About Us
Turning Interest Into Action
In April 1992, the Cherokee County Ministerial Association (CCMA) purchased a house in Murphy with the help of an interest free loan.
Slim Hurlburt and Al Johnson, along with countless others spent time renovating the house. The Hurlburth-Johnson Shelter opened on August 7, 1993.
In July of 2005, the CCMA turned management over to a volunteer Board of Directors who incorporated as the Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House, Inc. They led a massive volunteer renovation and re-opened on November 1, 2005.
The facility is supported entirely by private donations, the Homeless Shelter Thrift store (rebranded from Reseller in August 2021) and grants. We can currently accommodate 27 individuals and are in the planning stages to increase our capacity.
In 2021, the board decided to begin using the name "Murphy Homeless Shelter" so our mission is more evident. The Murphy Homeless Shelter is the only shelter in 100 miles that has the level of assistance we provide our residents.
President-Tim Huff
Vice President-Ann Payne
Secretary-Karen Crubaugh.
Treasurer -Vicki Dockery
Carol Paul
Ann Rose
Recipient of Services- A voting position on the board that alternates between residents
Affiliate
Edie Spence
Board of Directors
Focus on Residents and Volunteers
Peggy White is our Shelter Manager. Please give Peggy a call if you are interested in providing support or volunteering at the shelter. 828-644-4968
Join us in making a real difference.