The Episcopal Church of the Ascension - Hickory, North Carolina
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Striving to work as Christ’s hands and heart, Church of the Ascension provides both financial and hands-on support to local and regional service providers that exist to serve those in immediate need. Working directly with these resources prevents duplication of services and ensures our aid is more efficiently distributed to those most in need.
If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. If you are in immediate need of food, shelter, health care, or financial assistance, please contact the following resources directly.
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Catawba County residents can call (828) 327-0979 for access to financial assistance, food, prescriptions, and medical care.
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Catawba County 24/7 Hotline -- call 211 or visit www.nc211.org. Trained staff are available 24/7 to help you access shelter, health care, and food.
SHELTERS
EMERGENCY
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Family Care Center of Catawba Valley - (828) 324-9917
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Salvation Army - (828) 322-8061
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Safe Shelter - (828) 228-1787
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DAYTIME
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Grace House - (828) 324-0025
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Safe Harbor Rescue Mission - (828) 326-7233
MEALS
Hickory Soup Kitchen - (828) 327-4828
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Meals on Wheels - (828) 695-5600
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Safe Harbor Rescue Mission - (828) 326-7233
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Salvation Army - (828) 322-8061
FOOD PANTRIES
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Christian Community Outreach Ministries - (828) 328-1803
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Crisis Pantry at Women's Resource Center - (828) 322-6333
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DSS - (828) 695-5600
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Eastern Catawba Coop Christian Ministries - (828) 465-1702
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Good Samaritan Food Pantry - (828) 495-8251
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Greater Hickory Coop. Christian Ministry - (828) 327-0979
RENT/UTILITY/HOUSING
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City of Hickory resident assistance (828) 327-8691
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Christian Community Outreach Ministries (828) 328-1803
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City of Hickory Public Housing Authority (828) 328-5373
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Council of Governments Regional Housing (828) 322-9191
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Exodus Homes (828) 324-4870
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Family Care Center of Catawba Valley (828) 324-9917
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National Center for Homeless Veterans (877) 424-3838
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National Coalition for the Homeless (202) 462-4822
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Safe Harbor Rescue (for Women & Children) (828) 326-7233
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The Meeting Place Mission (828) 432-5659
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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Christian Community Outreach Ministries (828) 328-1803
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Eastern Catawba Coop. Christian Ministries (828) 465-1702
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Greater Hickory Coop. Christian Ministry (828) 327-0979
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Salvation Army (828) 322-8061
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Work First Program (828) 695-5600
Catawba County Social Services' Prescription Drug Discount Card
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Publix Pharmacy offers FREE refills for cardiovascular, diabetes, and antibiotic medications. They also offer 90-day refills on several other medications for under $10.00.