Oct. 27, 2023

UNITED WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

"Building relationships to support our community with

collaboration, compassion and purpose."

News & Resources

HSM Wire employee is 6th car giveaway finalist, 2800+ cards

Congratulations Brian Lafone from HSM Wire,

this week's car drawing finalist in the 2023 Catawba County United Way Car Giveaway.

It's continues to be a big year with more than 2,800 car giveaway cards currently in the drawing with four more weeks to go.

For the 12th year, the car will be donated by Paramount Automotive Group, and thank you to RLI – CPA, Certified Public Accountants for overseeing this year’s drawings.

Want to be part of this year’s United Way campaign and have a chance to win a new car?

Call 828-327-6851 or visit THIS LINK.

Thank You to everyone who supports the CCUW every year.

Past Car Giveaway winners:

2012 – Richard Jennings – Century
2013 – Barbara Cromer – The Salvation Army
2014 – Cody Myers – HSM
2015 – Marcie Boughman – DSS
2016 – Deborah Morel – DSS
2017 – Fred Roseberry – Century
2018 – Susan Estes – Conover School
2019 – Danny Miller – Shurtape
2020 – Amy Hedrick – Publix Lake Hickory Crossing
2021 – Meghan Stripling – Conover School
2022 – Margaret Bush – Conover School

Video Series - United Way funded partners and how they help

The Catawba County United Way currently helps support 14 local non-profits to address the needs of individuals and families in crisis.

Their outreach includes programs focused on health, financial stability and education.

This week we learn about Catawba Valley Healthcare, which provides Primary Care for adults with brain health issues.

Watch VIDEO.

Catching up with CCUW partners, volunteering, news

HOPE class for caregivers of children who are survivors of child abuse

Several times a year, the Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center offers HOPE class - a support and education group for non-offender caregivers of children who are survivors of child sexual abuse.

This class is only offered in person and our next session begins Tuesday 11/07-12/12. Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7:15 p.m.

The goals of this group are:

- Gain an understanding of the effects of child sexual abuse; learn how to recognize the signs of abuse, learn how to protect children; learn about resilience; give and receive support from others with similar experiences, share concerns and triumphs; support the child.

What is provided:

- Meals for caregivers and children; all curriculum and materials, childcare, $5 gas voucher per class; NO COST to participants.

Want to help support this class?

- Volunteering to provide a meal or childcare or donating money to purchase Sheetz Gas Cards.

Interested? contact Ashley Moretz 828-465-8162 or lmoretz@catawbacountync.gov.

Make a difference as a Mentor to a local student

The Council on Adolescents' Lunch Buddy Program is a mentoring initiative implemented in middle schools in Catawba County School, Hickory Public Schools, and Newton-Conover City Schools since 2011.

The COA is a Catawba County United Way funded partner, and the mentoring program is designed to help reach students who would benefit from having an additional positive role model. The Lunch Buddy Program helps create healthy attitudes and behavior in youth, as well as provide skills, resources, and positive experiences that will aid them in becoming successful, productive citizens.

Interested?

More details at - https://coacatawba.org/lunch-buddy or contact Tracey Paul at tpaul@coacatawba.org or call 828-322-4591.

In Their Own Words - Video

Exodus Works best of Catawba Valley in 2023

Exodus Works, the vocational training program of Exodus Homes (a United Way funded partner), recently won the #1 Best Moving Company and #1 Best Landscaping Company of Catawba Valley in the annual Hickory Daily Record’s “Best of Catawba Valley” 2023 business competition.

Exodus Homes residents have work opportunities through the Exodus Works program in residential and commercial moving, landscaping, and general labor of all kinds.

Revenue generated through Exodus Works is the primary source of funding for Exodus Homes.

For moving, landscaping and general labor needs, call Exodus Works at 828-324-2390.

Learn more at THIS LINK.

Support hunger relief in our community

The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory (a United Way funded partner) believes in making a positive impact and helping those in need.

Right now, there are families and individuals in our community who are struggling with hunger.

Together, we can make a significant impact on hunger relief in our community.

Let's work hand in hand to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry.

Learn more at THIS LINK.

Seniors Morning Out has space for you

Are you 60 or older? Are you looking for ways to meet other seniors? If so, check out our Senior Morning Out sites (a United Way funded program). We have 5 locations in Catawba County, and they are located in: Catawba, Newton, Maiden, East Hickory, and West Hickory. Each site offers many great activities including games, musical performances, arts and crafts and hot meals! Please call 828-695-5610 if you or someone you know would be interested in learning more about these programs.

Learn more at THIS LINK.

What's Happening...grab a Non-profit flyer and see what's new

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.

Give back and get lunch

Discovery High School's BBQ Fundraiser will take place on Friday, October 27. The BBQ will run from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm that day. They will deliver if we order 5 or more plates. You can drop money at Discovery High School by October 24th, or pay at pick up.

Use this Google form to order

BBQ plates will consist of pork bbq, beans, chips, slaw, a roll and a dessert. Plates are $10 each. Pounds of BBQ are $15 each pound.

NC 211 connects you to help with addiction recovery resources

If you are struggling with addiction-related issues or need referral help with any basic needs, call us at 2-1-1 or 1- 888-892-1162.

From food resources, emergency financial assistance, housing, healthcare, transportation - NC 211 can help you find out which services are available in your community. Call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 or visit nc211.org.

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

Since 1944, the Catawba County United Way has been dedicated to increasing the capacity of people to help others. To learn more about the CCUW's mission contact us at 828-327-6851 or visit ccunitedway.com.

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