Hawthorn Heights home now locally owned

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Wednesday, 20/09/2023

Hawthorn Heights WNC, a nonprofit founded in Bryson City, announced it has purchased its current facility from Children’s Hope Alliance.

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Bryson City shelter for teens shuts down

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Thursday, 02/04/2020

Hawthorn Heights, an emergency shelter for teens in Bryson City, has shut its doors permanently due to financial constraints during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Hawthorn Heights opens new Bryson City shelter

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Wednesday, 25/11/2015

fr hawthorneWhile the former Hawthorn Heights teen shelter presented a number of challenges, the only challenge for teens moving into the new shelter will be calling dibs on their favorite room.

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