If you are in need of recovery services or emergency shelter, don’t wait to reach out. Get help now!
We are a refuge in the foothills.
Out of the Ashes is the only place in Western North Carolina for the underserved and uninsured to receive drug and alcohol addiction treatment and emergency shelter at no cost.
Serving in Rutherford and Polk counties.
One of our alumni declared Out of the Ashes gave him “a life worth living.” And so many in our community are in need of that kind of hope.
Our Mission
Our mission is to break the chains of addiction and homelessness one person at a time.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every individual is restored to their true Identity in Christ and back to productive members of society.
We’re making a difference!
men, women and children served per year
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recovery/counseling/discipleship sessions per year
Our programs and leadership.
Our participants are rising out of the ashes! In addition to recovery services and access to housing, we offer programs in exercise, and discipleship/counseling. Learn more about wrap-around care for the underserved, and meet our team!
Our refuge: visit our campus.
Our campus is nestled in the foothills of North Carolina and positioned to serve 500+ individuals seeking hope, recovery and safety. Out of the Ashes is the only recovery facility in the foothills with an open door to the opportunity for recovery and the hope of the gospel. That is the definition of a refuge!
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Faith Night with Rare of Breed
Join us for an amazing night of worship and baseball at the Owl’s stadium. June 21st 2025, gate opens at 5:00pm. Let’s fill the
Fun Facts about Out of the Ashes
Since January 1, 2025, Out of the Ashes has housed 67 individuals: • 33 men • 34 women and children • 12 minors under
From the Event Keeping Christ in Christmas
“Thus says the Lord, My people, I am calling you back to your first love. I am the foundation on which you must build,
KEEPING CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS!
Out of the Ashes presents, Keeping Christ in Christmas! A family holiday spectacular community event. This is going to be a night filled with
Out of the Ashes is stepping up to help the Community!
In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene that swept through our community, many families are left with the destruction of homes, loss of
Supporting local Heroes
Supporting Local Heroes: Maples on Main St. We want to take a moment to highlight and express our deep gratitude to Maples on Main
Celebrating local Heroes
Celebrating local heroes: Shoutout to Scrappy’s Food and Fuel! Thank you guys for being the first and flight when we needed you guys help.
Celebrating Community Heroes
Celebrating Community Heroes: Lured Market and Grill We’re thrilled to give a special shoutout to Lured Market and Grill in Lake Lure and its
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With a low barrier to entry and high hopes for healing, we are counting on our community to invest in a refuge for Rutherford and Polk counties. Our neighbors seeking hope and healing from addiction and homelessness are counting on their community.
And YOU can change a person’s life and every life they touch from now on with $157. That’s how much it takes to provide wrap-around services each day for each participant.
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