Catawba County United Way

09/04/2026

Just sharing some great, upcoming events from our local partners. Please share and look for more nonprofit/community updates in today's United Way newsletter.

09/03/2026

Another great Connect Catawba Resource Forum meeting with Maria Ballard at Catawba County Schools, Angela Simmons at Hickory City Schools and Quintin Knight at Newton-Conover City Schools sharing about ongoing needs for local students and their families.
Thank you to Partners Health Management and Catawba County Partnership for Children for hosting these forums.

09/02/2026

What a great way to have lasting impact helping local students. Thank you Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center

Our next tutor training cohort begins next week! You can make a difference in a child's life by volunteering with us. Send us a message or call the office to learn how YOU can join!

✅Training provided- no experience needed!
✅Get started in just 3 days
✅School placement convenient for you!
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Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center is here to empower striving readers, encourage their parents, and empower their teachers. Contact us today to help your child or become a trained reading tutor in our community!

Email [email protected]
Call 828-624-2012

09/01/2026

Adults aged 50 to 80 years commonly reported loneliness and social isolation, according to a 2024 JAMA Network article.
For more than a decade, Catawba County United Way has supported Adult Life Programs, Inc to help address this issue.
Thank you to everyone who supports this effort.

09/01/2026

Mark your calendars. Join us on Sept. 22 for United Way of Catawba County's Mahjong Fundraiser.
In Hickory, Under the Sails starting 5:30 pm.
Whether you're a seasoned player or just love supporting a great cause, this event promises an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and community impact.
Learn more at - https://www.ccunitedway.com/mahjong-united-0

08/31/2026

Thank You Shelter Home of the Foothills for taking on this important outreach in Catawba County...what an amazing staff.

🔒 THE FINAL PIECE IS ALMOST READY... 🔒

September 1st, 2026 marks TWO YEARS since Shelter Home of the Foothills answered the call — stepping up to provide domestic violence, sexual assault, r**e crisis, and human trafficking services right here in Catawba County.

It has been a long, hard road. And every single mile was worth it.💜

In just two years, we have stood beside more than 1,000 survivors from the Catawba County community — 1,000+ lives touched, 1,000+ stories of courage, 1,000+ reasons we refuse to stop.

But we've been holding a secret... 🤫When we took over, we inherited a time-worn facility — one that arrived later than promised and needed far more than a fresh coat of paint. So we rolled up our sleeves. Wall by wall. Room by room. Because survivors don't just deserve a roof — they deserve safety, dignity, privacy, and peace.

Every improvement we made was about one thing: creating a space where healing can actually begin.And now... the wait is almost over.

🏠✨🚨 A totally renovated, 22-BED EMERGENCY SHELTER — right here in Catawba County — is about to be revealed. 🚨

📅 Beginning TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, we'll be dropping MAJOR announcements right here on social media — important dates, big reveals, and the moment you've all been waiting for... our GRAND OPENING is closer than you think.

👀You won't want to miss a single post.

Turn on your notifications.

🔔The best is yet to come. 💜

08/31/2026

Wandering what's happening in the nonprofit world? Check out this week's Catawba County Untied Newsletter - Email link https://conta.cc/45SrZZW

08/28/2026

Another great program having real impact for our seniors in Catawba County.

If you would like to learn how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact in our community, please visit our website: mealsonwheelsofcatawbacounty.org or call us for more information, 828-695-5610.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our seniors!

08/27/2026

In the last 30 days, finding help with rent and paying an electric bill were the two biggest requests for help NC 211 received from Catawba County.

Requests by the numbers:
-Shelters – 48
-Rent assistance – 59
-Low-cost housing – 28
-Electric bills – 52
-Food – 20

NC 211 is the United Way of North Carolina's health and human services information line, open 24/7.

The Catawba County United Way is proud to help fund NC 211 locally, ensuring the ability to connect those in crisis with the resources they need.

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