ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Buncombe County organization that helps people escape domestic violence is preparing to more than double its emergency shelter capacity, with a local moving company stepping in to help make the transition.
Helpmate’s new shelter, Joy’s House, will have 43 beds, up from 20 at its current facility. The 23,000-square-foot building is designed to provide more privacy, accessibility and space for survivors and their children.
The additional room is badly needed…