While visiting Asheville for a long weekend from Washington, D.C., booking a Hood Huggers tour was…read moreone of the best things we did. Led by Mr. Dwayne, the tour is an hour and a half learning about the Burton Street Community, a historically Black neighborhood in West Asheville and the victim of gentrification and highway expansions. Hood Huggers was created to serve as a champion for the 1912 neighborhood and its long-time residents. My wife, eight-year-old daughter, and I booked a Sunday morning tour. Since it was just us, he gave us the option to walk it or take his little shuttle. Mr. Dwayne gave us the background on the area before Mr. Cotton, the grandson of the man who founded the neighborhood, joined us with a book of photos. After a drive, we ended at the Peace Gardens and Market, a sacred space for the community.

What a cool tour. Our tour guide was very friendly and even offered to do a shuttle right for us…read moreversus a walk ride due to the weather being cold and it was just us on the tour for that morning. He showed us a lot of different areas that were Historical for the African-American community. He also shared a lot of historical information of the schools and colleges in the area that were very prominent years ago. I will definitely recommend this tour hands down to give you more of a historical African-American background of the city based on the money that we spent I feel that it was a great value for the tour that we received the service was outstanding by our tour guide and hands-down. I definitely would recommend this tour.

My family makes a small monthly contribution to this organization. We are especially grateful to…read moreManna as the government shutdown is cutting into SNAP access to food.

Blue Jean Ball Benefit tonight! 80's Theme tonight...plenty of kinked hair, leg warmers, neon…read morecolors, high side pony tails...Michael Jackson music. Restaurants include Biscuit Head, which opened last week, as will as Chestnut, Posana, Lexington Avenue Brewery, Cucina 24, the Biltmore Estate, French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Tupelo Honey, Dough and others. Musical entertainment for the evening includes the soulful rockers The Broadcast, plus Flashback Sally. Very fun event for the Manna Food Bank. The food bank, founded in 1982, collaborates with 221 other agencies in 16 Western North Carolina counties and distributed more than 11 million pounds of food last year.

The staff is always welcoming and the prices are great especially if you are a senior on Tuesdays!read more

Nice store, well organized, good prices. Plenty of parking, but you have to know just where it is!…read moreYou can't see it from the street. Watch carefully for sign.

These people do amazing work. It feels good to know that things I no longer need can benefit others…read morewhile not adding to our landfills.

Huge Habitat store near Biltmore Village. Large well organized book section. Very busy on a…read moreSaturday. Parking lot was full . Not sure why they blare multiple competing music sources throughout lower level..

Wonderful volunteers and reasonable prices. Wide array of furniture, artwork, and decorative items.read more

My son needed stuff for his new apartment so I found this store. The selection isn't fantastic and…read moremost of the things aren't high end. This is a thrift store. Everything is affordable. I got a couch, recliner, dining room table (no chairs), some silverware, and a set of sheets plus paid for delivery all for $208. The merchandise was delivered the next day. The staff was helpful and very nice. Yep, I'd go here again.

The Collider brings me joy! It makes me happy to see that…read moretheir events are usually pretty full because I regain my faith in humanity, sounds weird but this is what it does to me! The Collider is a nonprofit organization , an innovation center that is focused on cataloging market driven climate solutions . Their headquarter is in "climate city" Asheville. They believe that climate solutions must be founded in the best possible science and the language of everyday business. It exists to bring together a diverse expertise to stimulate new business. The Collider is in the center of downtown on the fourth floor of the Wells Fargo Bank. In addition to a cowork space they also have an event space. That's where I come in. This is where they offer movies, talks , workshops and more. We watched the Movie " the Human Element " there an environmental movie from James Balog a National Geographic Photographer ( it was great, eye opening and scary , thought provoking) . I also visited there at a talk about the behavior of cats. This is what I like about it, the diversity and community. So far I always came out of the elevator to a little donation table where you can also sign up for the news letter and then free Beer , water and snacks. The people there are nice and helpful and the event space large. I look forward to go to many more events here!

The serenity and kindness of this space is contagious! Everyone is so accepting of one another and…read morethe staff give you a calm, warm welcome into the space. All necessary equipment is provided: mats, bolsters, blocks, blankets. BYO water bottle & you are all set. Cost is pay what you can, they recommend a $10-15 donation per person. I think the world would be a better place if more businesses like this existed. Recommend this to anyone who wants to move their body in a safe and supportive space

I was in the area mid July on vacation, and since I have a daily yoga practice, was interested in…read morefinding a couple of yoga Studiosin the area to take classes at while I was there. I attended two different studios, and I've got to say, that Asheville community yoga center was by far the best experience! Theother studio was nice, but I really was able to get the vibe I was seeking from Asheville community . I will absolutely be returning, the next time I'm in the area! Thank you so much for all that you are doing for this beautiful community

Employee went inside leaving box of donations on road after previous car drove off then cursed me…read moreout for not seeing it/running it over. Then accused me of trying to donate an item they didnt accept. So i left and wont be back.

What a treat for my family. We spent Black Friday here instead of the shopping frenzy at the mall…read more We picked this location because in a nicer area so probably better donations and believe we did well. We recycled about 125$ worth of clothes between the 4 of us and everyone left happy. We all left with lots of clothes and smiles. All the shirts were 4.95 I think and I got 4 or 5 great ones and a Keurig pod holder that is on my coffee bar. Our family goes to Goodwill on most of our towns we visit and this was no exception other than we often visit Asheville and will be back here soon!