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Catawba County United Way releases first round of COVID-19 Response Fund

JOHN BAILEY jbailey@ccunitedway.com Worry and fear have become the new normal for many during the current crisis created by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) decided in mid-March to gather the resources it had to bring back some hope to those devastated by this pandemic. It created the Catawba County United Way COVID-19 Response Fund. Eight local non-profit organizations recently received the first allocations from this…

Non-profits stand together through COVID-19, keep serving those in need

BY JOHN BAILEY jbailey@ccuniteway.com I grew up on classic TV western shows – John Wayne was king in my house – so I’m familiar with the idea of circling the wagons when there’s trouble. COVID-19 has grown from a news blip in China, to images of field hospitals going up in New York City’s Central Park, on its way to becoming the biggest source of concern this country has seen in a long time. My position in community impact at the Catawba County…

Local and national resources related to COVID-19

The United Way will update this information as we learn more. Please share any information from your agency with us as well. We hope everyone is staying safe. Remember, to view accurate information concerning COVID-19 visit nc211.org - The United Way's community service resource help line and website. HELP WITH CHILD CARE - Effective April 1 Parents/caregivers who are essential workers and need financial assistance for child care can complete a…

COVID-19 Education services

PATRICK BEAVER LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER: Because the agency’s volunteers tutor in schools, it has had to cancel all tutoring until schools resume. Additionally, program such as the parent engagement/family literacy nights (LIFT) and the follow up meeting to the Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training have had to be cancelled due to numbers over 50 and school closings. The agency hopes to post resources all families can use to help students with…

COVID-19 Health Services

FAMILY CARE CENTER: To try and do what we can to limit the impact of this virus, Family Care Center will close our doors to the public at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 19 until further notice. Applicants to our program may access the application outside our front door but there will be no client interaction or face to face meetings. We will be in touch with our current guests via phone and email. For information visit: familycare-center.org. ADULT LIFE…

Food Services

SHERRILLS FORD COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHES CLOSET: Offers a food pantry and clothes closet. Call before stopping by to check on available services. Phone: 828-478-9652 www.facebook.com/The-Christian-Food-Pantry-of-Sherrills-Ford-Clothes-Cl… NEIGHBORS NETWORK - YOUR NEIGHBORS PANTRY: Offers a food pantry and other services for seniors. Call before stopping by to check on available services. Phone 828-464-1111 Website: www.neighborsnetwork.…

NCWORKS CAREER CENTER:

Based on an abundance of caution for the health and wellbeing of their customers and staff, the NCWorks Career Center will be closed to the public beginning March 18. The agency will continue to provide services to its valued customers virtually by phone and email. You may continue to access NCWorks on-line at www.ncworks.gov, or contact the Career Center at 828-466-5535 to receive staff assisted services with your employment search.

RECENT STATE GOVERNMENT UPDATES:

Tuesday, March 31 Governor Roy Cooper today announced another step to help families by prohibiting utilities from disconnecting people who are unable to pay during this pandemic. Today’s Order applies to electric, gas, water and wastewater services for the next 60 days. The Order directs utilities to give residential customers at least six months to pay outstanding bills and prohibits them from collecting fees, penalties or interest for late…