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Join us for Chess club inside the 12 Baskets Café every Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm.
All ages and skill levels welcome!
Food Waste Solutions WNC will present its third Taste It, Don’t Waste It! Chefs Challenge. Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. is partnering with FWS for the event, which will be held at Devil’s Foot’s The Mule taproom at 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville 28803 on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 2-5 pm.
Some of our favorite regional Chefs will share creative dishes made from foods and components we might otherwise throw away. Guests can sample the three competing bites and vote for their favorite to crown the Taste It, Don’t Waste It! champion! For more information, and to RSVP, click below.
https://wncfoodwaste.org/events/taste-it-dont-waste-it-2/
Bring your instruments, your voice, or your light and join us for a beautiful time of music on Mondays at 1 pm in the 12 Baskets Garden. All are welcome to participate and past music experience is not required.
We will be starting sessions around 11:30 and will be able to accommodate 3-4 people per day. Please come early to get on the list if you would like Reiki Healing. Our healers will have the agency to monitor and accommodate who and what they can.
🌼Tuesday Community outreach at WATM
**from 3:30-6:30pm we will be doing rock painting at West Asheville Tailgate Market
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am for an orientation with our Executive Director Dr. Ben Williamson. Ben will lead an orientation session specifically designed for those new to volunteering at 12 Baskets Café. Learn about our mission, the impact we make, and how you can play a crucial role in serving the community. Following the orientation, new volunteers will have the opportunity to immediately apply their knowledge during a volunteer shift from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. This is a hands-on experience to actively contribute to our mission of addressing poverty and fostering a sense of community.
We've also built in time for new volunteers to enjoy lunch with their neighbors. It's not just about serving others but fostering connections within the community. We'll explore how our work at the café directly addresses poverty and builds the foundation for a Beloved Community. You can sign up here for our next orientation.
We will be starting sessions around 11:30 and will be able to accommodate 3-4 people per day. Please come early to get on the list if you would like Reiki Healing. Our healers will have the agency to monitor and accommodate who and what they can.
Thursday @ 1:00 pm in the 12 Baskets Cafe Garden
Some paper and donated supplies will be available for all to use but please bring any supplies you want to use or even some to share!
We will be starting sessions around 11:30 and will be able to accommodate 3-4 people per day. Please come early to get on the list if you would like Reiki Healing. Our healers will have the agency to monitor and accommodate who and what they can.
Join us for writing, reading, and community!
every friday at 1:00 pm
we meet in the 12 baskets cafe garden weather permitting.
We will be the round up event for the entire month of May at our favorite local spot. To celebrate this we will have a launch party! Think DJ, Art, sweets from Back Porch Baking Co, Trivia, and special appearance from the Beer City Sisters!
Date/Time: May 3rd Friday - The party at 5 pm with trivia starting at 7 pm
Bring a friend, drink a beer, have some fun!
Join us for Chess club inside the 12 Baskets Café every Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm.
All ages and skill levels welcome!
Tech Tuesday from 1-3 pm! Jensen will be providing tech support and teaching for computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am for an orientation with our Executive Director Dr. Ben Williamson. Ben will lead an orientation session specifically designed for those new to volunteering at 12 Baskets Café. Learn about our mission, the impact we make, and how you can play a crucial role in serving the community. Following the orientation, new volunteers will have the opportunity to immediately apply their knowledge during a volunteer shift from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. This is a hands-on experience to actively contribute to our mission of addressing poverty and fostering a sense of community.
We've also built in time for new volunteers to enjoy lunch with their neighbors. It's not just about serving others but fostering connections within the community. We'll explore how our work at the café directly addresses poverty and builds the foundation for a Beloved Community. You can sign up here for our next orientation.
Saturday May 11th State Street Clean-up with Asheville Greenworks
**We will meet at 10:00am at 12 Baskets Cafe and clean up till 12:00pm. All supplies will be provided for you!
🌼Tuesday Community outreach at WATM
**from 3:30-6:30pm we will be doing rock painting at West Asheville Tailgate Market
Hi-Wire Brewing Company’s River Arts District location will be hosting a give back night for 12 Baskets. A percentage of the nights earrings will be donated to 12 Baskets. Guest will also have the opportunity to interact with the staff of API as well as put in a donation to the organization.
Join us for writing, reading, and community!
every friday at 1:00 pm
we meet in the 12 baskets cafe garden weather permitting.
We will be starting sessions around 11:30 and will be able to accommodate 3-4 people per day. Please come early to get on the list if you would like Reiki Healing. Our healers will have the agency to monitor and accommodate who and what they can.
Thursday @ 1:00 pm in the 12 Baskets Cafe Garden
Some paper and donated supplies will be available for all to use but please bring any supplies you want to use or even some to share!
We will be starting sessions around 11:30 and will be able to accommodate 3-4 people per day. Please come early to get on the list if you would like Reiki Healing. Our healers will have the agency to monitor and accommodate who and what they can.
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am for an orientation with our Executive Director Dr. Ben Williamson. Ben will lead an orientation session specifically designed for those new to volunteering at 12 Baskets Café. Learn about our mission, the impact we make, and how you can play a crucial role in serving the community. Following the orientation, new volunteers will have the opportunity to immediately apply their knowledge during a volunteer shift from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. This is a hands-on experience to actively contribute to our mission of addressing poverty and fostering a sense of community.
We've also built in time for new volunteers to enjoy lunch with their neighbors. It's not just about serving others but fostering connections within the community. We'll explore how our work at the café directly addresses poverty and builds the foundation for a Beloved Community. You can sign up here for our next orientation.
We will be starting sessions around 11:30 and will be able to accommodate 3-4 people per day. Please come early to get on the list if you would like Reiki Healing. Our healers will have the agency to monitor and accommodate who and what they can.
subverting redlining
Cindy Walton is a long time supporter of the work we are doing at API. We are so honored to be chosen for her birthday giveback sale! You can read more above or click here to see the copy of this months Rapid River Magazine.
From Cindy “On Second Saturday, April 13, you'll see paintings included in my fundraiser. Let's meet and share some laughs, talk about the good work Asheville Poverty Initiative does in our community, and raise some money for this worthy cause.”
Studio stroll and art fundraiser in the RAD.
Sat Apr 13th 11:00am - 4:00pm
Suite 180, 348 Depot St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
EQI, a great group that uses citizen science to measure specific spots on the Swannanoa and French Broad, tracking river health and helping them stay healthy, or get that way. They use students and grownups in weekend and evening groups. Led by one tireless woman and her interns. Been doing it for years.
We’re so excited for you to join the journey into the revolutionary world of "The Ecology of Freedom" by Murray Bookchin! Ready to embark on a thought-provoking exploration that intertwines ecology, social justice, and sustainable living?
Study group sessions start on January 16th and meet every other Tuesday evening through May 21st at 12 Baskets.
Day: Every Other Thursday
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: 12 Baskets Café
Clothing Give Away at 12 Baskets Cafe
Date: Thursday, April 4
Location: in the garden
Time: 11:00 - 1:00
What: mainly street clothes suitable for spring and summer
We will be open for lunch during our normal hours. Join us around the table for food and community this Easter Monday.
It's Saturday, March 30th from 12 to 3pm at One World West! Food provided, drink for purchase. I've attached our flyer for the event, and you can get more information and RSVP at https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/event-3/30.
The Buncombe County Community Paramedics will lead all interested in a CPR training. This training will include hands on practice and demonstration. All are welcome to show up. Please email contact@ashevillepovertyinitiative.org if you are interested in signing up or have any questions.
Tech Tuesday 2/27/24! Jensen will be providing tech support and teaching for computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Join us in the 12 Baskets Cafe for a Layperson Naloxone (NARCAN) training. Learn to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone .
All are welcome to join.
Join us for writing, reading, and community!
every friday at 1:00 pm
we meet in the 12 baskets cafe garden weather permitting.
finding ways to activate each other and ourselves within the community to be change makers on issues important to the group.
Thurs, Feb 15, 2024 6-8 pm
Thursday @ 1:00 pm in the 12 Baskets Cafe Garden
Some paper and donated supplies will be available for all to use but please bring any supplies you want to use or even some to share!
We’re so excited for you to join the journey into the revolutionary world of "The Ecology of Freedom" by Murray Bookchin! Ready to embark on a thought-provoking exploration that intertwines ecology, social justice, and sustainable living?
Study group sessions start on January 16th and meet every other Tuesday evening through May 21st at 12 Baskets.
Day: Every Other Thursday
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: 12 Baskets Café
Tech Tuesday 2/13/24! Jensen will be providing tech support and teaching for computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Join us for writing, reading, and community!
every friday at 1:00 pm
we meet in the 12 baskets cafe garden weather permitting.
Thursday @ 1:00 pm in the 12 Baskets Cafe Garden
Some paper and donated supplies will be available for all to use but please bring any supplies you want to use or even some to share!
UNETE and Buncombe County Mobile Health team will be on site at the Cafe to do a wellness/vaccine event. We will also have glucose and blood pressure screenings.
Also both organizations will set up a table in the cafe so UNETE and BCMHT can share other resources and registration!
We would invite you to a community forum with the 12 Baskets cafe staff and board. We will introduce you to our new staff, upcoming initiatives, and answer any questions you may have.
Date:02/07/2024 (Wed.)
Time:12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Location:12 Baskets Cafe
610 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am for an orientation with our Executive Director Dr. Ben Williamson. Ben will lead an orientation session specifically designed for those new to volunteering at 12 Baskets Café. Learn about our mission, the impact we make, and how you can play a crucial role in serving the community. Following the orientation, new volunteers will have the opportunity to immediately apply their knowledge during a volunteer shift from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. This is a hands-on experience to actively contribute to our mission of addressing poverty and fostering a sense of community.
We've also built in time for new volunteers to enjoy lunch with their neighbors. It's not just about serving others but fostering connections within the community. We'll explore how our work at the café directly addresses poverty and builds the foundation for a Beloved Community. You can sign up here for our next orientation.
Join us for writing, reading, and community!
every friday at 1:00 pm
we meet in the 12 baskets cafe garden weather permitting.
Thursday @ 1:00 pm in the 12 Baskets Cafe Garden
Some paper and donated supplies will be available for all to use but please bring any supplies you want to use or even some to share!
We’re so excited for you to join the journey into the revolutionary world of "The Ecology of Freedom" by Murray Bookchin! Ready to embark on a thought-provoking exploration that intertwines ecology, social justice, and sustainable living?
Study group sessions start on January 16th and meet every other Tuesday evening through May 21st at 12 Baskets.
Day: Every Other Thursday
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: 12 Baskets Café
Tech Tuesday 1/30/24! Jensen will be providing tech support and teaching for computers, smartphones, and tablets.
