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Ms. Paris and her dog, Rocky!
Greetings and welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! I am the school social worker at Glen Arden Elementary and Cane Creek Middle School. As a school social worker, I help connect our students and families to community resources and supports. I work with students, families, administrators, counselors, and community stakeholders to help eliminate educational barriers that might be impacting success. I work with students who might need extra support around attendance, behavior interventions, mental health needs, or alternative educational opportunities.
You may get in touch with me via call or text on my district cell phone (828) 777-1426 or send me an email at megan.paris@bcsemail.org. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
~Need to talk with me about something? Click here: Social Worker Request Form for Parents and Guardians
Holiday Assistance 2024
St. Nicholas Project Online signup begins November 4th. Serves Birth through 18 years old.
ABCCM Christmas Angel In person application at 24 Cumberland Ave Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm from November 4th up until Christmas Eve. Must present Social Security Card for minors and proof of income. Serves newborn to 18 years old (as long as minor is still enrolled in school).
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Sign up in person at 101 N. Ridgeway Ave Black Mountain, NC 28711 from October 31st through November 26th between 9am-3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Serves babies to 18 years old.
Victory Fellowship Worship Center In person application by appointment only. Call 243-3088 to set up appointment. Serves birth through age 10. Must bring birth certificates to appointment.
Thanksgiving Hearts with Hands- Hope for the Holidays Sign up online using link. This is an in-person event for families to attend together.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation presents Season of Hope Toy Giveaway Saturday, December 14th 9am-2pm at Cane Creek Middle School (570 Lower Brush Creek). Kids ages 0-14 one gift per child, non perishable food items, winter clothing, and other supplies will be available.
Matthew 25 Ministries in partnership with Foster Church will be hosting a FREE Christmas Dinner and passing out FREE Christmas gifts for children. Sign up for the event using this link.
Additional Resources:
Food
United Way of North Carolina or call 2-1-1
Housing
Asheville Housing Authority Public Housing Waitlist Application
Buncombe County Housing Resources
Crisis & Mental Health Support
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
MAHEC Center for Psychiatry and Mental Wellness
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