Addressing hunger and homelessness to disrupt cycles and cultivate pathways
to stability.
What We Do
Shelter
Our services are person-centered and tailored for each individual or family, all with the ultimate goal of supporting people as they move from the experience of homelessness to find housing and stability.
Food
Pathways is committed to providing sufficient, nutritious meals three times a day (plus snacks) to all men, women, and children residing at Haywood Pathways Center and via our Holy Cow Food Truck.
Support
We are committed to helping individuals rebuild their lives through resource referral, connection, empowerment, and person-centered guidance.
70,749
Meals Served
Impact from 2025
18,609
Nights of Shelter Provided to
368 Unique Individuals
139
unique individuals provided with
Cold Grace Shelter
19
households served in
Transitional Housing
53%
of individuals exited to housing or
moved back in with family
80%
of families exited to housing or moved back in with family
64%
of transitional housing participants employed; 46% of parents in family dorm
58%
of individuals have stable monthly income;
61% of adults in family dorm
About Us
At Haywood Pathways Center, our purpose is to compassionately serve our community by providing pathways to essential resources such as safe shelter and nutritious food for those experiencing hunger and homelessness. We are committed to fostering an environment where every neighbor is empowered to flourish through education, support, and inclusive opportunities, guided by our values of faith, integrity, and respect.
Our Services
Ways to Help
News
Rotarians invest in Haywood Pathways Center
by Admin June 10, 2026 When the Waynesville Rotary Club was challenging itself on how it could do more in the community, Haywood Pathways Center
Local author and Anglican priest launches new book “Feasting on Hope”
Hannah Miller King, an Anglican priest who lives in Canton, has released a new book, “Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the
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