Cold Nights, Code Purple Active in Buncombe County

Code Purple is currently active In October, the Continuum of Care Board approved the plan for the Code Purple season for Nov. 1, 2025-April 30, 2026. Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Buncombe County and Asheville shelters to alert and provide emergency overflow shelters to unhoused individuals during cold weather. During the alert, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Sites will also work with participants to refer them to