"Building relationships to support our community with

collaboration, compassion and purpose."

On Sept. 14, the Catawba County United Way kick's off its annual campaign with a Free night of racing and Fireworks in partnership with the Hickory Motor Speedway held during their season Championships.

The event also introduces the public to local non-profits during a Resource Fair prior to the start of racing, with prizes for visiting all the non-profit agencies. A Food Drive benefiting local pantries will be held as well. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing starting at 7 p.m.

For More Details or call 828-327-6851 or email John Bailey at jbailey@ccunitedway.com.

Senior Nutrition Services, a Catawba County United Way partners, needs your help.

The program is looking for volunteers in the West Hickory area to help deliver meals once a month to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels. 

There are two pick up locations in West Hickory: Open Door Baptist Church and Marketplace Church. Meals are delivered Mon-Thurs each week. There are openings on delivery routes in other areas of Catawba County. If you are interested in volunteering, call 828-695-5610 for more information or submit an application online: https://bit.ly/38fmC8D

Also…the North Hickory Seniors Morning Out (SMO) site is now open, to individuals 60 or older. This an opportunity for seniors to enjoy a meal, fun, and fellowship Monday through Thursday mornings. Activities at the site include crafting classes, musical performances by local artists, educational discussions with local health professionals, cooking classes and more. North Hickory SMO is located at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St NE, Hickory, NC. For more information, call 828-695-5610. 

The applications for Centro Latino’s Abriendo Puertas scholarships, to honor Latino students during our Hispanic Heritage Month, are now open.

For more information visit: https://www.centrolatinohickory.org

The Catawba County United Way is helping with the Point-in-Time homeless count on July 24 by collecting personal hygiene products to hand out during the event at the Hickory Soup Kitchen.

You can drop off travel size hygiene items - soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, wash clothes, at the United Way office Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 2760 Tate Blvd SE in Hickory or call 828-327-6851.

For more information about the count, contact Chasity at the Western Piedmont Council of Governments - 828-485-4297.

The Point-in-Time count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless is mandated by the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.

See flyers below for more details about the event or about volunteering during the count.

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 (10:30 a.m.) at the United Way office - 2760 Tate Blvd SE in Hickory.

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

To avoid a surprise next year, taxpayers should make changes now to their tax withholding. The Tax Withholding Estimator tool can help taxpayers determine if their employer is withholding the right amount. Visit NC 211's eLibrary to learn more: https://nc211.org/tax-withholding-estimator-tool/

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.

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