‘They gave me hope:’ Salvation Army provides shelter for man battling devastating diagnosis

ASHEVILLE (WLOS) — The Salvation Army of Asheville is one of several nonprofits that have expanded beds to address the city’s homelessness crisis, and every bed has a story.

This Christmas, 50-year-old Jason Plaster is thankful for the gifts given to him by staff at the Salvation Army. Plaster turns 51 in just a few days, but has faced a tough struggle both being homeless and now facing a devastating diagnosis.

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