Donate to SVCM's Ministry
Your gifts directly impact the lives of those in need in the Swannanoa Valley. Only through the generosity of this amazing community is our work made possible. Thank you for thinking of your Neighbors in Christ.
For more than 45 years people have giving generously to Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry, impacting thousands of lives in the process. We are so grateful for our community of individuals, churches, and businesses who make supporting their neighbors a financial priority. As a donation and volunteer based ministry, we are completely reliant and indebted to those who make our work possible. Thank you for letting us be the hands of Christ in the Swannanoa Valley. 

Please see below on how to make a gift and the options for gift designation. If you're interested in making an endowment or deferred gift, please visit our Endowment page. Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
How to Make a Gift
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  • Mail a Check or Cash
    ​ Make checks out to "Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry" with any designations included in the reference line and mail to:
    Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry
    PO Box 235
    Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Online - visit this link
    We encourage you to consider setting up a recurring donation, as it provides predictable, stable income that we can rely on.
  • ​Other Ways to Give
    If you're interested in making a gift of stock, securities, real estate, or through a charitable trust, please contact SVCM Executive Director Cheryl Wilson at 828-669-9404 or by emailing svcmdirector@gmail.com.
  • Memorial and Honor Giving​
    We are grateful to those who choose to honor a loved one through a gift in memoriam or honorarium. If you are mailing a check, please include a note with the name and address of your designee. If you give online, there is a section in which you can write this information. 
  • Donate Items
    Thank you for wanting to donate food, clothing, or small household items for use by those in the Swannanoa Valley! For more information on items we always need and special seasonal items, visit our item donation page.​​
Fund Designations

General
Where it's needed most

Undesignated gifts for general use are our top priority, so we can put them to work where we need them most. General gifts allow SVCM to respond flexibly to needs that occur at any time. This could mean helping a mother afford childcare when she has a job interview, a young man afford a crucial car repair, or gas money for an elder to get to their medical appointments.

food pantry/clothes closet

Our food pantry is available for clients to come through every 21 days with a volunteer and choose what they want from the shelves based on availability and family size. Our clothing closet has men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing as well as shoes, linens, and small household items when available.

fuel/electricity

During the winter, our biggest client expense is assisting clients with heat and power. Many spend cold days and nights in unheated or under heated homes because they cannot afford to heat their homes. We also continue to provide help with small propane tanks, K-1, wood and gasoline for generators.

Help us bring warmth and comfort to your neighbors in need.​

hope for tomorrow

Hope for Tomorrow provides housing for homeless moms and their children for one year.  Supporting this program helps provide safe, stable housing for these families.  

Scholarships

The Renae Brame Scholarship program provides funds for students to help with the cost of higher education. This includes gas vouchers to get to classes, help with the cost of tuition, and class materials or books. 

Endowment

Donations to endowment are gifts that keep on giving. Through the careful investments of our endowment funds, we are able to grow an emergency reserve of funds and access small returns every year for special projects.
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Physical Address:
​​101 N. Ridgeway Avenue, Black Mountain NC 28711 
Mailing Address: 
​PO Box 235, Black Mountain NC 28711
​Main Number: 828-669-9404
Email: svcmdirector@gmail.com
Non-Discrimination Policy
 Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (hereinafter referred to as SVCM) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its ​ activities or operations.  These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing or staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.  SVCM is an equal opportunity employer.  We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. 
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