Here's our very own Permanent Supportive Housing resident and talented musician Frank James singing his original song about Hospitality House. Sadly, On Sunday December 19th, 2021 Frank passed away. Frank was a musician whose immense love and passion for music was a major force in his life. He started playing the drums at age 9. And became a proficient drummer in his early teens earning his membership in the National Association of Rudimental Drummers. His love of music included many genres from classical, rock, gospel, the blues, to old school country. And he loved sharing this passion with others. Through the years Frank played in various music groups and was a studio musician for several recordings. Later in life Frank grew to love playing the guitar citing Jimmy Page as a major influence. In the later years Frank said he just wanted to write songs that lifted people up & gave young people hope. Frank was also an avid reader. He found solace & peace in warm days outside where he lived. Ultimately Boone became home for Frank where he found much love & support in the friends and relationships surrounding him. His experiences in life along with a special innate wisdom allowed for a deeper understanding of the human plight. This wisdom along with his wonderful sense of humor made him loved by all - especially younger staff members and residents of Hospitality House. Frank had a heart of gold. All in all it was often said of Frank that he was authentic and a genuinely kind soul. He will be missed immensely. But his spirit lives on in every life he has touched along the way. TEXT to GIVE: HOSPHOUSE to 707070 Donate: https://www.hosphouse.org/donate​ Donate: https://venmo.com/HospHouse​​ Donate: https://www.paypal.me/hosphouse​​ Donate: CashApp: $hosphouse Donate: by mail: PO Box 309 Boone, NC 28607

A short documentary on the Hospitality House of Boone, NC and the lives it helps to rebuild.

TEXT to GIVE: HOSPHOUSE to 707070 Listen to personal stories of hope, renewal, resilience and, yes, survival. These are the people who inspire us. They are the reason that we do what we do. Donate: https://www.hosphouse.org/hope Donate: https://venmo.com/HospHouse Donate: https://www.paypal.me/hosphouse Donate: CashApp: $hosphouse Donate: by mail: PO Box 309 Boone, NC 28607

TEXT to GIVE: HOSPHOUSE to 707070 Hear first hand about the mission, vision and values of Hospitality House of Northwest N.C. - providing housing, hunger relief and crisis assistance to the rural mountain counties of Ashe, Avery, Wilkes, Watauga, Alleghany, Mitchell and Yancey counties. Donate: https://www.hosphouse.org/hope Donate: https://venmo.com/HospHouse Donate: https://www.paypal.me/hosphouse Donate: CashApp: $hosphouse Donate: by mail: PO Box 309 Boone, NC 28607

Here's our very own Permanent Supportive Housing resident and talented musician Frank James singing his original song "Young People." Sadly, On Sunday December 19th, 2021 Frank passed away. Frank was a musician whose immense love and passion for music was a major force in his life. He started playing the drums at age 9. And became a proficient drummer in his early teens earning his membership in the National Association of Rudimental Drummers. His love of music included many genres from classical, rock, gospel, the blues, to old school country. And he loved sharing this passion with others. Through the years Frank played in various music groups and was a studio musician for several recordings. Later in life Frank grew to love playing the guitar citing Jimmy Page as a major influence. In the later years Frank said he just wanted to write songs that lifted people up & gave young people hope. Frank was also an avid reader. He found solace & peace in warm days outside where he lived. Ultimately Boone became home for Frank where he found much love & support in the friends and relationships surrounding him. His experiences in life along with a special innate wisdom allowed for a deeper understanding of the human plight. This wisdom along with his wonderful sense of humor made him loved by all - especially younger staff members and residents of Hospitality House. Frank had a heart of gold. All in all it was often said of Frank that he was authentic and a genuinely kind soul. He will be missed immensely. But his spirit lives on in every life he has touched along the way. TEXT to GIVE: HOSPHOUSE to 707070 Donate: https://www.hosphouse.org/donate​ Donate: https://venmo.com/HospHouse​​ Donate: https://www.paypal.me/hosphouse​​ Donate: CashApp: $hosphouse Donate: by mail: PO Box 309 Boone, NC 28607

Mitch came to Hospitality House when his life was spiraling out of control and at his lowest point. He had lost everything due to addiction and had nowhere to go. He utilized the services offered at Hospitality House and did indeed rebuild his life. He beat his addiction, moved into permanent housing and reconnected with family. He even became a volunteer in the Hospitality House Community Kitchen, Sadly, Mitch was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in late 2009 and lost his battle in April 2010.

Gray tells the story of how he arrived at Hospitality House and how he has utilized the programs available to get back on his feet.

Ann and her three children (ages 9,11 & 12) came to Hospitality House after she got laid off and could no longer afford to pay rent. With the help of our caring staff and the motivation to rebuild their lives, they recently moved into their own place. Here is their story.