
"Asheville’s Housing Crisis: Stories, Systems, and Solutions” by Jen Hampton
A speaker talk and community Q&A on Asheville’s housing crisis, digging into lived stories, systemic drivers, and practical community solutions. Hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society with in-person seating and a hybrid Zoom option for broad participation.
Similar Events

Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.

Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
Hear local candidates discuss Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and Asheville’s city budget. This free public forum centers local policy questions and community priorities.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.
A civic forum with Asheville’s mayoral candidates digging into affordable housing, homelessness, and local policy priorities. Expect community Q and A style discussion in a brewery setting focused on real-world impacts and solutions.

Public input and community partner discussion shape affordable housing policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners. Explore local housing needs, proposed priorities, and county-level decision-making in a civic meeting.

Public input and community partner discussion shape affordable housing policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners. Explore local housing needs, proposed priorities, and county-level decision-making in a civic meeting.
Public input and community partner discussion shape affordable housing policy and funding recommendations for Buncombe County commissioners. Explore local housing needs, proposed priorities, and county-level decision-making in a civic meeting.

Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.

Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.

Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.

Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
Public candidate forum with Asheville mayoral and city council contenders diving into Helene recovery funding, community safety, affordable housing, and the city budget. Free, RSVP encouraged, hosted at UU Asheville for civic-minded Q&A and voter connection.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.
An annual community meeting focused on permanently affordable housing and land trust strategies in Old Fort and across Western North Carolina. Hear updates, connect with local partners, and learn practical ways to support long term housing stability.

Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.

Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Civic-minded discussion and social time centered on Asheville’s affordable housing, safe streets, and multimodal transportation. A recurring first-Monday meetup for sharing local infrastructure updates, ideas, and action steps.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.

City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.

City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.
City officials and the public discuss housing and community development priorities in an open monthly committee meeting. Attend virtually and consult posted agendas and materials for policy updates.

Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.

Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.
Explore competitive 2026 midterm races and the political climate across the nation, North Carolina, and local communities. Examine potential environmental impacts and practical ways to participate in civic action.

A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.

A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.
A thoughtful conversation examines racism as both a structural problem and a moral or spiritual challenge, asking how institutional reform and transformed perspectives can advance racial justice.

A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.

A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.

A public board meeting focused on Helene housing recovery, with in-person and online participation for community members to hear updates and engage with municipal recovery planning.

A public board meeting focused on Helene housing recovery, with in-person and online participation for community members to hear updates and engage with municipal recovery planning.
A public board meeting focused on Helene housing recovery, with in-person and online participation for community members to hear updates and engage with municipal recovery planning.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.

Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting at the courthouse for public governance and local decision making. Expect agenda items, formal votes, and opportunities to follow county policy discussions in person.

Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.

Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.

Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s economic recovery efforts, with board updates, discussion, and stakeholder input. Expect civic process, agenda-driven deliberation, and opportunities to track policies, projects, and community impacts.

Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s economic recovery efforts, with board updates, discussion, and stakeholder input. Expect civic process, agenda-driven deliberation, and opportunities to track policies, projects, and community impacts.
Hybrid public meeting focused on Asheville’s economic recovery efforts, with board updates, discussion, and stakeholder input. Expect civic process, agenda-driven deliberation, and opportunities to track policies, projects, and community impacts.

Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.

Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.
Public discussion of Asheville planning and zoning matters, including land use and city development, in an open municipal commission meeting where community members can observe.

A relaxed hotel-lobby evening gathering centered on Jason Whitaker, with a conversational, meet and greet style atmosphere. Ideal for locals and travelers looking for a low key social night and community connection at the Hilton Garden Inn.

A relaxed hotel-lobby evening gathering centered on Jason Whitaker, with a conversational, meet and greet style atmosphere. Ideal for locals and travelers looking for a low key social night and community connection at the Hilton Garden Inn.
A relaxed hotel-lobby evening gathering centered on Jason Whitaker, with a conversational, meet and greet style atmosphere. Ideal for locals and travelers looking for a low key social night and community connection at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.

Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.
Conversations with Buncombe County GOP candidates create an opportunity to meet local political representatives, ask questions, and connect with community members in a neighborhood gathering.