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By John Bailey
Catawba County United Way
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 companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting non-profit programs.
“What I like about this grant is that it addresses some specific needs, like the refrigerator, like the mattresses,” Cynda Bollinger from Catawba Valley Insurance and SBLB grant committee member said.
2024-25 Grant Recipients
Catawba Co. Council on Aging – West Hickory Senior Center Food Pantry
The Corner Table – Backpack food program
Catawba Valley Community College – Hawk’s Nest Food Pantry
Family Care Center – Services for Homeless Families
Fostering Hope Catawba Valley – Meet needs of children in foster care
Hickory Soup Kitchen – H.O.P.E. Center employment prog.
More Than Enough Ministries – Back to school project
The Kindness Project – Sunday meals/outreach
Walk With Me Healing Steps – Mental health services
Women’s Resource Center – Womenade Program
In the Photo: (From left): Brooke Padgett - The Gardner Group, Mark Bumgarner - Catawba County United Way, Cynda Bollinger - Catawba Valley Insurance.
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