Charity Organization in Cherokee, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

United Way Cherokee and Clay County

Charity Organization

Murphy, NC

United Way Cherokee and Clay County connects people to local resources through 211 and addresses youth opportunity, health, and financial security.

  • people seeking connections to local resources through 211
  • youth opportunity support
  • health care access and food security assistance

Murphy Homeless Shelter

Charity Organization

Murphy, NC

Murphy Homeless Shelter provides overnight shelter for men, women, and families with children in Cherokee County, including Code Purple cold-weather access.

  • Men, women, or families with children needing temporary overnight shelter
  • People experiencing severe cold-weather conditions who need Code Purple access
  • Residents seeking goal development and community reintegration support

Emergency available

Region A Partnership For Children -murphy, Nc

Charity Organization

Murphy, NC

Region A Partnership for Children provides free NC Pre-K and monthly DPIL books for eligible families and children across seven western North Carolina counties.

  • Eligible families seeking free NC Pre-K
  • Families with children from birth through age five seeking monthly books
  • Parents seeking early-childhood guidance through home visits

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FAQ

Where can I find local assistance in Cherokee County?

United Way Cherokee and Clay County connects residents to local resources through 211, including food security, health care access, financial security, and disaster-recovery services.

Are there emergency shelters in Cherokee County?

Murphy Homeless Shelter provides overnight shelter for men, women, and families with children. Code Purple allows severe-cold-weather access without the usual screenings.

What documents or rules apply at Murphy Homeless Shelter?

Standard admission requires valid photo identification, a drug screen, and a background check; residents must also follow shelter rules and perform chores. The shelter is closed daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Are free early-childhood programs available in Cherokee County?

Region A Partnership for Children offers free NC Pre-K for eligible families, monthly books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for enrolled children through age five, and child-care subsidy information.