top of page
WCU-Jim-Dean-and-Students-2.png

HOMEBASE IS
YOUR PLACE

Support to help students succeed

WHO WE ARE

HOMEBASE is for students who have aged out of foster care and/or
residential services, are orphaned, homeless,  emancipated or have little to no support. Ultimately, HOMEBASE is open to all students — no one is turned away. HOMEBASE is a collaboration between Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina and Western Carolina University. It's purpose is to provide resources and support to all students seeking physical, emotional or spiritual support

Home: Who We Are

HOW WE HELP

HOMEBASE offers a safe place where students can relax between classes or at the end of the day. It’s a place to build community with others or find the support needed to tackle both college and life. ​

AT HOMEBASE YOU CAN

  • Take a break between classes or 
    hangout from commuting.

  • Relax and watch TV.

  • Access the center’s WiFi.

  • Use the computer lab and printer.

  • Wash clothes in the laundry room.

  • Pick out an outfit in the clothes closet.

  • Eat from the food pantry.

See and hear from Director Jim Dean and a WCU student how HOMBASE helps.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

We would love for you to consider partnering with HOMEBASE through prayer and/or supporting our ministry financially. If you would like to give a financial gift, click the button below and under "Gift Designation" select "Homebase College Ministry".

Home: What We Do
Home: Contact

CONTACT & HOURS

HOURS: Mon -Thurs | 10 am to 10 pm

Friday | 10 am to 3 pm

For additional assistance,

contact HOMEBASE Director Dr. Jim Dean

jdean@bchfamily.org |  828-508-0035

Physical address: 82 Central Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Mailing address: P.O. Box 2133, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Follow us on social media for

news and events.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Homebase_2_edited.jpg
Home: Give
bottom of page