News
Nov. 17, 2023
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
“When you take a kid who’s had garbage dumped on them for years about their worth and their value, it’s tough for them to believe that they are capable, that their future can be different.”
Jamie Brown, Sipe’s Orchard Home executive director
What does it look like for the 20,000+ Catawba County residents living in poverty?
No home?
No food?
Not enough income?
Not enough…
Nov. 8, 2023
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
“Our people, automatically become poor the minute they walk out of detox or prison, but they’re clean and they’re ready to start over.”
- Rev. Susan Smith, Exodus Homes assistant executive director.
What does it look like for the 20,000+ Catawba County residents living in poverty?
No home?
No food?
No transportation?
No healthcare?
Not enough income?
Not enough hope?
It’s…
Oct. 16, 2023
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
The 30th annual John F. Hall Catawba County United Way Cross Country Invitational was held last week (Oct. 11) at Southside Park in Newton with 20 area high school teams and 400 runners showing up for another epic day of racing.
It was also a chance to celebrate the 15 service projects completed by teams prior to the race. This meet tradition encourages local youth to give back to their…
Oct. 9, 2023
It's starting out as a big year with more than 2,000 names currently in the annual Catawba County United Way car giveaway drawing.
And, we still have seven more weeks to go.
For 2023, we're introducing a tiered system to qualify for a car card through your companies United Way campaign. This year it is possible to have multiples cards in each drawing.
For the 12th year, the car will be donated by Paramount Automotive Group, and…
Oct. 2, 2023
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who is in poverty.
But for many, being in poverty is about more than just how much money you have.
The path to poverty is unique for every individual/family, which means the solution is equally complex.
One obvious indicator of poverty is homelessness, and the Catawba County…
Sept. 19, 2023
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
The Catawba County United Way (CCUW) jump-started its 2023 campaign with another big night of free racing on Sept. 16.
In partnership with the Hickory Motor Speedway, the CCUW hosted its third annual Race United event with more than 3,300 in attendance. It was also the championship night for the speedway.
“What a fantastic way to kick off our campaign,” Catawba County United Way…
Aug. 31, 2023
BY JOHN BAILEY
jbailey@ccunitedway.com
On Sept. 16, the Catawba County United Way kicks off its annual campaign with a free night of racing and fireworks in partnership with the Hickory Motor Speedway.
Gates open at 5 p.m. with races starting at 7 p.m.
The event also introduces the public to local non-profits and public organizations during a Resource Fair prior to the start of racing. It will be a great opportunity for the…
Aug. 29, 2023
School just started back up but the Catawba County Christmas Bureau “Elves” are already hard at work preparing for this year’s annual event to be held on Dec. 12 and 13.
The Christmas Bureau is a collaborative effort among many Catawba County agencies and organizations to provide toys, food, clothing and coats to children and teenagers in need of assistance during the Christmas season.
In 2022, that meant helping more than 800…
Aug. 17, 2023
Over the last few weeks, the Catawba County United Way highlighted the executive, program directors and other non-profit leaders of the CCUW's funded partner agencies for 2023. Every year, the CCUW looks to partner with local non-profits and help support their programs focused on improving the lives of those in need in the areas of education, financial stability and health.
This week we learn about Scott Loudermelt - Executive…
Aug. 15, 2023
School is just weeks away and the Catawba County United Way is wrapping up this year’s County School Supply Drive.
With 30 collection partners, the CCUW has an initial collection count of nearly 6,000 individual classroom and hygiene supplies to share
among Catawba County, Hickory Public and Newton-Conover City Schools.
And there are still more donations to come in by the end of August.
Teachers at all three districts have…