Adult Life Programs
Web site: www.adultlifeprograms.com
828/326-9120
P O Box 807
Hickory, NC 28603
Three centers provide daycare for older and/or disabled adults. Often prevents premature institutionalization and offers caregivers needed respite during the day or enables them to work.

ALFA (AIDS Leadership Foothills-area Alliance)
Web site: www.alfainfo.org
828/322-1447
1120 Fairgrove Church Rd. SE, #28
Hickory, NC 28602
Provides education to the community on issues surrounding HIV/AIDS while providing necessary services to family, friends and clients affected by the disease. ALFA is the only AIDS service organization in the Foothills.

American Red Cross, Catawba Valley
Web site: www.catawbavalleyarc.org
828/322-4151
P O Box 1329
Hickory, NC 28603
Provides assistance to those who have been affected by disasters in the local, national, and international communities. Acts as a medium of relief and communications between the American Armed Forces and their families. Conducts CPR courses to local corporate businesses and throughout the county.

Boys and Girls Club of Hickory
828/322-3066
P O Box 1167
Hickory, NC 28603
Strives to teach youth how to make reasonable decisions, to be role models and community leaders. Offers REACH, an educational tutoring program, and offers the largest in-line hockey program for boys and girls.

Boy Scouts of America-Piedmont Council
Web site: www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org
828/294-0480
1273 Hidden Creek Circle
Hickory, NC 28601
Email: lakelandbsa@charter.net
The mission of the Boys Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Council on Adolescents of Catawba County
Web site: www.coacatawba.org
828/322-4591
1120 Fairgrove Church Road SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Provides education programming aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy as well as prevention of suicide and other potentially harmful risk-taking behaviors. Programs are available to parents of adolescents as well.

Community Ridge Daycare
828/322-1632
P O Box 1322
Hickory, NC 28603
Offers affordable daycare in the Ridgeview community. Gives the children encouragement and direction toward physical development, social skills and emotional development.

Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministries
Web site: www.ecccm.org
828/465-1702
PO Box 31
Newton, NC 28658
The Mission of the Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc. is to bring together the resources of the Christian community to serve the people in need of crisis assistance, support and education, in response to God’s call.

Exodus Homes
Web site: www.exodushomes.com
828/324-4870
P O Box 3311
Hickory, NC 28603
Provides transitional and long term supportive housing for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Provides unique services to meet the needs of those in recovery serving males, females, and families.

Family Guidance Center
828/322-1400
17 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
A place to turn for personal, child, teen, marital, family and debt problems. Provides individual and Family Counseling, First Step 24 Hour Domestic Violence Services and Shelter for victims.

Girl Scout Council of Catawba Valley
Web site: www.cvgirlscouts.org
828/328-2444
530 4 th St. SW
Hickory, NC 28603
Offers girls and young women the opportunity to develop leadership skills, serve their community and form long lasting friendships where girls grow strong.

Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC
Web site: www.goodwillnwnc.org
828/465-0371
P O Box 370
Hickory, NC 28603
A sheltered workshop working with individuals who require special support in order to work competitively doing minor contract work with local businesses. While doing packaging and minor assembly, employees learn and practice skills that will help them join the local work force.

Rape Crisis Center of Catawba County
Web site: www.rapecrisiscenter.com
828/322-6011
260 1 st Ave. NW #228
Hickory, NC 28601
Provides support services, 24 hour crisis line and referral services for victims of sexual assault, their families and friends. All services are free, confidential, and available regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious affiliations or physical disabilities.

The Salvation Army
828/322-8061
P O Box 1167
Hickory, NC 28603
Serving Catawba County since 1927 providing basic human necessities to those in need. In 2000 over 2200 families turned to the agency to avoid financial crisis and over 40,000 hot meals were served to hungry people here in our community.

Sipe's Orchard Home
Web site: www.sipesorchardhome.org
828/256-5056
4431 County Home Rd.
Conover, NC 28613
Since 1945, the Orchard has offered a safe and secure home for underprivileged children whose homes are broken, abusive, or neglectful. Services include short term care, long term care, and supervised independent living for boys and girls.

Southmountain Children and Family Services
Web site: www.southmountain.org
828/584-1105
7330 Myrtle Drive
Nebo, NC 28761
Co-ed facility offering residential care for orphaned or dependent children, many of whom come from abusive situations. The agency operates as an emergency shelter emphasizing independent living skills.

Women's Resource Center
Web site: www.wrchickory.org
828/322-6333
328 N. Center St .
Hickory, NC 28601
Promotes the intellectual, psychological, spiritual and physical health and well being of women through education and advocacy; serves as a resource by providing information, referrals, and a safe inviting facility for meetings, groups, and programs.

YMCA of Catawba Valley, Inc.
Web site: www.ymcacv.org
828/324-9622
P O Box 2608
Hickory, NC 28603
Translates the principle of the YMCA's Christian heritage into the programs that nurture children, strengthen families, build strong communities and develop healthy minds and bodies.