March 28, 2022
Over the next few weeks, the Catawba County United Way will be highlighting the executive and program directors of the CCUW's funded partner agencies for 2022. Every year, the CCUW looks to partner with local non-profits and help support their programs focused on improving the lives of those in need in the areas of education, financial stability and health.
This week we learn about Jamie Brown – Chief Executive Officer, Sipe’s…
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March 22, 2022
For the third year in a row, Publix has been named United Way’s No. 1 Global Corporate Leader.
During the company’s most recent workplace campaign, Publix associates pledged $37.8 million to United Way with Publix Super Market Charities committing an additional $24.5 million, bringing the total contribution to $62.3 million.
The total contribution is being distributed among the 109 local United Ways in Publix’s eight-state…
March 21, 2022
Over the next few weeks, the Catawba County United Way will be highlighting the executive and program directors of the CCUW's funded partner agencies for 2022.
This week Scott Loudermelt - Executive Dir. Blue Ridge Piedmont Chapter of the American Red Cross.
1. How long have you been with your agency and have worked with non-profits overall?
I've been with the American Red Cross for a little over four years and have worked in…
March 7, 2022
(Every year the Catawba County United Way works to connect those in need with resources that will provide them shelter, support and hope for the future. The following is a success story submitted by one of this year’s CCUW funded partners who accomplishes these goals every day.)
The Exodus Homes Medically Assisted Recovery (MAR) Program provides a safe, residential setting for those recovering from opioid addiction that require…
Feb. 28, 2022
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
How would you feel if your home was broken into and robbed?
Would you feel anger, disappointment, fear?
Back in December, this was the situation the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) faced. Around midnight on a Saturday, a window at the CCUW building was shattered and alarms were activated as someone entered and stole several items.
Instead of being overwhelmed by negative emotions, the United…
March 15, 2022
Catawba County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
Catawba County has been chosen to receive $212,318 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county ($51,902 for Phase 39 and $160,416 for ARPAR, COVID related funding).
The selection was made by a National…
The Catawba County Youth Council is accepting Requests for Funding Proposals (RFPs) targeted to address the impact Areas of health, education and income as they relate to the needs and wellbeing of children and youth in our community.
The Youth Council partners with the Catawba County United Way in this annual community investment process. The RFP applications are due to the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) by midnight on March 4.
RFPs…
Starting Jan. 31, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) will begin accepting Notices of Intent to apply for funding for 2023 from local non-profits.
This Notice of Intent is due on Feb. 25 by midnight. and can be found on the CCUW website at - https://www.ccunitedway.com/form/2022-notice-of-intent.
This allocation process is for grant requests of at least $10,000.
Those submitting a Notice of Intent will be asked to attend training to…
Through the months of January and February, the Catawba County United Way will be hosting a drive to collect much-needed items for homeless individuals and families in our community.
The donations will be distributed to local homeless outreach missions in Catawba County along with being shared with the Hickory Soup Kitchen, The Corner Table Soup Kitchen in Newton, The Salvation Army Shelter of Hope, Family Guidance Center's domestic…
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
For some middle school students, a school lunch is just another moment alone, unless you’re part of the Council on Adolescents Lunch Buddy Mentoring program.
“You know not everybody has a chance at having a Lunch Buddy, but it happened to me, and now I can’t imagine it not happening,” local student Blake said of her lunches with her mentor Kendall.
Council on Adolescents mentor Kendall with her mentee…