About Black Mountain Home

Begun by Presbyterian minister Robert Perry Smith in 1904 as Mountain Orphanage, Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families began its ministry taking in Appalachian children whose parents had died or disappeared. Today, the ministry serves youth from birth through college graduation through family foster care, residential care, transitional living, and independent living.

100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME

The Mountain Home Thrift Store: Cheryl’s Place provides jobs and training for older youth who are preparing for adulthood by participating in one of our four apprenticeship program tracks:

• culinary arts
• outdoor leadership/recreation
• hospitality/housekeeping
• maintenance/automotive

After completing a year-long, on-campus training and work experience program, youth are paired with a local business for a paid internship. The goal is for the business to offer continued employment to the intern at a living wage.

Revenue from the store also helps support the children at Black Mountain Home as government funding continues to dwindle. When you shop at the Mountain Home Thrift Store:Cheryl’s Place, you’re supporting our at-promise youth and helping them realize their potential!

Thirteen Pennies Express Mobile Cafe

Thirteen Pennies Express is a mobile cafe offering delicious beverages and made-from-scratch baked goods. Beyond its culinary offerings, the mobile café provides valuable training and job experience for youth enrolled in the Black Mountain Home Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program.

THIRTEEN PENNIES

When founder Rev. Robert Perry Smith approached the Asheville Presbytery in 1904 about starting an orphanage, he was asked how he proposed to fund it. That’s when Hazel Johnson, only a child herself, gave Smith the first donation to our ministry, thirteen Indian Head pennies. From that small act of kindness, the children’s home has grown into a thriving ministry providing care and support for countless children for more than 100 years.

BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME ROAST COFFEE

Our Honduras roast is a single-origin, direct-trade, specialty-grade coffee grown at high elevations with an excellent cupping score of 86. You can buy whole beans and freshly ground bags at the cafe or by calling 828-581-0593 to have them shipped. Proceeds benefit the children entrusted to our care and an orphanage in Honduras where the coffee is grown.

Thirteen Pennies Express

Thirteen Pennies Express Mobile Cafe is frequently parked at the Mountain Home Thrift Store, and also visits other locations. Follow us on Facebook for the most recent updates..

Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: Coming Soon – follow us on social media for updates.

People With Purpose Volunteer Program

Individual and group volunteers are invited to share their time and talents to help Black Mountain Home. Volunteer needs range from pulling weeds to construction projects, tutors, administrative support, and more. Top on-going needs include individuals who can commit to regular shifts in our thrift store. Background checks required for regular, individual volunteers.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, email [email protected] or call 828-686-3451 , extension 139.

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Contact Us

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