News
Nov. 7, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Of the more than 300 families with children who are homeless in North Carolina, 22 of them are in Catawba County. This is according to the 2023 NC Balance of State Continuum of Care Point in Time count in 79 of the state’s counties.
Whether these numbers seem off in either direction, no one wants to think about what it means for every parent and child on this list.
“As a mom, I can’t…
Nov. 7, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Nobody wants to think of a child without a gift on Christmas morning, or a warm meal to sit down to later that day.
That’s why every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) joins other local non-profits and agencies to organize the Catawba County Christmas Bureau.
This is a collaborative effort to provide toys, clothing, coats and a holiday meal to families with children and teenagers …
Nov. 1, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
It started last December with an invitation to cook meals for the homeless at a local church.
This led to questions about what else could be done to help the unsheltered.
“What is it going to take to get you out of the woods?”
“Do you need insurance?”
“Do you need regular food assistance?”
“Do you need help to apply for a job?”
It was from simply taking the time to ask these questions…
The Art of Compassion (TAOC) is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of the recent Lauren Daigle benefit concert, which is raising over $100,000 for Hurricane Helene relief efforts across Western North Carolina.
Held at the Crawdads/LP Frans Stadium in Hickory on Oct. 26, the event brought together a sold-out crowd of 5,000 attendees, who braved stormy weather to show their unwavering support. Every dollar raised will be distributed…
Oct. 24, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Tracey Paul, Mentoring Program Coordinator for the Council on Adolescents (COA), recently attended the Carolina’s Youth Mentoring Symposium in Durham, and the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) thought this would be a good time to talk to her about the experience there and about the current needs for mentors locally.
Every year education is one of the CCUW’s Impact Areas of interest,…
Oct. 24, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Addressing the issue of hunger was the leading focus during the Catawba County United Way’s third grant cycle of the year.
In September, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) board approved the Small Businesses Love Big grant committee’s recommendation to allocate $23,750 to fund 10 local non-profit agencies.
The CCUW’s Small Businesses Love Big grant cycle is an opportunity for small…
Oct. 17, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Whether it’s a family just trying to make ends meet or it’s a single parent worried about meeting basic needs, the one thing our local soup kitchens and pantries can always provide is a hot meal and welcoming space.
And one of the greatest celebrations of support for this outreach is the annual Hunger Walk in downtown Newton, hosted by and benefiting The Corner Table in Newton, Ashure…
Oct. 11, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
With Hurricane Helene still fresh in everyone’s thoughts, 23 high school teams with more than 350 athletes from across the region, including areas affected by Helene, made their way to Southside Park in Newton on Oct. 9 to compete in the 31st annual John F. Hall Catawba County United Way Cross Country Invitational.
The founder and United Way Volunteer Coordinator of the event, John Hall…
HURRICANE RELIEF DONATION UPDATE - The Catawba County United Way is no longer able to accept donations other than monetary funds for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
DONATE to the Catawba County United Way Hurricane Helene Relief Fund.
Individuals and groups are also encouraged to consider donating financially toward relief efforts through the United Way of North Carolina and statewide at the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.
As we move…
Aug. 30, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Having enough emergency, transitional and affordable housing is a complex challenge for any community to face, but for a neighborhood in Hickory a piece of that puzzle has been found.
This past Thursday, the Catawba County United Way attended Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley’s (HHCV) groundbreaking ceremony for The Cottages at Ridgeview in Hickory.
Back in 2017, HHCV Executive…