PowerUp! is coming soon, and our community can make a difference. Our neighbors count on Sharing House for help with heating bills, and Sharing House counts on us! St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, the Unitarian Universalists of Transylvania County, and the Brevard Jewish Community will partner for the ninth year of our annual interfaith PowerUp! Fundraiser. 

According to the Rev. Shelly Webb, Executive Director of Sharing House, last year more than 1300 Transylvania County households turned to Sharing House for heating assistance. Thanks to your generosity, PowerUp! raised an incredible $50,000 last year, and with fuel costs expected to rise, we hope to exceed that this year. 

On Sunday, October 19, from 4:00-5:30 p.m., you are invited to drive through St. Philip’s parking lot to pick up a delicious meal - chicken and rice casserole or vegetarian black bean and sweet potato stew with rice, challah roll, salad, and brownie - served by our CrossTown youth.

Thanks to volunteers, generous contributions, and support from Self-Help Credit Union, there is no charge for the meal. However, you must reserve your meal by Thursday, October 16. Please register in Easel Alley (outside the parish office) or by e-mailing powerupbrevard@gmail.com and indicating vegetarian or chicken and how many meals you are requesting. 

Donations to PowerUp! (via PayPal, cash, or check made out to Sharing House) will be gratefully accepted as you pick up your meal. You can also send contributions directly to Sharing House, 164 Duckworth Ave, Brevard, NC 28712, indicating PowerUp! on the memo line.