EMERGENCY HOUSINGImmediate shelter that is a safe, decent alternative to the

streets.

Cleveland County Abuse Prevention CouncilPO Box 2589, Shelby, NC 28151 704-481-004324 Hrs. 7 Days a Week

Lighthouse Shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual

assault and homeless women and children.

Beacon Shelter for Homeless Men

Serving Cleveland County residents only unless life threatening.

The Salvation Army

107 S. Broad Street, Gastonia, NC 28052 704-867-6145

Emergency shelter for men, women and families.

24 hoursf7 days

704-348-2560

Immediate shelter for single women. Women with children need to

Call for availablitiy.

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The Salvation Army-Charlotte534 Spratt St., Charlotte, NC

Room in the Inn.Charlotte945 N. College St., Charlotte, NC 704-347-0278

Seasonal winter shelter for men, women, and families. Open from

November to March.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSINGTemporary longer-term housing with services to help individuals

& families reach permanent housing

704-865-4563

24 Hrsf7 Days

Catherine's House, Inc. 24 hours /7 daysPO Box 1633, Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-9599

Call for ScreeningThree month residential program for single women and

women with children.

Gastonia's Potters House 24 hours/7 days

PO Box 322, Lowell, NC 28098 704-824-3698

Call for appointmentResidential program for single women with substance abuse.

Adams's House(A program of With Friends, Inc.)

2098 Keith Drive, Gastonia, NC 28053Gastonia, NC 28053Residential program for men 18-21managementforwomen and men 18-21.

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Interfaith Hospitality Network 704-854-9880PO Box 67, Gastonia, NC 28053

Families (married couples or single parents with children under 18)

SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDSTemporary housing for persons with specific identified need

American Red Cross Call for appointment190 S. Oakland St., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-864-2623Temporary housing for victims of house fires only.

Amy's House:Lincolnton, NCDomestic violence shelter. Shelter for families.(Lincoln County residents only unless life threatening)

24 hoursl7 Days

704-736-1224

8AM/5PM

704-854-4830

Pathways - or Subcontractor2505 Court Drive. Gastonia, NC 2805424 hoursl7 days

Call for appointment.Residential program for single women with children, Work

First eligible and have been diagnosed with substance abuse.

704-867-8749Cornerstone Christian Center400 E. Fifth St., Gastonia, NC 28054

Residential program for men with substance abuse.Flynn Fellowship Home311 S. Marietta St., Gastonia, NC 28052

Residential after care facility for persons leaving

Call for availability.

24 hours! 7 days704-865-9395

treatment centers.

24 hoursl7 days704-825-4711

House of Mercy, Inc.PO Box 808, Belmont, NC 28012Family care home for victims of advanced AIDS.Cajl for appointment

New Life Pregnancy/Sonshine House 10 AM /4 PM M/FPO Box 6253, Gastonia, NC 28056-6000Call for appointment 704-854-8877 or 704-736-9699

years. Also, offsite care Maternity home

Pathways, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse. Screening Triage and Referral-Services2505 Court Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054 8 AM15 PMCall for appointmentTemporary respite care service 704-854-4830

for children and adults with severe disabilities.

7 -day detox center to assist in easing 704-854-4204chemical withdrawal with counseling and support.Optional 14-day rehab program when leaving detox. Call for cost ofthe program.

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Reinvestment in Communities of Gaston County156 S. South St., Ste 201; Gastonia, NC 28052 704-866-6766

Permanent supportive housing for homeless persons.(Opening Mar. 2007) Referrals by Gaston Residential.

The Shelter of Gaston County 24 hours/7 daysDept. of Social Services330 N. Marietta St., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-852-6000Domestic violence shelter.

With Friends, Inc. 24 hours/7 days2098 Keith Drive, Gastonia, NC 28053 704-866-7774Shelter for homeless youth

PERMANENT RENTALSubsidized rental housina for low-income individuals/families

Gastonia Housing Authority340 W. Long Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052400 low-income rental-housing units

Belmont Housing Authority 9 AM/5 PM51 Flowers Ct.., Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-9376Low-income two. three and four-bedroom rental housing units.

Mt. Holly Housing Authority635 Noles Dr., Mt. Holly, NC 28120

Provides low-income rental housing units

USDA Rural Development 8 AM15 PM

844 Wallace Grove Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 704-471-0235Provide subsidized loans for home ownership to eligible,

qualified low-income households.

Habitat for Humanity of Gaston CountyP.O. Box 1584, Gastonia, NC 28053 704-864-B53/?Building houses in partnership with people in need. Three

criteria: Need for adequate housing, ability to pay a no-interestmortgage. willingness to partner through sweat-equity in theconstruction of their home.

Linked Economic Development & Affordable Housing

123 N. Main St., Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-8868

Carolina Garden Apartments6001 Mahogany Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28085 704-739-9321

Cherrywood Apartments106 Sullivan Dr., Cherryville, NC 28021 704-435-5772

Church Hill411 N. Pine St., Cherryville, NC 28021

Hoffman Homes

2263 Cordoba St., Gastonia, NC 28054

Kendrick Square800 W. Charlotte Ave., Mt. Holly, NC 28120 704~27.7171

Lincoln Terrace Apartments366 Annstrong Circle, High Shoals, NC 28077 704-732'{)969

Oak Forest Apartments117A Oak Forest Lane, Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-4811

Park Terrace Apartments309 Park Terrace Dr., Bessemer City, NC 28016 704-Q29-5121

Rollins Apartments

311 S. Hawthorne St., Mt. Holly, NC 28120 704~27.9025

Stanley Square814 N. Buckoak St., Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-1000

8:30 AM/4:30 PM

704-864.Q771

Stonecroft Village Apartments1001 Farewell Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054 70~1.o793

PERMANENT RENTALSubsidized rental housing for the elderly

A.R.P. Manor2900 Union Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054 70~61.o954

Catherine Booth Garden Apartments1435 Union Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-868-9122

Colonial Oaks Apartments400 W. Academy St., Cherryville, NC 28021 704-435-9347

Dallas High School Apartments

300 W. Church St., Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-4674

McLurd Manor

111 McLurd Manor Dr., Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-1699

Myrtle Terrace Apartl1lents

35 W. Myrtle St., Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2446

Village Square Apartments1400 Paige Ct., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-865-9507

Wood ridge Homes165 Houston St., Mt. Holly, NC 28120 704-822.0107

Fair Housing Hotline

704-866-6750

City of Gastonia Fair Housing Program

For Housing Discrimination 2

8 AMl4:30 PM704-827-9025

704-435-2114

704~65-1945

PERMANENT RENTALSubsidized housina for disabled Dersons

ARCfHDS Gaston County401 E. Third Ave., Gastonia, NC 28054

1101 E. Franklin Ave., Gastonia, NC 28054

417W.10thAve., Gastonia, NC 280521030 Forestbrook Dr., Gastonia, NC 28056605 Rosemary Lane, Gastonia, NC 28054934 Spring dale Lane, Gastonia, NC 280521102 Requa Rd., Cherryville, NC 28021

CHC of Gaston County1047 Laurel Lane, Gastonia, NC 28054

Gaston Residential Services, Inc905-A N. New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054Group homes, apartments for individuals, shelterfor women with chiidren. Developmentalsubstance abuse issues. Call for appt.

Mountain Ridge Group Home810 King Arthur Dr., Gastonia, NC 28056

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WNC Community Homes2250 Baltic St, Gastonia, NC 28054

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EMERGENCYCrisis Intervention to help persons retain self-sufficiency

Dept of Social Services. Emergency Assistance330 N. Marietta St., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-862-7500

Short-term financial assistance to families with children inwork-related emergency situation. 8 AM/5 PM

704-865-6601704-866-7084704-866-4486704-867-7901704-866-0437704-867-3473704-435-4608

704-854-4825Crisis Assistance Ministries (CAM)

805-8 W. Airline Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052

Assistance with food, rent, utilities, medicine.

Gastonia residents only.

10AM-2PM704-867-8901

Walk in.8 AM /5 PM704-861-9280

plus care housingdisabilities and

Gaston Baptist Association 9 AM/11 :30 AM607 Rankin Lake Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-867-0905

Food, clothing, medicine, utilities, some transportation, wood for heating.

704-529-0446704-867-6145

The Salvation Army

107 S. Broad St., Gastonia, NC 28052Food, clothing, rent, utilities, medicine.

St. Michael's Catholic Church708 51. Michael Lane, Gastonia, NC 28052 704-867-6212

St. Vincent de Paul Ministry 704-864-38671111 SouthYorkSt. 10AM-1 PM W/TH/FUtilities, food, clothing, household items, etc.

St. Michael's Thrift Store 704-864-86461111 South York St. 10AM/4:45PM Tue-Sat

Resale store for clothing, all types of household items

. And more. Collaborates with other county agencies.

Belmont Community Organization 9 AM/1 PM M/F91 E. Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-4526Food, clothing, medicine, heat, househld items. Greater Belmont area.

Bessemer City Crisis Center 9 AM-/1 :30 PM

111 N. 12th St, Bessemer City, NC 28016. 704-629-2147

Food, rental assistance, utilities, medicine, fuel, clothing.

Bessemer City residents, only.Cherryville Area Ministries 10 AM/4 PM

212 N. Mountain St., Cherryville, NC 28021 704-435-3816Clothing, food boxes, utilities, medicine and rent (Cherryville only)

The Promised Land1601 Collinston Dr., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-400-1411

Counseling and support programs, clothing, hot meals. By apptmt

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Christian Ministries of Lincoln County 9 AMI 1 PM230 E. Water St., Lincolnton, NC - 28093 704-732-0383

Food, utilities, furniture, prescriptions (Lincoln County only.)

Community LinkITraveler's Aid601 E. 5th St., Charlotte, NC 704-943-9509

Provide emergency out of town travel for individuals that canIdentify an out of town address for 90 days.

Community Relief erg. of Mt. Holly 9 AMI 5 PMPO Box 831, Mt. Holly, NC 28120 704-827.Q450Food, clothing, rent, heat, electric bills and medicine.

(Mt. Holly residents only.)

Cramerton Ministerial Relief Fund 9 AMI 12 PM288 8111 Ave., Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-4286Rent, utilities, medicine, gas for transients, communityfood pantry. (Cramerton residents only.)

Dallas/High Shoals Christian Social Ministry110 S. Gaston St., Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-1236Utilities, food, clothing, medicine. 8AM/11AM(Dallas/High Shoals residents only)

S.O.C.K.S. 9 AMl1 PM MTTF

PO Box 269. McAdenvilie. NC 28101 704-827-8780Food, medicine, utilities, rent, gas, hospital equipment.(McAdenvilie Area Only. Call for Appt.)

Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church 9 AM /2 PM

503 N. Main St., Belmont, NC 28012 704~25-5277Food, Clothing, medicines, heat/electric bills, gas.

Bethesda Mission 6 PMl9 PM255 E. Main Ave., Gastonia, NC 704-868-3731Prepared evening meals. Call for Appt.

Bread, Inc. 704-854-9221161 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052Free bread products

Trinity United Methodist Church1513 Florida Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052Food boxes, spiritual counseling

SPECIAL NEEDSTemporary income and support to help

persons retain self-sufficiency.

Employment Security Commission 8:30AM/5PM1391 Bessemer City Rd" Gastonia, NC 28052 704-853-5328Full service assistance in recruitment, employment, testing,counseling, training and unemployment benefits.

Gaston Community Action, Inc. 8:30 AM - 5 PM

332 S. York St., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-861-2283Housing, employment and other services to helpindividuals and families achieve economic stability.

Depl of Social Services330 N. Marietta St, Gastonia, NC 28052

Medicaid 704-862-7505

Food Stamps 704-862-7510Work First 704-862-7525

Child Care Division 704-862-7500Adult Protective Serv 704-862-7240

8:301 5 PM

704-862-7500

Gaston Residential Services, Screening, Triage andReferral 8AMl5PM

2505 Court Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-861-9280Tenant-based rental assistance for persons with mental

illness. Other target assistance for MD/DD/SA consumers to

maintain independent living.

Gaston Cty. Health Services (WIC) 8 AMi 5 PM991 Hudson Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-853-5113Prenatal and after care, nutrition and food supplements.

Community Foundation of Gaston Cty. 9 AMI 5 PMPO Box 123, Gastonia, NC 28053 704-864-0927Medical, dental, orthodontic or medically related equipment

needs referred by Gaston Hospice or Lincoln County only.For children under the age of 18. Call for Appt

Mercy Center 704-852-4400410 Arthur Avenue, G~stonia, NC 28052Tutoring, food, clothing, referrals, transportation. K-3

Tuesdays 9:30 AM only

704-867-7830

Gaston Memorial Hospital. Charity Program

2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054 704~34-2000Forgiveness of hospital bills (Only). 24 Hrs. /7 Days

Veterans Services of Gaston County 8:30 AM/5 PM965 Roberts Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054 704-866-3606Assists veterans in completing documents required toreceive services such as pension, hospital treatment, insurance,home loans, ordering medicine, telephoning and writing letters.

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SERVICES

Community resources that provide counseling,medical, supportive and children's services

SUPPORTIVECounseling, referral and support services for persons

especially those with identified needs.

As One Ministries, Inc. 9 AMl4 PM MlF

805A W. Airline Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-862-6079Day shelter for homeless, bus tickets, telephones, Agency referrals

The ARC of Gaston County 9 AMI 5 PM

200 E. Franklin Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-861-1036

Intervention services to prevent institutionalization.

Gaston Memorial Hospital-Care Management Program

2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-834-2000Social work and nurse care coordination for abuse, neglect

and homelessness. 24 Hrs. 7 Days

Hospice of Gaston County 8:30 AMI 5 PM258 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-861-8405

Hospice I bereavement care, counseling, therapy for grief

and loss, AWARE.HIV/AIDS management.

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Living Water C.D.C., Inc.

3906 Hickory Grove Rd., Mt. Holly, NC 704.822-3004Case management services for persons living with HIV and AIDS,offering a wide range of programs and services for both clients andtheir families.

City of Gastonia Para. Transit Program 8 AM15 PMPO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053 704-866-6885Transit services for disabled persons on established bus line.

New Life Pregnancy I Sonshine House

PO Box 6253, Gastonia, NC 28056-6000

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Regional HIVIIAIDS Consortium7510 E. Independence Blvd., Suite 105Charlotte, NC 28227

United Way Information and Referral Service 8:30/5 PM200 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-864-5788

Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston 704-868-46363303 Union Road, Gastonia NC 28056 704-867-3706Hours: 9:30 AM/1 PM MWF 3:30 PM/? PM, IT

Free pregnancy test, counseling, matemity home placement, etc

Gaston Community Action, Inc.

332 S. York St., Gastonia, NC 28052

Services to help achieve economic stability.

8 AM/5 PM

704-861-2283

Carolina Center for Counseling2505 Court Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054

704-867-4411

Pathways - Homeless Women's Program (HOPE)2505 Court Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-854-4830Residential program for homeless women.

704-854-4840True Behavioral Healthcare708 S. Chestnut St., Gastonia. NC 28054Psychiatric, case management, therapy, vocational rehabilitation,psychosocial rehabilitation, and residential services to adults andchildren with mental health, substance abuse, and developmentaldisability needs.

Off the Streets1282 Bradford Heights Rd., Gastonia. NC 28052Placement and life skills for recovering women.

COUNSELINGLegal, budget, domestic, medical and Veterans.

704-864-9699704-214-3331

Gaston County SchoolsHomeless Children Advocacy 704-866-6251

Pathways/Crisis Emergency Services 8 AM15 PM2505 Court Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054 704-867-4357

Provides crisis intervention, case management, counseling, referrals,support groups, domestic violence and sexual abuse. Clinicaltreatment for people experiencing mental health, substance abuse ordevelopment disabilities.

Family Services, Inc.8:30/5 PM MIW - 8:30/8 PM TIT 8:30/2 PM Friday

214 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-864-770410AM/4 PM

704-854-8877

or 704-736-9699Counseling for families, individuals, couples andgroups, parents and children" marital, depression andemployee assistanceConsumer credit budget counseling, debt repayment plans,

pre-purchase homebuyer cou~seling, mortgage delinquencycounseling, and credit report review.

704-531-2467

Veterans Services of Gaston Cty. 8:30 AM/5 PM965 Roberts Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-866-3606Hospital treatment, insurance and medication for veterans.

704-868-4674Veterans Services (AMVETS)PO Box 174, Gastonia, NC 28053Assistance to AMVETS members only by taking and processingclaims to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Call for Appt.

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Veterans Affairs (North Carolina) 704-563-2057Counseling of veterans and assistance with completion of

applications for federal and state benefits.

Legal Services of Southern Piedmont 8:30 AMI 5 PM111 E. Third Ave., Ste. 200, Gastonia, NC 28052 704-865-2357Legal representation for domestic violence, public benefits,landlord tenant affairs, consumer affairs, bankruptcyand unemployment compensation cases.Volunteer Lawyers Program Family law withemphasis on domestic violence or emergency custody situations.High priority to senior citizens in wills, living wills, powersof attomey, guardianships and health care powers of attomey.

MEDICAL & DENTALResources and medical care for low-income persons

Bessemer City Health Care 8 AMI 5 PM

520 ED. Wilson Rd., Bessemer City, NC 28016 704-629-3465

Primary family health care.

Community Foundation of Gaston 704-864-D927PO Box 123, Gastonia, NC 28053

Assistance with medical, dental/orthodontic,,"..rI;,.~1 r..l~t..rI ..n"inm..nt n""rlc ~nr ,.hilrlr",n "nrl",r th", ,or,.. nl1R-.,--,..on_on . -. -. -p - r

Referral by Hospice.

Gaston Cty. Health Services (WI C) 8 AM/5 PM991 Hudson Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-853-5113Prenatal and after care, nutrition and food supplements.

Gaston Family Health Services991 W. Hudson Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052Family medical services.Dept. of Social Services - Medicaid

Adults, Family and Children

330 N. Marietta St., Gastonia, NC 28052Family & children under18- i

Adults with no children i

Gaston Memorial Hospital 704-834-20002525 Court Dr" Gastonia. NC 28054 Hours: 24 HrsJ 7 Days

Emergency room services. Care Management Program - Social workand nurse care coordination for abuse, neglect and homelessness.

Dental Clinic of Gaston County991 W. Hudson Blvd., Gastonia, NC 2852

Family dental services

Crisis Assistance Ministry805-8 W. airline Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052

Acute dental care. Certain prescription drugs.

Veterans Services of Gaston Cty. 8:30 AM/5 PM965 Roberts Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-866-3606Hospital treatment, insurance and medication for veterans.

8:30 AMI 5 PM

704-861-8405

therapy for grief and

Hospice of Gaston County258 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054

Hospice care, bereavement care, counseling,loss, AWARE-HIV/AIDS management

City of Gastonia Para. Transit Program 8 AMl5 PMPO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748 704-866-6885Transit services for disabled persons on established bus line.

Central Transportation (ACCESS)N. Highland St., Gastonia, NC 28052Transit services. Provides transportation to nand older adults for medical purposes.

New Life Pregnancy I Sonshine HousePO Box 6253, Gastonia, NC 28056-6000

Pregnancy testing and counseling.

8 AMI 5 PM

704-866-3206

to medicaid recipients

10AM/4PM704-854-8877

Or 704-736-9699

Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gastonia3303 Union Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056 Helpline: 704-867-3706Free pregnancy test, counseling, maternity home placement,clothing, support groups.Hours: 9:30 AM/1 PM, MWF - 3:30 PM /7 PM TfT

Pathways LME

901 S. New HoPe Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-884-2501

CHILDRENServices specific for children and their families

8 AM/5 PM704-853-5079

8 AM15 PM.

With Friends, Inc. 704-866-m4

2098 Keith Drive, Gastonia, NC 28053 24 Hrs/7 DaysServices for homeless youth. Temporary shelter, food,clothing, crisis intervention, group and family counseling,aftercare, tutoring, academic testing, outreach and referrals.

The ARC of Gaston County 9 AMi 5 PM200 E. Franklin Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-861-1036Early intervention for children under 3 and their families.

704-862-753070~62-7540

Gaston Cty. Health Svcs. (WIC) 8 AM/5 PM991 W. Hudson Blvd.. Gastonia. NC 28052 704-853-5113Prenatal and after care, nutrition and food supplements forchildren under 5.

8AM/5 PM

704-853-5191

Child Care Information 704-922-1846 Dr 704-922-03591021 Philadelphia Church Rd., Dallas, NC 2803410 AM/2 PM

704-867-8901

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EDUCATION I TRAININGResources to assist persons with training, education and

job retention

Gaston College 8 AMI 5 PM201 Hwy. 321, Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-6200Community college-call for information. Limited childcare fundsfor enrolled students.

704-868-4815

Instruction in basis literacy skills, English as a second language,GED preparation, tutoring and Workforce literacy.

8:30 AMI 5 PM

704-853-5328

employment, testing,

Goodwill Ind. - Job Connection 8 AMI 4:30 PM

176 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-868-2575, Ex!. 100

Job training and employment services, job search, computerclasses and resume preparation.

Gaston Literacy Council, Inc.116 S. Marietta St.. Gastonia. NC 280529AM/5 PM MWF 9 AM 8 PMTT

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Employment Security Comm./Joblink1391 Bessemer City Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052Full service assistance in recruitment,counseiing and training.r

Highland Family Resource Center, Inc. 8:30 AMI 5 PM1305 N. Weldon St., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-866-9552Computer classes, job placement office skills training,

money management, GED program.

Christian Women's Job Corps1607 Rankin Lake Road, Gastonia, NC 28052

Mentoring in move to self-sufficiency.

EDP & AssociatesLife/Career Skills DevelopmentConduct in Hse. TrainingPO Box 1251, Belmont, NC 28012Serving unemployed and underemployed

Gaston County Public Library1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NCEducation training, access to computers

Gaston County Schools366 West Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054

Employment Enterprises9058 North New Hope Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Employment services and job support. Vocational

704-852-9446

rehab vendor.

704-867-6145The Salvation Army-GED Program107 S. Broad Street, Gastonia. NC 28052

Vocational Rehabilitation (NC) 7:30 AMi 6 PM109 W. Eighth Ave., Gastonia, NC 28054 704-853-5358Vocational evaiuation, job training, guidance oounseling, supported

opportunities,educationalemployment, transitions services,applications and job placement.

Social Services I Work First 8 AMi 5 PM330 N. Marietta St.. Gastonia, NC 28052 704-862-7525Assistance with job training, education, childcare, transportation

to help family dependent on welfare to become self-sufficient.

Gaston Skills, Inc. 7:45 AMI 4:15 PM1301 Bessemer City Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-869-D300

Testing and assessment of vocational potential, written and on-the-job programs for rehabilitation, real-work settings for individualsrequiring vocational training to prepare for the job market.

Pathways2505 Court Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054 1-800-898-5898Job training/placement, support services, program for persons with

dual diagnoses, 24-hour temporary respite care for children and

adults and structured day program for severe developmentally

disabled individuals.

704-867-0186N.C. Division of Services for the Blind 1-800-422-1895Offers vocational rehabilitation services for the blind and visually

impaired and offers help with eye examinations and glasses.

704-891.8624S.L.l.D.E.S., Inc. 704-629-2583313 Virginia Ave. Bessemer City, NC .

Offering employment and job training for individuals who have

been recently released from prison, as well as those who have

felony and severe misdemeanor rec6rC!s.Thrift store open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm andSaturday 9:30am - 2:30pm.

704-868-2164

704-866-6251

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Resources to hel a erson access work 0

Central Transportation (ACCESS) 8 AM' 5 PMN. Highland St., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-866-3206Daily van service for ages 60 or older or by specialArrangements. Individual service for one-time scheduled trips in or

out of country for medical or service agency.

Goodwill Industries Cars for Work Program 8 AMI 4:30 PM

176 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-868-2575

Provides vehicles to applicants who are working and lacktransportation to support employment.

City of Gastonia Bus System 8 AMI 5 PM

PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053 704-866-6885

Mass transit within the city limits of Gastonia and Express busesto Belmont, Mt. Holly, Charlotte

CHILD CAREResources to assist working families with low cost child care

. alternatives

Social Services - Child Care Div. 8 AMI 5 PM330 N. Marietta St., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-862-7500Financial assistance with child day care for children 0 -12.

8:30 AMI 5 PM

704-861-2283

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club After School107 S. Broad St., Gastonia, NC 28052 704-867-6145After school program. Locations: S. Marietta St. Lowell andMountain View Community Center

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston After School

West Second Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052 704-864-6171

Locations: W. Second Avenue & Gastonia Housing Authority

Community Room. After school program.

Gaston County YMCAAfter School Program

615 West Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052YMCA After School. Limited scholarships available.

Gaston Community Action, Inc332 S. York St., Gastonia, NC 28052

Head Start Center, Charter School.

Highland Family Resource Ctr., Inc.1305 N. Weldon St., Gastonia, NC 28052Child care for individuals receiving training.

Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston County704-922-0900 or 704-736-90081012 Philadelphia Church Rd., Dallas, NC 28034Identify child care locations and times needed by individual families.

Will locate vacancies. Also, link families to the few resources for free

or reduced price care available before family qualifies for subsidized

child care.

READY FORA NEW BEGINNING??

As One Ministries, Inc.805A West Airline Avenue

Gastonia, NC 28052

. Telephone Mailbox Services

. 10 Cards, Bus Tickets

. Mentoring and Referrals

704-862-60799:00 AM to 11 :30 AM walk-ins

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM appointment onlyMonday thru Friday

8:30 AMI 5 PM

704-866-9552

704-865-8551

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