Mountain Projects, Inc.

Mountain Projects, Inc. Mountain Projects is a Community Action Agency serving Haywood & Jackson Counties, North Carolina

SECTION 8 APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON!𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:BEFORE — Gather your information. Applicants will be asked to giv...
08/29/2026

SECTION 8 APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:

BEFORE — Gather your information. Applicants will be asked to give the name, date of birth, and Social Security number for each household member. Documents will be required if/when the applicant is selected from the waiting list.

DURING — Our intake specialists will meet with you in person and walk you through the qualification process.

AFTER —Applicants should generally expect a wait of approximately 12–18 months, but it could be shorter or longer. Wait time depends on funding, the number of applicants, waiting-list preferences, and how quickly vouchers become available.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: You don’t have to figure it out alone.

💙 STABLE HOUSING CAN MEAN…A stable home is more than four walls and a roof.— It can mean a child has a quiet place to sl...
08/28/2026

💙 STABLE HOUSING CAN MEAN…

A stable home is more than four walls and a roof.

— It can mean a child has a quiet place to sleep and do homework.
— It can mean a parent doesn’t have to worry about where their family will sleep next month.
— It can mean an older adult can stay in the community they have called home for years.
— It can mean someone can keep their job because they have a reliable place to live.
— It can mean having enough money left over for groceries, medicine, transportation and other everyday needs.

When people have a safe and stable home, they have a stronger foundation to work, raise their families, stay healthy and plan for the future.

That is why affordable housing matters.

A home isn’t just a place to live. It is a place to build a life.

💗 THANK YOU, DOTTY — 1 Year Anniversary! 💗Dorothy "Dotty" Madden is an In-Home Aide in our Haywood County Senior Resourc...
08/28/2026

💗 THANK YOU, DOTTY — 1 Year Anniversary! 💗

Dorothy "Dotty" Madden is an In-Home Aide in our Haywood County Senior Resource Center Senior Services department and has been an employee with Mountain Projects for one year.

As an In-Home Aide, Dotty spends her days helping clients with chores they may have a harder time with as they age.

Dotty does more than help keep homes in order—she brings joy, companionship, and encouragement to our clients by providing essential socialization to those who may be homebound and lonely, which helps improve the quality of their lives.

Our senior services program aims to help clients remain living independently for as long as possible and caring employees like Renee play a tremendous part in helping our clients achieve that.

Thank you, Dotty, for all your kindness and dedication to our senior clients.

THANK YOU, DOLLY 🦋Mountain Projects opened its doors in 1965, the same year that Dolly Parton, age 19, signed her first ...
08/28/2026

THANK YOU, DOLLY 🦋

Mountain Projects opened its doors in 1965, the same year that Dolly Parton, age 19, signed her first record contract.

Dolly’s many skills in music and acting made her a force of nature, a type of talent the world doesn’t create much any more, and of course, most western carolinians have followed her career. But over the years she became an equal force in the world of philanthropy. Her work to support education and literacy is famous, and her efforts in healthcare and medical research are renowned. There was much, much more than that.

During Dolly’s lifetime our organization has grown to be home to 140 employees operating 21 programs in the westernmost counties of North Carolina – primarily Haywood and Jackson. We may even have some of her cousins working on our team.

Of course we’ve been inspired by her connection and loyalty to these mountains and the people who live here. The branches of her legacy of altruism and kindness spread far and wide, but her roots remained anchored in the mountains that shaped her.

Nothing has made that clearer than her response in times of crisis. Through fires and floodwater, she stood steadily with the people of the mountains.

Thank you, Dolly, for your essence of generosity, kindness and strength.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I CALL ABOUT SECTION 8? 📞Calling Mountain Projects on September 1 is the first step. But what happens ...
08/27/2026

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I CALL ABOUT SECTION 8? 📞

Calling Mountain Projects on September 1 is the first step. But what happens after you call?

1️⃣ Call a Mountain Projects Intake Specialist on Sept. 1.
2️⃣ Schedule an appointment.
3️⃣ Attend your appointment.
4️⃣ Complete the application.
5️⃣ If you qualify, you’ll be placed on the waiting list.

That’s it! You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Our Intake Specialists are here to help you understand the process and answer your questions.

📅 Section 8 waiting lists open September 1.

📞 Save the Mountain Projects phone numbers now so you’re ready to call when the waiting lists open.

Haywood County: (828) 452-1447 | Jackson County: (828) 586-2345

🚌 CELEBRATING 4 YEARS — Avery Messer! 🎉Please join us in congratulating Avery Messer on his 4-year anniversary with Moun...
08/27/2026

🚌 CELEBRATING 4 YEARS — Avery Messer! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Avery Messer on his 4-year anniversary with Mountain Projects!

Avery has become someone our team can count on wherever he is needed. Over the past four years, he has contributed to several programs that make a difference across our community—from helping distribute weekly food bags, to weatherizing homes so families can stay safe and comfortable, to supporting Food Services as meals reach people who need them.

Today, Avery is putting that same spirit of service to work as a Haywood Transit driver, helping connect people to the places and services they depend on. Pictured here with Transit Manager Christy Morrow, Avery continues to bring his willingness to help wherever the need arises.

What keeps Avery motivated is hearing from people about how Mountain Projects has helped make their lives better. Those stories are a reminder of why the work matters.

Thank you, Avery, for four years of flexibility, hard work, and service to our community. We appreciate all the ways you pitch in and help make a difference!

🏠 SECTION 8: MYTH VS. REALITYSection 8 is often talked about, but it is not always understood.MYTH: People on Section 8 ...
08/26/2026

🏠 SECTION 8: MYTH VS. REALITY

Section 8 is often talked about, but it is not always understood.

MYTH: People on Section 8 don’t have to pay rent.
REALITY: Most households receiving Section 8 pay part of their rent based on their income. The program helps cover the remaining approved amount.
MYTH: Anyone can get Section 8.

REALITY: There are income and other eligibility requirements, and Mountain Projects often has a long waiting list because there are more people who need assistance than there are available vouchers.
MYTH: Section 8 means someone gets a free house.

REALITY: Section 8 is rental assistance. People still have to find housing that meets the program’s requirements, follow the rules of their lease and pay their share.

MYTH: People receiving Section 8 don’t want to work.
REALITY: People who receive housing assistance are individuals and families from all kinds of backgrounds. Some work, some are retired, some are living with disabilities and some are facing circumstances that make it difficult to earn enough to cover today’s housing costs.

Housing assistance is not about getting something for nothing.

It is about helping people afford a safe place to live when their income isn’t enough to cover the full cost of housing.

🐾 MEET CRICKET! 🐾National Dog Month brings us another very special member of the Mountain Projects family! ❤️ Meet Crick...
08/26/2026

🐾 MEET CRICKET! 🐾

National Dog Month brings us another very special member of the Mountain Projects family! ❤️ Meet Cricket, the 7-year-old rescue pup who belongs to Brianna, daughter of Lorrie Ross, a Mountain Projects staff member and Preventionist with Mountain Strong.

Cricket was rescued from a shelter when she was just about 5 months old, and she has clearly found herself a wonderful forever family! 🐾❤️

Cricket also has a very special BFF — Munchkin the cat! 🐶🐱 These two don’t care one bit that they’re different species. They’re best friends, plain and simple! In one of these photos, they’re even holding paws, and honestly, it doesn’t get much sweeter than that. 🥹🐾

And then there’s Cricket’s opinion of her new boots. 👢😂 Brianna bought them to keep Cricket from tracking clay into the house, but Cricket’s expression seems to say, “I have reviewed this purchase… and I do not approve.” 😂

From a shelter pup to a beloved member of the family, Cricket is living her best life — with a kitty BFF, a loving family and apparently some very questionable footwear. ❤️

🐾 Happy National Dog Month, Cricket! We’re so happy you found your forever family!

🏠 ONE WEEK TO GO! 📑Our Section 8 Waiting List opens on Sept. 1, 2026, for both Haywood and Jackson Counties.Interested ...
08/25/2026

🏠 ONE WEEK TO GO! 📑

Our Section 8 Waiting List opens on Sept. 1, 2026, for both Haywood and Jackson Counties.

Interested in applying?

Call Mountain Projects to schedule an appointment.

During your appointment, you will complete the application. If you qualify, you will be placed on the waiting list.

Mark your calendars and don't forget to call us next Tuesday. Applications are not available online.

📞 Haywood County - (828) 452-1447
📞 Jackson County - (828) 586-2345

💜 CONGRATULATIONS, CHARLIE— 3 Year Anniversary! 💜Join us in celebrating Charlie Singleton, who marks 3 years of service ...
08/25/2026

💜 CONGRATULATIONS, CHARLIE— 3 Year Anniversary! 💜

Join us in celebrating Charlie Singleton, who marks 3 years of service with Haywood Public Transit!

As a Haywood Transit driver, Charlie provides transportation to community members who need our assistance to support their well-being.

Whether it's getting seniors to their doctor's appointments, or college students to their classes, our bus drivers truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Thank you, Charlie, for your commitment and hard work,. Your efforts help keep our community connected—and we are so grateful for you!

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2177 Asheville Road
Waynesville, NC
28786

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18284521447

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