"Building relationships to support our community with

collaboration, compassion and purpose."

The Catawba County United Way is excited to welcome New Directions Chiropractic in Hickory (1333 2nd Street NE, Ste 312) to the CCUW’s Small Businesses Love Big (SBLB) initiative. 

This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting local non-profit programs.

Last year's SBLB non-profit grant recipients projected helping more than 3,000 individuals in the areas of food insecurity, crisis assistance, maintaining employment and mental health services.

Each participating SBLB company contributes $365 a year, which will be used to fund this new Catawba County United Way allocation process focused on local small and start-up non-profits.

In the past, this initiative has supported non-profit programs focused on addressing the issue of food insecurity and emergency financial assistance.

Representatives of the businesses will meet in September to review the grant applications and decide what programs to fund.

This year’s grant cycle for Small Businesses Love Big opens in August.

Roxy is still looking for collection partners for this year's United Way School Supply Drive.

Catawba County Animal Services recently announced a new partnership with Living Hope Canine Rescue to bring the New Lease on Life program to Catawba Correctional Center.

This life-changing program gives second chances to both dogs and humans. Offenders will be paired with at-risk shelter dogs and together they’ll embark on a journey of growth, healing, and hope. Inmates will help the dogs learn obedience and socialization skills — preparing them for their future forever homes.

It’s more than training — it’s transformation. For the dogs. For the people. For our community.

Learn more at - THIS LINK.

Safe Harbor Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. This month, Safe Harbor is in need of to-go boxes and sunscreen—essentials that help us care for our community.

If you are able to give, items can be dropped off at our Renewal Center: 112 2nd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602.

Learn more about Safe Harbor's outreach at - THIS LINK.



988 Lifeline - If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or need someone to talk to, you are not alone. Resources are available on the NCDHHS Suicide Prevention website for social or family situations, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, thoughts of suicide, alcohol or drug use, or if you just need someone to talk to.

No matter what you’re going through, you’re not alone.

Call, text, or chat 988 for free, 24/7 crisis support

Talk to someone who’s been there—call the Peer Warmline at 1-855-PEERS NC

The Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center of Catawba County is looking for a Part-Time Medical Office Assistant to join our team.

Help make a difference in the lives of children by assisting with child abuse medical exams, managing records, and supporting our multidisciplinary team.

If you’re organized, caring, and have a medical office background experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now at - THIS LINK.

The Exodus Homes apartment complex known as “The Shoe” — built in 1959 — is in crisis. This aging structure houses 34 residents and includes our administrative office, a community room, and 16 apartments. It’s more than a building — it’s a foundation of hope and recovery for people rebuilding their lives after addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.

But the building’s original galvanized plumbing is failing. Just this week, a major leak in Apartment 6 caused significant damage. The plumbing system throughout the entire complex is corroded and must be replaced.

To complete this critical project, the agency must:

• Remove all cabinets and flooring
• Open stucco walls to access and replace all piping
• Install new pipes, flooring, and baseboards
• Repair and repaint all walls and ceilings

The expected cost is approximately $200,000 to complete all the work.

Without these repairs, the program will be forced to reduce capacity — meaning:

• More individuals turned away from the opportunity to rebuild
• Higher rates of relapse and recidivism
• More pressure on shelters and emergency services
• Less hope for people who have nowhere else to turn



At Exodus Homes, every bed represents a life in transition — someone choosing a new path toward stability, purpose, and dignity. “The Shoe” has served the agency's mission for over six decades.

For more information about how to help call - 828-324-4870 or click on the link below to make a donation.

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 non-profit 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.

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.



The Catawba County United Way is a proud to help fund NC 211 locally.