HAPPY BLESSED NEW YEAR!

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY

Because of your generosity, prayers, and faithful support, Out of the Ashes Ministries was able to keep our lights on, our doors open, and provide safe housing, warmth, and care for individuals and families throughout the winter months, the holidays, and all year long.

The need for services has increased substantially, especially during the coldest seasons, yet because of you, people were not left outside, forgotten, or without hope.

We truly cannot do this work alone. It takes a community willing to stand in the gap, through giving, serving, praying, and believing that lives are worth fighting for.
Last year 2024 we housed just over 300 individuals and this last year 2025 we housed 478 individuals.

Above all, we give thanks to the Lord, who has been faithful in every season and who continues to provide through His people.

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,
and He will repay him for his deed.”
Proverbs 19:17

Your support is not just meeting a need, it is sowing into lives, restoring dignity, and advancing hope.
We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you who makes this mission possible.

Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for believing.
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ.

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We want to take a moment to sincerely thank Matt for stepping up and taking up a collection on our behalf. Your willingness to advocate and stand with this ministry truly makes a difference.

We are also deeply grateful to the wonderful people at Thomas Jefferson for their generosity and support. These vital necessities help keep the ministry operating day to day and allow us to continue doing what God has called us to do, providing housing, hope, and stability to those in need.

Every bit of help we receive, whether large or small, directly impacts lives and enables us to continue the mission. We do not take that support lightly. Thank you for being part of the solution and for standing with us as we serve the least of these.

All honor, praise, and glory to God for making a way through His people.

Thank you to Ms. Essie for blessing us with her hand croqueted hats to give to the needy this winter.

Thank you so much to everyone who helps us help others!

We want to take a moment to say thank you to some incredible people who truly showed up for the least of these. What an amazing community we have! We Love you all and thank the Lord for you!
The children are happy!

A heartfelt thank you to Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg and Tracy & Lou with WCAB 100.9 Radio for coming out and blessing the children of Out of the Ashes with Christmas gifts. What may seem small to some made a huge impact on these families. .

As we were talking with some of the moms, many shared that they weren’t sure how they were going to provide Christmas gifts for their children this year. Yet once again, God proved Himself faithful. He made a way when there seemed to be no way, and every need was met, just as He promised.

The real gift in it all is Jesus Christ
the ultimate sacrifice and the gift of salvation.

It was never about the things.
It has always been about His presence.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16

Because of Him, we have hope.
Because of Him, we have life.
Because of Him, none should perish.

May we never lose sight of the true gift
Emmanuel, God with us.

All honor, all praise, and all glory belong to Jesus Christ.

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19

We give all honor, praise, and glory to the Lord, who continually provides for His children.

“Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”
Matthew 25:40

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deed.”
Proverbs 19:17

We are beyond grateful for an amazing community that comes together with love and compassion. Many hands truly do make light work.

“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
1 John 3:18

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. We are truly blessed.

Founder’s End-of-Year Reflection Entering Our 10th Year
As we close out this year and prepare to enter our 10th year of serving our community and our Lord and Savior, we do so with humbled hearts and deep gratitude.
2025 has been a year that stretched us, far beyond what we knew we were capable of. There were moments we didn’t know we were that flexible. Funding was challenging at times. Staffing was challenging at times. The work itself was challenging at times. Yet through every obstacle, the Lord remained faithful.
We were reminded once again that serving “the least of these” is not easy work, and it was never meant to be. Someone once told me, “If it were easy, everybody would be doing it.” This calling requires more than effort; it requires obedience, endurance, anointing, and faith. Through it all, we give all the glory to the Lord.
I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to our Board of Directors, who faithfully steward this mission with wisdom, accountability, prayer, and leadership. Your commitment, guidance, and willingness to stand with us through both the victories and the challenges have been vital to our ability to continue this work with integrity and purpose. We are deeply thankful for our team, our staff, and our volunteers, those who show up, serve sacrificially, pray faithfully, and allow us the honor of walking alongside them. We are also grateful to our supporters and partners who sow into this work and believe in what God is doing right here in our own backyard. Over the years, we have had the privilege of helping thousands of individuals, not overseas, but right here in our local community. And beyond meeting physical and practical needs, we have witnessed something even greater, hundreds of individuals giving their lives to the Lord, being saved, and baptized. To see lives transformed and faith awakened has been a powerful reminder that the harvest is real and the work matters. We are incredibly excited to continue seeing the harvest come forth. We are doing the best we can with what we have, trusting God to multiply it for His glory. I am reminded often that we do not labor in vain. I truly sense the Lord continuing to say, “Keep praising.” And because of that, I believe with confidence that our best years are still ahead of us. We are still growing, still learning, and still trusting God with every part of who we are. To everyone who has prayed, served, given, led, supported, and believed, thank you. You help make this mission possible. Together, we will continue breaking the chains of addiction and homelessness, one person at a time.
With gratitude and faith,
Pat & Chelsea Chamberlain
Founders

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Out of the Ashes Recovery Ministries

As we enter our tenth year of serving Rutherford and Polk Counties, we want to share a powerful reminder of what the Lord has done through this community.

So far in 2025 alone, Out of the Ashes has served 430 individuals who would have had nowhere to go, men, women, and children who would have been out on the street with no shelter, support, or hope.

This is up from the 300+ individuals served last year, and it has been accomplished with no government funding, only through the generosity of local businesses, foundations, churches, and individuals such as yourselves.

We are deeply grateful. Your prayers, compassion, and support have made a way where there seemed to be no way. Every number represents a real person. Every person represents a story. And every story holds the possibility of a restored life.

Who We Are and Who We Are Not

Out of the Ashes is a faith-based recovery ministry and we are committed to:

• Breaking the chains of addiction and homelessness
• Restoring individuals back to their true identity in Christ
• Helping people become productive members of society
• Reuniting families and rebuilding lives
• We do not mandate chapel services or bible studies and people are welcomed to attend any church of their choosing if they so choose!

* We have zero tolerance for drugs on our campus!
Recently we have had individuals show up for code purple with Drugs on their persons, We will NOT tolerate individuals bringing drugs!
This is our mission, and we will stay true to it.

* We are a ministry for those who want help! We cant make anyone want help!

We also want the community to understand who we are not:

• We are not a psychiatric facility.
• We are not a detox center.
• We are not a crisis mental health hospital.
• We are not responsible for solving homelessness for the entire county.
• We are not going to change our mission to meet expectations that do not align with our calling.

Some become frustrated because we are not who they want us to be. Even so, we do not tear down or criticize other organizations.

We build up. We encourage. And we pray for everyone, including those who may misunderstand us or speak against us.

We are focused on the work God entrusted to us, and we will continue serving with love, integrity, and excellence.

Homelessness Is a County Issue , Not an Out of the Ashes Issue

Rutherford County, like the rest of the nation, is facing a growing homeless crisis created by rising housing costs, lack of mental health services, and limited emergency care options.

This is a countywide issue, not an Out of the Ashes issue.

We did not create homelessness, but for nearly a decade we have stepped into the gap, doing everything we can with what we have. And we will continue to do so responsibly.

Because of safety, stewardship, and capacity:

• Individuals must be from Rutherford or Polk Counties
• A phone assessment is mandatory before entry
• Walk-ins are not accepted
• We maintain a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol on campus

We must protect the safety of those already in our care, including men, women, and children rebuilding their lives.

Gratitude for Foundations, Businesses, Donors, and Supporters

We want to publicly thank:

• Local business owners who stand behind us
• Foundations and community partners who have invested in our mission
• Churches who pray for us and walk alongside us
• Monthly contributors whose consistent support sustains our work
• Individuals who shop at or donate to our resale store
• Those who sow financially, volunteer, deliver meals, or simply encourage us
• Everyone who has ever prayed for us or believed in what we do

We do not want to leave anyone out. Every contribution, large or small, helps us continue breaking chains and restoring lives.

Ways You Can Support and Get Involved

There are several ways the community can stand with us:

• Shop at our Out of the Ashes Resale Store located at 225 West Main Street Spindale NC. 28160
* Our campus address is at 131 Countryside Dr. Forest City NC. 28043,
• Donate household items, furniture, clothing, and essentials
• Become a monthly contributor
• Make a one-time financial gift
• Volunteer your time or skills
• Pray for the residents, staff, and ministry
• Invite community awareness and share our mission with others

Every act of kindness directly impacts local families and individuals striving to rebuild their lives.

To learn more, get involved, or donate, please visit:
www.outoftheashesnc.org

Need Help?

If you or someone you know needs shelter or recovery services, please call for a phone assessment from 9-5pm
Emergency intakes will be from 6pm-8pm

828-395-2000
(A mandatory phone assessment is required. Services are limited to Rutherford and Polk County residents.)

***A Word of Encouragement for Those Seeking Hope

To anyone reaching out for help today:

Your life has value. Your story matters. Your mistakes do not disqualify you.
God does not create junk. You were created with purpose, dignity, and worth.
There is hope. There is help. And there is a path forward.

Our Mission Statement has always been:

Breaking the chains of addiction and homelessness one person at a time by restoring individuals back to their true identity in Christ and back to productive members of society, as well as reuniting families.

Thank You

Thank you for being part of the solution, part of the restoration process, and part of the hope that so many people desperately need. Together, we will continue making an impact, one life at a time

Needs list: Prayer, financial support, used cars, campers, properties, paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, laundry detergent, dish soap, white trash bags, black trash bags, rubber gloves, hand soap, towels, wash cloths, men and women’s underwear, Lysol, floor cleaner and water.

We still have a once in a lifetime opportunity to name a room in Loving memory or in Honor of a Loved one. For more information please call (828)395-2000

All contributions will receive a tax-deductible contribution receipt

If you prefer mail a check to: Out of the Ashes, P.O. Box 335, Bostic, N.C. 28018

With Love,

Pat & Chelsea Chamberlain,

Loving Team & Board of Directors

Our Campus address is: 131 Countryside Drive Forest City, N.C. 28043

(828)395-2000

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