Feb. 20, 2023
Moss-Marlow Building Co. Inc. in Hickory recently joined the Catawba County United Way's Small Businesses Love Big initiative.
This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting local non-profit programs.
"When we started this outreach late 2022, we were not sure how, or even if, it would be received and now we are gearing up for our first Small…
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Feb. 20, 2023
The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) will start its 2024 grant cycle by opening the Pre-Request for Funding Process (Pre-RFP) on Feb. 20.
The Pre-RFP application can be found at - https://www.ccunitedway.com/form/2023-notice-of-intent on Feb. 20 or call 828-327-6851.
The Pre-RFP is due by midnight on March 10.
Applying organizations must either be incorporated as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt entity or have a 501-C3 legal…
Feb. 13, 2023
The Seven Seed Soap Company in Newton recently joined the Catawba County United Way's Small Businesses Love Big initiative.
This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting local non-profit programs.
"When we started this outreach late 2022, we were not sure how, or even if, it would be received and now we are gearing up for our first Small…
Feb. 2, 2023
Morgan Law, PLLC in Hickory recently joined the Catawba County United Way's new initiative – Small Businesses Love Big.
This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting local non-profit programs.
"When we started this outreach late 2022, we were not sure how, or even if, it would be received and now we are gearing up for our first Small…
Feb. 2, 2023
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
After conversations with more than a dozen individuals on Jan. 26, it was the phrase,
“I can’t do this anymore,” that stuck with Catawba County United Way’s Director of Operations Kelle Love.
This was her first time helping with the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count, and it was eye opening despite a previous 30-year tenure with the Department of Social Services.
She along with other members…
Feb. 2, 2023
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. The deadline for applications is Feb. 28.
Catawba County has been chosen to receive $57,592 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county for Phase 40.
The selection was made by a National Board that is…
Jan. 31, 2023
The Catawba County Youth Council will begin accepting Requests for Funding Proposals (RFPs) targeted to address the impact Areas of health and education as they relate to the needs and wellbeing of children and youth in our community, starting Feb. 3.
The Youth Council partners with the Catawba County United Way in this annual community investment process. The RFP applications are due to the Catawba County United Way (CCUW)…
Jan. 26, 2023
By John Bailey
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
There is nothing more valuable to a non-profit than a volunteer and there is nothing more inspiring than the absolute dedication of a volunteer.
The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) had the privilege of experiencing just this, the last two years with the agency’s board president Amy Guyer (VP Human Resources RHF/Century).
Despite only being required to serve a single year, Guyer served…
Jan. 23, 2023
In response to the end of extra Food and Nutrition Services benefits families who were enrolled in the program received due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Catawba County United Way worked with its community partners to create a list of local food resources.
Families enrolled in Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) have gotten extra benefits each month since March 2020. February 2023 is the last month families will get…
Jan. 19, 2023
The Gardner Group (Health, Life and Medicare Insurance and Employee Benefits), in Hickory recently joined the Catawba County United Way's new initiative – Small Businesses Love Big.
This is an opportunity for small companies in Catawba County (50 employees or less) to invest back into their communities by supporting local non-profit programs.
"Catawba County United Way is excited to welcome our fifteenth member of our Small…