Catawba County United Way

This is a great way to let local youth know they matter, so if you have the time, consider being a Lunch Buddy mentor. And Thank You Council Adolescents.

Just a reminder to share with others...Thank You Council on Adolescents

🍽Join us for our summer Dining for Teens TONIGHT, Thursday, July 18th!🍽

Join us for a Benefit Day by supporting FOURK, Casa AZul Mexican Kitchen, and Catawba Creamery.

Dine at:
🍝 FOURK from 5pm-10pm
🌮 Casa AZul from 4pm-9pm
🍦Catawba Creamery from 12pm-9pm

We appreciate FOURK, Casa AZul, and Catawba Creamery for supporting us in the efforts we make to support the youth in Catawba County!

🍝🌮🍦

Thank you to the "SamariTens" Charitable fellowship group for their amazing donation to this year's Catawba County United Way's School Supply Drive.
They loaded us up with many of the classroom essentials local families need for the upcoming school year.
Learn how you can help at - https://www.ccunitedway.com/catawba-county-united-way-school-supply-drive.

And Thank You again to "SamariTens"

Just a reminder of this opportunity for families receiving SNAP/EBT...please share. Thank You Catawba County Public Health.

Scam Warning…It has come to the Catawba County United Way’s attention that text messages encouraging citizens to apply for a grant from us using a provided link have been sent.
These are not from us, and we encourage you to delete these messages and do not click the links contained in these messages. This is a scam.

We do not provide grants or funding to individuals, only to nonprofit agencies. We do not solicit any information from anyone through text messages or emails. If you have questions, please call our office at 828-327-6851.

Another great service to share with others...

Looking for childcare, summer programs for your kiddos, or just general community resources? We can help by providing FREE referrals & services! Call us at 828-695-6565 to get connected! 🌟

Last week, NC 211 received more than 50 calls for assistance in Catawba County.

The needs included:
12 calls for shelter information,
12 calls for rent assistance,
11 calls for help with a utility bill,
3 calls for help with food.

NC 211 is the United Way of North Carolina's health and human services information line. Catawba County United Way is one of several community partners who help fund this program every year.

For help - Call NC 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or (888) 892 1162 or visit nc211.org.

While the Catawba County Interagency Council took July off, members of the group did have some updates and events to share. Check out the attached flyers.

Interagency will meet again on Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Catawba County United Way office in Hickory.

This is an opportunity for local nonprofits and other public agencies to network and share information about their programs.

Are you or someone you know a caregiver working for free that needs assistance? Dial 2-1-1 or fill out this form today to receive a confidential call from an NC 211 Navigator: https://nc211.org/caregiver-outreach-program-referral/

Catawba County United Way Executive Director Mark Bumgarner gets ready to make the next drop off for Meals on Wheels on Tuesday. The CCUW staff started delivering meals last year, and it's a highlight for us each month.
If you are interested in volunteering your time to help local seniors visit - https://www.catawbacountync.gov/county-services/social-services/

Another great resource for those in need...please share and Thank You Women's Resource Center.

Important news: The Womenade grant for up to $500 is now open! We will be accepting applications until July 23rd at 4pm. Please attach a letter of recommendation as well as an invoice to your application. If there is any trouble with the attachments, you can email them to [email protected].

Please note that the grant cannot go towards rent or utilities. You can find the application on our website listed below:
https://wrchickory.org/programs/financial-assistance-for-women/

Remember to dial 211 if you need help...

Chris just found out he has an unexpected additional electricity bill he needs to pay in 24 hours or his lights will be shut off. He immediately called NC 211 and was able to receive contact information for 2 services in his area to see if they can grant him emergency funds to pay his bill.

Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162 or visit nc211.org to learn about services that may be able to help you get back on your feet.

Headlines for the current weekly edition of the CCUW's newsletter:
-New way to donate to United Way School Supply Drive,
-UNC study of Medicaid experience for users,
-Food resource list for Catawba County.,
-Updates from local nonprofits.

See current issue at - https://conta.cc/4cRionx
Or Sign-Up for the newsletter at - https://conta.cc/3WdZ0M2

What a great way to support this local nonprofit...

🍽Join us for our summer Dining for Teens Thursday, July 18th!🍽

Join us for a Benefit Day by supporting FOURK, Casa AZul Mexican Kitchen, and Catawba Creamery.

Dine at:
🍝 FOURK from 5pm-10pm
🌮 Casa AZul from 4pm-9pm
🍦Catawba Creamery from 12pm-9pm

We appreciate FOURK, Casa AZul, and Catawba Creamery for supporting us in the efforts we make to support the youth in Catawba County!

🍝🌮🍦

Happy 4th of July. The Catawba County United Way will be closed Thursday and Friday. If you need help contacting a local nonprofit, remember to call NC 211 or visit - https://nc211.org/.

NC 211...a great answer to the question, who do I call to get help.

NC 211 is an information referral service that connects callers and web visitors to resources they can contact to ask for assistance with basic life needs. Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162 or visit nc211.org to access resources in your community.
#211

Great news to share...

Our North Hickory Seniors Morning Out program is officially open! The program is located at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church - 3702 16th St NE, Hickory. If you are interested in participating in this program, please call 828-695-5610 for more information.

The American Red Cross is in critical need for blood donors, and there are opportunities this week in Catawba County:

Tuesday, July 2 – Valley Hills Mall
12 to 4 p.m.
Main Lower Level Dillards 3rd space on RT

Wednesday, July 3 – Valley Hills Mall
12 to 4 p.m.
Main Lower Level Dillards 3rd space on RT

Friday, July 5 – Valley Hills Mall
12 to 4 p.m.
Main Lower Level Dillards 3rd space on RT

Learn more at - https://www.redcrossblood.org/

Reminder...section 8 voucher wait list now open at WPCOG...https://housing.wpcog.net/

The Catawba County United Way wants to say Thank You...Thank You to all of our collection partners for this year's United Way School Supply Drive.
With so many local companies and agencies helping, we're feeling good about hitting our target of collecting at least 9,000 individual items.
And there is still time if you'd like to be a collection partner - just call John at the United Way, 828-327-6851. We'll be collection throughout the month of July.

Thank You Ashure for your great work in our community.

Ribbon Cutting for Ashure Ministry - The Chamber of Catawba County On June 26, 2024, we hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Ashure Ministry, who celebrated the expansion of services and the building expansion. Ashure Ministry, formerly Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) was formed in 1969 to help individuals and families facing a crisis situation. They....

Small Businesses had a Big Impact through last year's Catawba County United Way's newest grant cycle.

Ten local nonprofit agencies received funds to help impact the lives right here in our county - The Corner Table, Catawba County Council on Aging, Family Care Center, Hart Square Foundation Inc., Catawba County Juntos 4-H, Neigbors Network Inc., OUTright Youth, Rising Hope Farms Inc., Serving Our Seniors, Volunteer Outreach in Community Efforts.

The United Way will be opening this cycle again soon and there is still time for local small businesses to sign-up and support this outreach.

Learn more at https://www.ccunitedway.com/small-businesses-love-big or call 828-327-6851.

A great way to support another great local nonprofit...please share.

Are you able to help our Nutrition Plus Program with their summer wish list? These items help provide education and healthy food options for patients diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension. We thank you!

Youth Council votes to support five local nonprofits - From car seats to weekend feeding programs to helping students with significant disabilities, this year’s Catawba County Youth Council chose to support a wide variety of local nonprofit programs through its annual Community Grant Cycle.

This process is in partnership with the Catawba County United Way who provides a total of $10,000 to be distributed among the chosen programs based off the Youth Council’s recommendations.

Read more details at - https://www.ccunitedway.com/news

It's Metric Monday, reporting on last week's NC 211 caller activity. North Carolinians call 2-1-1 or visit nc211.org to discover resources they can contact to assist them with shelter, food access, healthcare, and more. ⭐

NC 211 is open 24/7/365. Contact by dialing 2-1-1, (888) 892-1162 or visiting nc211.org. ⭐

Another great resource to share with those in need...

Poor Roxy is losing sleep over the School Supply Drive. She wants every child in our community to have equal access to the tools needed for academic success.

Will you help her? Show your support for education equity by purchasing school supplies that will be distributed to our local school systems directly from Catawba County United Way ⬇️

https://www.ccunitedway.com/stuff-the-bus

Thank You…Thank You to The Green Room Community Theater in Newton.
They hosted an end of the year school supply drive through December, benefitting the Catawba County United Way’s annual outreach to local public schools.
We appreciate their partnership and all The Green Room Community Theater does throughout the year to support local non-profits.
Thanks again.
In the photo: (Left) Cathy Banner, The Green Room executive director and Melissa French, administrative assistant.

The Green Room Community Theatre

Another great Catawba County United Way partner doing great work in our community.

Learn how you can make a difference in the life of a child. The Augustine Literacy Project® trains volunteers who provide free, one-on-one literacy tutoring to low-income children who are struggling readers.

The Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center invites you to an informational coffee at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, or Tuesday, January 16.

Find out how you can participate in our upcoming training from January 29-February 2.

Join us at our office at 1925 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC, 28602. For more information, email [email protected], call 828-624-2012, or visit www.patrickbeaverlrc.org.