March 20, 2023
BY JOHN BAILEY
The Catawba County United Way recently hosted its annual Board Advance at The Heritage Barn in Conover.
It was a great opportunity for the CCUW staff to share the agency’s community impact from last year and discuss plans for expanding its outreach even further this year with guidance and help from the CCUW Board.
The discussion included finding new ways to address the lack of affordable housing in the county and improving access to resources for those in need.
“We had a fantastic and transformative board advance. We were able to discuss the vision and mission of the Catawba County United Way and look forward to working together to make sure our United Way is one in purpose in making sure to be a conduit in our community for many decades to come,” Johann Louchez, CCUW Board President and Senior Vice President Foothills Market President /Truist, said.
The group was also fortunate to have Terry Phillips, Director of Multicultural Affairs at Lenoir-Rhyne University, attend and lead the group in Diversity/Equity/Inclusion training.
It was an insightful, engaging opportunity to address these issues.
“Catawba County United Way’s board of directors are a fearless group. They readily embrace challenges and obstacles so that Catawba County United Way can best serve our community," CCUW Executive Director Mark Bumgarner said after the meeting. "Listening to them set course for us was inspirational, and we’re fortunate to have leadership of this caliber."
To learn more about the CCUW's mission and its board visit ccunitedway.com or call 828-327-6851.