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Hinton Rural Life Center
2330 Hinton Center Road
Hayesville, NC 28904
Click the address for Google Maps or the “Directions to Hinton” button for PDF directions.
NOTE: GPS may misdirect you if you’re coming from Franklin, NC. Hinton Center Road intersects with US Hwy 64. DO NOT TURN OFF Highway 64 onto any road other than Hinton Center Road.
Phone: 828-389-8336
Email: Info@hintoncenter.org
Mail: PO Box 27, Hayesville, NC 28904
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Community Services
Firewood Ministry
If firewood is your main heat source, but you’re having a tough time affording it, Hinton Center can help! Our firewood lot off of Hinton Center Road is open year round on Wednesdays, 8:30am – 12:15pm. Hinton’s Firewood Ministry is for our neighbors who are facing financial, physical, and other challenges to keeping themselves and their families warm. This volunteer-driven ministry is to protect the health and safety of those at risk in cold weather conditions. This wood is for those individuals and not just free wood, or for resale. Our supply is limited, so please understand our policy. To get firewood, first check in at Hinton’s Administrative Office at 2330 Hinton Center Road to complete a form for the wood lot volunteers to help us track wood distribution.
NEED FIREWOOD DELIVERED? We can deliver in extreme circumstances if you aren’t able to pick it up yourself, due to physical or transportation challenges, or have family/friends get it for you. Click HERE to send a firewood delivery request.
GOT WOOD TO DONATE? We gladly accept donations of hardwood and have volunteers who can collect it from your property. Click on the Wood Donation form HERE.
Safe & Healthy Housing Assessments & Home Repairs
Did you know your zip code can be a better predictor of health than your genetics? Hinton Center wants to see our entire community’s health and safety improve, so there are no financial requirements for having us do a Safe & Healthy Housing check at your home! We offer the home assessment and repairs to residents of Clay, Cherokee, and Towns counties.
For Hinton to do repairs and/or address other safety and mobility issues at your home, such as installing smoke detectors or building an accessibility ramp, there must be financial need or extenuating circumstances.
To get started, download, print, and read both pages of our Safe & Healthy Housing Assessment form linked here: Safe & Healthy Housing Assessment Information. Next, click on the Safe & Healthy Home Repair online application linked here, complete, and submit: Online Application. You can also download the application HERE and mail or bring it to Hinton Center at 2330 Hinton Center Road, Hayesville, NC 28904. Questions? Email missions@hintoncenter.org .
Christmas Care of Clay County
Hinton Rural Life Center works with local partners to offer Christmas Care of Clay County, which provides children with new clothing for Christmas gifts. Parents or guardians have the option to shop for their children or use the help of volunteers. Local donations support this ministry.
Applications for families living in Clay County, NC, are available in October at Hinton Center (2330 Hinton Center Road, Hayesville) and at various locations throughout the community, such as the Clay County Food Pantry, Matt’s Ministry, social services, and Clay County schools.
There is also an online application that will be linked here. La aplicación en español está disponible aquí. Applications MUST be submitted by the November deadline given on the form. Questions? Email missions@hintoncenter.org .
Careers & Employment
Worksite Support Assistants
Now Hiring: Worksite Support Assistants (Local High School Students) Hinton Rural Life Center | Summer 2026 Hinton Rural Life Center is looking for local high school juniors and seniors to join our team this summer as Worksite Support Assistants during our summer...
Summer Staff
Hinton Rural Life Center seeks to impact the lives of individuals, small groups, congregations, and local residents through its safe and healthy home repair ministry. Hinton Center engages in ministry in ways that encourage, teach, and transform – both those we serve...
Guest Services Team Member
Join Our Team – Guest Services Team Member Location: Hinton Rural Life Center – Hayesville, North CarolinaPosition: Part-Time, Flexible Schedule (Evenings & Weekends) About the Role Hinton Rural Life Center is seeking a dedicated and caring Guest Services Team...
Part-Time Housekeeping Staff
Now Hiring: Part-Time Housekeeping Staff! Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC is looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals to join our Housekeeping Team! This part-time position offers flexible hours in a friendly, faith-inspired environment where your...
Retreat and Conference Center: Housekeeping Positions
PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS: Hinton Rural Life Center is seeking individuals to work in part-time housekeeping positions at our Christian retreat and conference center. Hours vary and increase in spring, summer, and fall. Schedules will include weekdays,...
