Henderson County has a long tradition of compassionate response to our neighbors in need. When others fall, we offer a hand up. When others despair, we open our hearts. We shine a light of hope and a new path forward. The past 18 months have challenged our community like never before. The services provided by IAM have never been more critical.

Please join IAM in this important mission with your financial contribution. Join the thousands of your neighbors who see the need in our community to work together and respond collectively with, "I Am IAM!"

Thank you for being a vital part of the solution!

Thank You for your Continued Compassionate Giving!

We are profoundly thankful to the membership of Trinity Presbyterian Church that recently donated $24,865 to IAM!

Trinity's Local Missions Ministry designated IAM as the recipient of this special donation and the church offered to match member donations dollar for dollar.

Shown presenting their amazingly generous gift of love and compassion for all our neighbors in need is Diane Bowers, Finance Chair and an Elder at Trinity, with Elizabeth Willson Moss, Executive Director of IAM. Diane explained the inspiration for Trinity's gift. "We've always been strong supporters of IAM. We appreciate the level of need in crisis ministry and know that our donations are helping people in tangible ways immediately."

Thank you, Trinity Presbyterian!

To learn more about volunteer positions at IAM, please click on the link below or contact Ragan Story, Volunteer Manager, at volunteer@iam-hc.org.

IAM is excited to welcome Feliciano Botello to our staff as a Bilingual Associate. He will work primarily with our Social Services Department assisting the staff during the Intake process as we determine the best ways to help our neighbors in need. His Spanish language skills will further assist IAM when helping neighbors with limited English capabilities.

Feliciano previously worked in a similar capacity for Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville and he is excited to continue the work he loves - helping people navigate difficult personal and financial situations. "I am thrilled to be here," says Feliciano. "I see the difference IAM makes in people's lives. It's an opportunity to serve the Lord by serving others."

Feliciano grew up in Henderson County and is married with four children ages 10, 7, 4, and 2. Welcome, Feliciano!

IAM was featured last month on WLOS 13 News in their "Persons of the Week" segment as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The segment featured interviews with Belem Solano, IAM's Latino Outreach Coordinator, and José Alonso, Pastor En

Jose Alonso assists a neighbor during a recent Drive-Thru Tuesday event.

IAM extends a heartfelt "Thank You" to Darla Lindeman who served as IAM's Administrator for the past two years. Darla, who recently became a grandmother, will step back from her duties at IAM to have a more flexible work schedule and spend more time with family.

Leaving is bittersweet for Darla and she will miss her friends at IAM. "I believe in the mission of IAM and I’ve really enjoyed being part of an organization that does so much good in the community," says Darla. "It is such meaningful work and I feel fortunate that I have been part of helping so many people in the community."

Darla will continue to work for IAM on a contract basis at least through the end of the year. If you have questions about financial donations, bequests or gifts of stock, please contact Elizabeth Willson Moss at

elizabethmoss@iam-hc.org.

Thanks for everything, Darla, and best wishes for the future!

Greg Williams, Pastor Emeritus at Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville, NC, discusses the ways in which communities of faith can partner with Interfaith Assistance Ministries of Henderson County to better serve our neighbors in need. Click on the image to watch the video here ...

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Together, we are their hope for a better future.