BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting - Haywood Commons (HCM) DESCRIPTION:Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for HCM CommonsDate: Saturday\, May 2nd Time: 10:00 11:00 AM (Ribbon Cutting at 10:30 AM)Location: 150 Branner Ave.\, Waynesville\, NCHCM Commons: Community Store\, Community Resource Center\, and Community Pantry.What an exciting day for our community. Haywood Christian Ministry (HCM) will officially celebrate the grand opening of HCM Commons a newly combined space bringing together their Community Store\, Community Resource Center\, and Community Pantry under one roof on Branner Ave. The Haywood Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon‑cutting ceremony to mark this milestone.HCM Commons represents a powerful step forward in making essential services more accessible\, more efficient\, and more welcoming for the neighbors who rely on them. By uniting their thrift store\, food distribution operations\, and crisis support services\, HCM is creating a centralized hub of hope\, dignity\, and practical assistance.About Haywood Christian MinistryFounded in 1970\, Haywood Christian Ministry is one of Western North Carolina's most impactful nonprofit organizations. Rooted in a faith‑based mission\, HCM has grown from a small volunteer‑led phone ministry into a cornerstone of support for families across Haywood County.Key Highlights of HCM's Work:Food Assistance: HCM operates the largest food pantry in MANNA FoodBank's 16‑county region\, distributing more than 1.3 million pounds of food each year and providing families with 50 60 lbs of groceries per visit.Crisis Support: Through the Buckie and Jay Somers Crisis Center\, HCM helps prevent utility disconnections and evictions\, offering a lifeline during moments of financial hardship.Community Store: Their thrift store not only provides affordable clothing and household items but also supports HCM's mission of feeding neighbors and reducing waste.Community Partnerships: HCM works closely with local churches\, volunteers\, and partner organizations to ensure that services are accessible to all offering drive‑thru and non‑contact options for elderly or disabled clients.The opening of HCM Commons marks a meaningful evolution in how Haywood Christian Ministry serves our region. This consolidated space will streamline services\, expand capacity\, and strengthen the sense of community that has defined HCM for more than 50 years. \n\nThank you to our Sponsors: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Grand Opening &\; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for HCM Commons

Date: Saturday\, May 2nd \;

Time: 10:00&ndash\;11:00 AM (Ribbon Cutting at 10:30 AM)

Location: 150 Branner Ave.\, Waynesville\, NC

HCM Commons: Community Store\, Community Resource Center\, and Community Pantry.

What an exciting day for our community. Haywood Christian Ministry (HCM) will officially celebrate the grand opening of HCM Commons&mdash\;a newly combined space bringing together their Community Store\, Community Resource Center\, and Community Pantry under one roof on Branner Ave. The Haywood Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon‑cutting ceremony to mark this milestone.

HCM Commons represents a powerful step forward in making essential services more accessible\, more efficient\, and more welcoming for the neighbors who rely on them. By uniting their thrift store\, food distribution operations\, and crisis support services\, HCM is creating a centralized hub of hope\, dignity\, and practical assistance.

About Haywood Christian Ministry

Founded in 1970\, Haywood Christian Ministry is one of Western North Carolina&rsquo\;s most impactful nonprofit organizations. Rooted in a faith‑based mission\, HCM has grown from a small volunteer‑led phone ministry into a cornerstone of support for families across Haywood County.

Key Highlights of HCM&rsquo\;s Work:

Food Assistance: \; HCM operates the largest food pantry in MANNA FoodBank&rsquo\;s 16‑county region\, distributing more than 1.3 million pounds of food each year and providing families with 50&ndash\;60 lbs of groceries per visit.

Crisis Support: \; Through the Buckie and Jay Somers Crisis Center\, HCM helps prevent utility disconnections and evictions\, offering a lifeline during moments of financial hardship.

Community Store: \; Their thrift store not only provides affordable clothing and household items but also supports HCM&rsquo\;s mission of feeding neighbors and reducing waste.

Community Partnerships: \; HCM works closely with local churches\, volunteers\, and partner organizations to ensure that services are accessible to all&mdash\;offering drive‑thru and non‑contact options for elderly or disabled clients.

The opening of HCM Commons marks a meaningful evolution in how Haywood Christian Ministry serves our region. This consolidated space will streamline services\, expand capacity\, and strengthen the sense of community that has defined HCM for more than 50 years.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

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