Council for Collaborative Impact
Working Together for Successful, Thriving Communities
Council for Collaborative Impact
The Council for Collaborative Impact(CCI) is comprised of individuals from Clay, Cherokee, and Towns counties who wish to keep abreast of services available for neighbors in our community that specifically address the areas of education, transportation, economic development, children’s issues, drug abuse, housing, and technology. They serve on CCI task forces that represent each of these areas and work collaboratively to better meet community needs in impactful and transformative ways. Any interested individuals are welcome to attend CCI meetings and potentially serve on a task force.
Meetings are held in Moore Great Hall at Hinton Rural Life Center, 2330 Hinton Center Road, Hayesville NC
2022 CCI Meeting Schedule
- January 13, 8:30-1oam — Topic: NCCARE360. Complimentary breakfast. RSVP to Tammy by January 13 at 828-389-8336 or tammy@hintoncenter.org
- February 24, 6pm — Celebration Dinner! Five years after the Quality of Life Study — Celebrating Progress!
- April 14, 8:30-10am — Topic: Update on housing in Clay County and surrounding areas by Caroline LaFrienier, senior project manager at Southwestern Commission.
- August 11, 8:30-10am — Topic: TBA
- November 10, 8:30-10am — Topic: TBA

Task Force Areas
The Council for Collaborative Impact (CCI) has seven task force areas. These areas were identified in the Quality of Life study. The research pinpointed seven different focuses that could use collaborative effort for impact in this region: Children’s Issues, Economic Development, Education, Housing, Substance Abuse, Technology, and Transportation.
If you would like to join a task force to help impact our community, please call or email Ricky Hill at (828) 389-8336 or ricky@hintoncenter.org.
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Quality of Life Study
Report and Data
Researchers gathered data for this study from various groups and areas of life. Read their findings below.
Quality of Life Study
Quality of Life Snapshot for Clay, Cherokee, and Towns Counties
Hinton Asset Map
Grant Opportunities
The Appalachian Community Fund: $30K for 30 Years of Change, Not Charity Grant
SAMHSA Grants for those interested in housing & substance abuse
Resources
Economic Development:
“Economic Development As If People Mattered: A More Qualitative Approach,” by Kevin Trapani
Health & Substance Abuse:
“Improving Health in Rural North Carolina,” Healthy Places NC, Kate B. Reynolds Foundation
“Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction,” National Institute on Drug Abuse
Education:
“Born Poor in NC? You’re Likely to Stay That Way Unless State Makes Changes,” by Christopher Gergen and Stephen Martin
“Support for Investing in Early Education Rises in North Carolina,” NC Early Childhood Foundation
Environment: