Sept. 19, 2022
The Catawba County United Way Cross Country Invitational will be held at Southside Park in Newton on Oct. 12, and there is still room for teams to register for this classic race.
We expect to have more extras for teams, including cheer cards, a photo booth and a personal record bell, all sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Registration is on Milesplit NC, https://nc.milesplit.com is, the password is UNITED WAY 2022, all…
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Sept. 12, 2022
It might still be September but the Catawba County Christmas Bureau “Elves” are already hard at work preparing for this year’s annual event to be held on Dec. 14,15 and 16.
The Christmas Bureau is a collaborative effort among many Catawba County agencies and organizations to provide toys, food, clothing and coats to children and teenagers in need of assistance during the Christmas season.
In 2021, that meant helping 679…
Sept. 1, 2022
The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) recently welcomed Hickory-based business, The Finest Website for Gas Pumps, to the CCUW’s new Small Businesses Love Big initiative.
This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting local non-profit programs.
“We know that our small businesses understand and see the needs in our community from a unique…
Aug. 25, 2022
By John Bailey
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Randall Harwood, owner of Lockman’s Body Shop in Hickory, places great value in helping others.
It’s the reason he’s decided to partner his business with the Catawba County United Way (CCUW).
Lockman’s Body Shop is the newest member of the CCUW’s Small Businesses Love Big initiative.
This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into…
Aug. 19, 2022
By John Bailey
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Lifetime Eyecare Optometry owner Dr. Allen Bandy, Jr. thinks the Catawba County United Way logo says it all – Live United.
Lifetime Eyecare Optometry in Newton is the newest member of the Catawba County United Way’s Small Businesses Love Big initiative.
This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by…
Aug. 10, 2022
The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) recently welcomed Carolina Crafted in Hickory to the Catawba County United Way's Small Businesses Love Big initiative.
This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting local non-profit programs.
“We know that our small businesses understand and see the needs in our community from a unique perspective and…
Aug. 4, 2022
Every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) partners with other local non-profits, supporting programs that address the most impactful needs in our community. The following are success stories shared by current CCUW funded partners.
Catawba County Partnership for Children – Parents as Teachers program
One of the PAT teen moms had struggled with behavioral and mental health issues throughout middle and high school. She…
July 28, 2022
By John Bailey
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) recently launched a new initiative – Small Businesses Love Big.
This will be an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting local non-profit programs.
“We know that our small businesses understand and see the needs in our community from a unique perspective and giving them…
July 22, 2022
By John Bailey
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
A pencil. A crayon. A glue stick. A spiral notebook.
For many families, these are items that fill a backpack headed to a classroom and another day at school.
For a single mother of four, these are the tools that help build equity for her children, help ensure a positive future.
But by November, for that mom, those school supplies might be running low.
That is where the Catawba County…
July 7, 2023
By John Bailey
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) board of directors, with the help of community volunteers, recently approved a list of grants for 19 programs from 14 local non-profit agencies, with a total allocation of $494,000.
Every year, the CCUW works to identify and prioritize the greatest human needs in our community and then collaborates with other non-profits and public agencies to ensure…