News
April 25, 2024
Catawba County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
Catawba County has been chosen to receive $57,513 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county for Phase 41.
The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland…
April 23, 2024
The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to 9 recipients from Catawba County.
Award recipients include: Tim Shuford with Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, Michelle Hicks Diciuccio with Council on Adolescents of Catawba County, Melanie Wilder with Catawba Co. Senior Nutrition Services, David Wiley with the American Red Cross, Carmela…
April 19, 2024
Every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) partners with local nonprofits who are champions of improving the lives of youth and teens.
In a new weekly series, the CCUW will introduce the 2024 funded programs working in this impact area, highlighting how education is more than just grades and attendance.
This week – Patrick Beaver Learning Resources Center – tutoring program.
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
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April 12, 2024
Every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) partners with local nonprofits who are champions of improving the lives of youth and teens.
In a new weekly series, the CCUW will introduce the 2024 funded programs working in this impact area, highlighting how education is more than just grades and attendance.
This week – Catawba County Partnership for Children – Parents as Teachers program.
BY JOHN BAILEY
Catawba County…
April 5, 2024
Every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) partners with local non-profits who are champions of improving the lives of youth and teens.
In a new weekly series, the CCUW will introduce the 2024 funded programs working in this impact area, highlighting how education is more than just grades and attendance.
This week – Council on Adolescents of Catawba County
By SAMANTHA GAMBILL
Catawba County United Way
The Council on…
March 22, 22024
How does mentoring impact the emotional health of youth?
It gives them someone they can count on, who will listen to them and not judge them, lets them know their voice matters.
How does mentoring impact youth in the classroom?
Students try harder on their assignments and homework because they know there is someone who cares about them.
Every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) partners with local nonprofits who are…
March 18, 2023
BY SAMANTHA GAMBILL
Catawba County United Way
How does one define the word community?
Is it the people you work with, the people you live close to, the people you relate to?
Or is it the people who help you in your time of need?
According to Dictionary.com a community is, “a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common,” or is, “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of…
March 15, 2024
What is the best thing about Sipe’s Orchard Home?
Learning that your opinion and needs matter.
How would life be different without Sipe’s Orchard Home?
Living in a group home until 18 and then leaving, not sure about your future.
Every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) partners with local non-profits who are champions of improving the lives of youth and teens.
In a new weekly series, the CCUW will introduce the 2024…
March 11, 2024
What is the best part of The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club?
Field trips, the gym, summer camp, seeing friends.
How would life be different without the Boys and Girls Club?
Not seeing the outside world as much.
Not as much help with homework.
No friends.
Every year, the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) partners with local non-profits who are champions of improving the lives of youth and teens.
In a new weekly series, the…
March 1, 2024
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
Imagine having the opportunity to have a conversation with John Lewis a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and an original member of the Freedom Riders in 1961.
What would it be like to meet Rosa Parks and hear her story about standing up to racial injustice and becoming one of the sparks to a key event in the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s, the Montgomery Bus Boycott…