Church of the Good Shepherd, we can help provide warmth, safety, and hope to members of our community experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year.

We are honored to have The Church of the Good Shepherd as a community partner and truly appreciate their continued commitment to helping those who are unhoused.

Thank you for being a light in our community and for standing with us in this work. 💜

08/27/2026

Compassion Starts With Us
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and compassion— including our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. ❤️

Homelessness can happen for many reasons, and we may never know the circumstances that brought someone to where they are today. What we can choose is how we respond.

When you encounter someone experiencing homelessness in our community:

🤝 Treat them with respect. A smile, a greeting, or a simple “How are you?” can remind someone that they are seen and valued.

👂 Listen without judgment. You don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes being willing to listen is meaningful.

🥪 Offer help when you can. Consider carrying extra bottled water, snacks, hygiene supplies, socks, or other basic necessities to share.

📍 Connect people with resources. If you know about local shelters, food programs, outreach services, or other community resources, help someone find the information they need.

💙 Volunteer your time. Local organizations and programs depend on community members who are willing to serve, whether that's preparing meals, organizing donations, helping at an event, or simply showing up.

💰 Give what you can. Donations of money, supplies, or needed items can help organizations continue providing essential services.

🏘️ Be part of the solution. Talk about homelessness with compassion rather than judgment. Encourage your friends, family, businesses, churches, and community groups to get involved.

At Here In Jackson County, we believe that caring for our community means caring for all of our neighbors.

We don't have to solve everything overnight. But each of us can do something.

A little compassion can go a long way. And when a community comes together, that compassion can become real change.

💙 Let's see our neighbors. Let's hear their stories. Let's treat them with dignity. Let's help where we can.

08/21/2026

🍝 PASTA WITH PURPOSE— SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED! 🍝

We’re bringing our community together for an evening of good food, great company, and a greater purpose— and we need YOU to help make it happen!

📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM–7:30 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church, Sylva

Our Silent Auction will be the centerpiece of Pasta With Purpose, and we’re asking local businesses, organizations, and community members to help us fill it with amazing items and experiences!

🎁 We’re looking for donations such as:
• Gift baskets
• Gift certificates
• Local experiences
• Artwork and handmade items
• Services
• New merchandise
• And anything else you think our community would love!

Every donation makes a difference. Your generosity helps HERE in Jackson County continue our work supporting individuals and families in our community and working toward ending homelessness.

💚 But this event is about more than raising funds— it’s about building community.

We would love the opportunity to build relationships, collaborate with local businesses and organizations, and bring our community together around a shared purpose.

So whether you donate an auction item, attend the dinner, bid on something amazing, or simply come out to enjoy the evening— you are part of the purpose.

📞 To donate: 828-477-4946
📧 Email: [email protected]

Come out, have some fun, enjoy some spaghetti, bid on something great, and join us in making a difference right here in Jackson County.

🍝 Pasta With Purpose
❤️ Community. Collaboration. Compassion.

Together, we can create hope.