The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) recently launched a new initiative – Small Businesses Love Big. This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest $365 a year towards supporting local non-profit programs. For more information call 828-327-6851.
See the businesses who made up the Inaugural SBLB partners in 2023 - THIS LINK.
2025-26 Grant Recipients
- West Hickory Senior Center Food Pantry
- Sunday meals/homeless outreach
- Mental health services/equine therapy
- Womenade Program – Crisis financial assistance
OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley
- Youth Outreach
More Than Enough Ministries
- Back to school project
More about these agencies at THIS LINK.
How it works
Open to companies with 50 employees or less.
Contribute $365 a year to fund grant process.
Benefits:
- Non-profit grant process
- Marketing campaign
- Ways to invest
- More Details at THIS LINK.
Grant Criteria
- The non-profit agency and its program being funded is focused on helping Catawba Co. residents.
- Program impacts those in need in one or more CCUW impact area: health, education, income.
- Provide proof of 501c3 status.
- Provide impact report after use of funds, including demographics.
- Seeking $2,000 to $5,000 grants.
- Not currently receiving funds through any other CCUW grant cycle for this specific program.
SBLB Grant Timeline
- August – SBLB application OPENS
- September – SBLB applications DUE
- September – applications reviewed by SBLB representatives
- Grants will be announced end of September
Current Small Businesses Love Big - Partner Companies
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Keever's Key and Repair Service, Inc.
Lockman's Body Shop
Catawba Valley Insurance Agency
First Choice Realty
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Carolina Insurance
Broome Insurance
John L. Hyatt, DDS,MS
Moss-Marlow Building Co.
Morgan Law, PLLC
American Fire & Security
VIP Laundry
A Signco
Countryside Pet Hospital in Conover
