"Building relationships to support our community with

collaboration, compassion and purpose."

The Catawba County Youth Council, in partnership with the Catawba County United Way is excited to announce this year’s Community Impact Grant recipients.

This year’s agencies include:



-The Corner Table’s Backpack Program,

-OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley,

-Malorie’s Place Support Group for Children and

-North Newton Elementary tutoring program.

The Youth Council’s grant process addresses the impact areas of health and education as they relate to the needs and wellbeing of children and youth in our community.

Offers fans to older adults and people with disabilities to keep cool during the summer months. A very limited supply of air conditioners may also be available for people with more serious health conditions.

Well…the collection bins are delivered and will be ready for the start of this year’s Catawba County United Way School Supply Drive through the month of July.

The United Way is very appreciative of all these local companies and community groups for their willingness to help ensure no public school student in Catawba County has to walk into a classroom without the tools to succeed.

If you’d like to help call John Bailey at 828-327-6851.

And Thank You again to our current 2025 collection Partners:

• West Rock
• Peoples Bank
• St. Aloysius Catholic Church
• Ashure Ministry
• Hickory Community Yoga and Wellness
• Catawba Co. Department of Social Services
• Catawba Valley Healthcare
• Shurtape
• Patrick, Harper & Dixon Law
• Corning
• Catawba County Partnership for Children
• Century Furniture
• Carolina Containers
• CountrySide Pet Hospital
• Adult Life Programs
• Pepsi
• Hickory Chair
• ZF Chassis
• HSM Solutions
• Publix - Hickory
• Newton Elks Lodge
• Prysmian
• Trinity Ridge
• Malorie’s Place

Fostering Hope Catawba Valley is in need of the following items to support local foster families:

Twin/crib mattresses

Twin bed frames (new or gently used)

Cribs (new or gently used)

Size 4 & 5 diapers

Baby shower basket supplies

You can make a real difference today. If you’ve got extras at home or feel called to help, now’s the time. Every donation brings comfort, stability, and hope to a child who needs it.

Learn about making at donation at THIS LINK.

The N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is alerting the public about a surge in fraudulent text message scams targeting residents. These scams falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines, or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV.

NCDMV does not and will never request payments via text message.

Citizens are urged to report any suspicious texts as spam and delete them immediately. Do not click on any links or provide personal information in response to these messages.

Protect yourself from scams:

•            Be cautious of unsolicited texts requesting payment or personal information.

•            Verify any NCDMV-related inquiries through official channels.

•            Report suspicious texts to your mobile carrier or the Federal Trade Commission at          ftc.gov/complaint.

Learn more about how to identify phishing texts and scams at ncdoj.gov/internet-safety/phishing/​.

Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center tutoring center this fall. The agency is looking for two additional tutors to work afternoons and early evenings Monday through Thursday. Applicants must have experience tutoring with structured literacy curriculums or the Orton-Gillingham approach. Candidates with current science of reading accreditations are encouraged to apply. Please send a resume, including a description of the structured literacy training you have completed and tutoring you have provided, to info@patrickbeaverlrc.org.

Also, are you interested in working around 15 hours a week, and could you help our agency meet its mission of empowering striving readers, encouraging their parents, and equipping their teachers? Do you have skills in some of the following areas?

• Marketing

• Video Editing

• Creating Social Media Content

• Volunteer recruitment and placement

• Fundraising

• Grant Writing

• Administrative skills (including scheduling & bookkeeping)

Do you have experience with any of the following software?

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Canva

• QuickBooks Online

• Microsoft Access

Good communication skills and willingness to learn are essential. A qualified candidate will have the opportunity to define the role around his or her skill set. If you are interested, please email your resume to info@patrickbeaverlrc.org.

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 $425,000 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.

The Catawba County United Way staff works every week to help bridge the gap between needs and resources.

Recently, the CCUW received help from HSM and Mattress by Appointment to provide a mattress and box spring to a DSS client.

Thank you…thank you. These partnerships make our community stronger and truly help us Live United in Catawba County.

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.