"Building relationships to support our community with

collaboration, compassion and purpose."

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 $57,513 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county for Phase 41.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in part of this phase can apply at the link below.

For more information, contact Mark Bumgarner at the Catawba County United Way office at mbumgarner@ccunitedway.com or 828-327-6851.

The deadline for applications to be received is May 9 by 5 p.m.

Every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) partners with local nonprofits who are champions of improving the lives of youth and teens.

The CCUW just completed a weekly series introducing our 2024 funded programs working in this impact area, highlighting how education is more than just grades and attendance.

See VIDEO for highlights from the series.

Thank You to everyone from these agencies who took the time to share their stories and for the work they do to improve the lives of youth in Catawba County.

Video Edited by Samantha Gambill/Catawba County United Way

We've all heard the phrase - "It takes a village," and in the non-profit world it's true. The Catawba County United Way enjoys building relationships with its community partners and sees how much greater our impact is because of our collective efforts every day.

Below are some upcoming programs and events from just a few of those partners...please share, and if you're interested, the Catawba County Interagency Council meets the second Thursday every month at the United Way office - 2760 Tate Blvd SE in Hickory.

Call 828-327-6851 for more information or email jbailey@ccunitedway.com.

NC 211 is the United Way of North Carolina's health and human services information line.

For help - Call NC 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or (888) 892 1162 or visit THIS LINK.

Open 24/7, 365 days a year.

Catawba County United Way is one of several community partners who help fund this program every year.