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The Ministry of Hope is a community funded nonprofit providing on-site prison chaplains & programs

Our Mission Statement:
"Believing that no one is beyond God’s love, the Ministry of Hope provides safe experiences and develops supportive relationships at Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women. These will enable the discovery of and belief in hope for renewal, reconciliation, and restoration."

10/13/2026

Western Correctional Center for Women's Warden Hemingway was interviewed on WLOS highlighting the need to fill correctional officer vacancies.

You can help by sharing this post to spread the word!

"The Western Correctional Center for Women is recruiting more correctional officers, holding open interviews twice a week to fill about 15 vacant positions.

Warden Julia Hemingway says the hiring process is straightforward, and the facility is working to help potential applicants understand what a career in corrections involves.

Hemingway says the facility will guide applicants through the hiring process."

View the interview here:
https://wlos.com/news/local/western-correctional-center-women-correctional-officer-vacancies-jobs-employmenet-career-north-carolina-applications-hiring

10/12/2026

Happy fall WCCW (Western Correctional Center for Women) supporters!

Its that time of year again, and you may have already heard, but just in case….
Our CRC (Community Reentry Council) is doing a candy donation drive again this year, and we need your help!

WCCW has a fall festival themed FUN DAY tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 30th - and we would really love to have some Halloween candy as a “treat” for everyone at the facility.

We are at full capacity right now, so that means 366 residents! (So that is a LOT of candy needed!)

If you or someone you know has a faith group, business, organization, family, or individual that would like to donate some candy, we would really appreciate it!

WHO: WCCW’s Fall Festival FUN DAY

WHAT: Halloween Candy Drive

WHERE: once collected -
• drop off at WCCW: please call (828) 259-6000 and coordinate drop-off appointment time with Mr. Patneaude or Mr. Velez
55 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain
• pick up at business/faith group: email [email protected] to coordinate drop-off appointment time (only Black Mountain)

WHEN: NOW until October 26, 2025

HOW: collect within your community - candy must be:
1) commercially produced (nothing homemade, sorry!) and
2) individually wrapped

Thank you for your support!

08/19/2026

Great wisdom and insight in this article:
What teaching inside prison taught me about second chances

"Teaching with College Unbound inside the Adult Correctional Institutions has expanded my perspective. My students have jobs within the institution. They complete assignments, participate in thoughtful discussions and are pursuing bachelor’s degrees. When I enter the classroom, I see students – not simply sentences, convictions or identification numbers."

"The question is not whether people will return to our communities. Most will. The question is who we want them to be when they come home – and whether we are willing to help create the conditions for transformation."

Read the entire article: https://www.valleybreeze.com/opinion/columnists/what-teaching-inside-prison-taught-me-about-second-chances/article_db46a40b-3341-4949-ae7d-cedb7e31a409.html

08/14/2026

Anyone looking to get rid of an exercise bike?

WCCW is looking for a gently used exercise bike for the ladies’ exercise room. Please email us at [email protected] if you have this piece of equipment, and you’re interested in donating it.

08/07/2026

The Challenge is ON!

Back by popular demand, for our Annual Montreat Luncheon (taking place September 22, 2026)...

Each year at our annual luncheon we have a variety of raffle and silent auction items as part of our fundraising effort. In the past, our supporters and local businesses have donated items to be auctioned or raffled. Here's what we've realized: folks LOVE the gift baskets and those have been the post popular items that our guests bid on to win!

So, back by popular demand, we are "challenging" our congregations, local businesses, and individual community members in collecting themed gift baskets for this year's event.

See the graphic below for more details, DM us or email [email protected] for more info!

Thank you for your ongoing support!

08/05/2026

WCCW wins 1st!!
We are so proud to announce that WCCW won 1st place agency-wide for the 2025–2026 NCDAC Education Challenge! Thank you to the participating residents for your incredible effort. We also want to give a special shout-out to Mr. Johnson, Mr. Patneaude, and Mr. Velez for your hard work and support in reaching this goal!

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) Education Challenge is an initiative launched in June 2023 to increase high school equivalency diplomas and vocational certifications earned by incarcerated individuals. These metrics also support Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order No. 303 and the national Reentry 2030 initiative to improve resource access and reduce recidivism across North Carolina.

07/28/2026

We have exciting news!
Please join us in welcoming Milly Morrow, our new community-funded, full-time chaplain. She starts onsite at WCCW on Monday, August 3rd. We are overjoyed to welcome her to the Ministry of Hope family! Mark your calendars to hear her speak at our Annual Montreat Luncheon on Tuesday, September 22nd. We hope to see you there!

Read more about Milly Morrow and get your luncheon tickets now!
https://ministryofhopewnc.org/our-staff-board/.

06/29/2026

In collaboration with Land of Sky United Church of Christ, Circle of Mercy, and St John's Episcopal Church, Ministry of Hope’s "Moms & Teens Retreat 2026" on Saturday, June 6th, was a resounding success!

With record-breaking attendance, 18 women shared a beautiful summer day with their teenagers, bringing our community together for a total of 48 participants.

The day was filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful moments. Families connected over outdoor sports, games, a delicious lunch, and custom dessert-making, while capturing memories during photo time. Incarceration deeply disrupts family ties, making events like this essential for healing and rekindling the bond between WCCW’s mothers and their children.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible volunteers, the WCCW programs staff, and the dedicated Ministry of Hope community for your continued support in making this vital day possible!

of Sky United Church of Christ
of Mercy
John's Episcopal Church

06/22/2026

Onsite Reentry Fair was a great success, hosted on May 15th and organized by WCCW’s Community Resource Council (CRC).

The event connected 155 residents - all scheduled for release within the next 18 months - with more than 15 local and regional organizations.

These vital partners provided resources for housing, healthcare, addiction recovery, job training, education, food security, and legal aid.

Both vendors and attendees thoroughly enjoyed the day, prompting the CRC to plan another fair for late fall.

Equipping incarcerated individuals with every possible tool before release is essential for helping them build productive, healthy lives "outside the gates." Ministry of Hope was honored to support this impactful event!

& Soul
MANNA FoodBank
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry
Community of Recovery and Wellness
County Reentry Council
Giveaway
Legal Services
House
Revolution
Communities Together

06/08/2026

Save the date: Sunday, June 28 @4 pm
fundraiser

Join us for a fun evening out at Peri Social House benefiting Ministry of Hope!

🗓June 28, 2026 | 4–8 PM
📍Peri Social House
406 W State St
Black Mountain, NC 28711

Enjoy:
👍great drinks
🍕wood-fired pizza from the food truck, and
😀good company
💟all while giving back

During the evening, 10% of all drink and pizza sales will be donated to support the work of Ministry of Hope.

Come raise a glass, grab a slice, and help make a difference in our community!
We hope to see you there!

Address

55 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC
28711

Telephone

+18282596055

Website

http://ministryofhopewnc.org/

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