Code Purple Activated in Asheville

Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or below 32 degrees, including wind chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work with participants to refer them to ongoing shelter and housing options.

As a way to help those passing by know that a Code Purple has been activated, the lights inside the Register of Deeds office at 205 College St. will shine purple on those nights. 

Code Purple Locations:
ABCCM (Single Men)
Location: 20 20th Street
Phone: 828-259-5333
Hours: Intake: 4–8 p.m. | Exit: 7:30 a.m.
Transit Route: WE2 Bear Creek Rd
ABCCM’s Transformation Village (Single Women & Women with Children)
Location: 30 Olin Haven Way
Phone: 828-259-5365
Hours: Intake: 4–8 p.m. | Exit: 7:30 a.m.
Transit Route: W2
 Transportation Details:
 
Free ART Bus Transit: Available to and from Code Purple sites. Riders must inform drivers they’re going to a Code Purple site.
ABCCM Shuttle: Picks up at Crisis Ministry (24 Cumberland Ave.) at 4 p.m.
Community Support: Paramedics, AFD-REST, and Mission Hospital can assist with transportation for those unable to access bus services.

 

Please note: Families will be triaged on a case by case basis, and may be offered hotel options if no other shelters are available. Both locations are wheelchair accessible.

 

Sign up for Code Purple emails by emailing bcnc.homeless.coalition@gmail.com

 

Additional weather information found at weather.gov

Interested in volunteering for the Code Purple effort? Reach out to the City of Asheville Homeless Strategy Division at homelessstrategy@ashevillenc.gov for assistance and coordination.