Resources

The Forest City Housing Authority offers a list of resources that may be helpful to our residents.

Often, we have timely events to promote, so please check our site monthly. 

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Helpful Links

• HUD.gov
• HUD Section 3 Business Registry
• RutherfordCountyNC.gov
• TownofForestCity.com
• RCSNC.org (county schools)

Childcare/Youth Services

• Camp Harmony
  
  • PO Box 823, Spindale, NC 28160
  • 828.429.4907
  • Two-week summer camp for special needs children.
• Hands of Hope for Life
  • 124 Turner St Forest City, NC 28043
  • 828.247.4673
  • Provides services for pregnant women or those with children under 3 years old.
• WIC (Women Infant and Children) Foothills Health District
  
  • 828.287.6238
  • Special Supplement nutritional risk.
• YMCA - Rutherford County Family Programs
  
  • 411 Cherryville Rd, Shelby, NC 28151
  • 704.669.3647
  • Youth Camps, After-School Care, Recreation in Rutherford County.

Crisis Assistance

• 211 Hotline:
  • Call 211 to be linked to local resources, including Food, Housing, Utilities, Counseling, Healthcare, and more. Call 24/7 for Free Confidential Assistance.
  • Visit www.nc211.org for more information.
• Chase Corner Ministries
  • 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC. 28043
  • 828.247.0096
  • Emergency Assistance for Food, Clothing, Utility, Rent, Heating, Cooling, and Medication. Food Services available Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Emergency Food Services Available M, T, Th, F 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Thrift Store for inexpensive Clothing and Household items. Donations accepted.
• Rutherford County Schools Homeless/Outreach Program
  • 382 West Main Street, Forest City, NC, 28043
  • 828.288.2200
  • The Outreach Program provides School Supplies, Clothes, and Hygiene Essentials for Students in need. The Program Assists the backpack program and works with families struggling with food insecurity. The program connects needy families with other support Services.

Domestic Violence

• Family Resource of Rutherford County Path Shelter/Clara Allen Family Center
  • 828.245.8595
  • The PATH Shelter provides comprehensive shelter services to help Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault make safe and informed choices about the violence in their lives. Emotional Support and counseling. Temporary Housing, Court, and medical advocacy.
• Legal Assistance for Domestic Violence Victims Steps to Hope
  • 60 Ward St, Columbus, NC, 28722
  • 828.894.2340
  • 24 Hour Crisis Line. Crisis Intervention for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention, Anger Management, and Parenting Classes. 

Employment

• NC Vocational Rehabilitation
  • 277 Commercial Drive, Forest City, NC 28043
  • 828.245.1223
  • Provides Services for eligible disabled folks leading to Employment.
• NC Works Career Center
  • 223 Charlotte Rd, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
  • 828.286.3042
  • Job Training Programs and Services to help you Increase your skillset and obtain meaningful Employment.