Feb. 19, 2021
"To increase the organized capacity of people to help others."
News & Resources
Youth Council accepting funding requests
The Catawba County Youth Council is accepting Requests for Funding Proposals (RFPs) from not-for-profit organizations in Catawba County that are targeted to address the identified Impact Areas of Health, Education and Income as they relate to the needs and wellbeing of children and youth in our community.
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)
by 5 p.m. on March 12. Learn more about the Youth Council HERE.

Application at THIS LINK.
Government Update: extra funds provided for families with P-EBT cards
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with NC Department of Public Instruction recently announced it will begin issuing additional benefits on Feb. 19, 2021 through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. These benefits will be received over several days starting Friday for those who already have an EBT card for Food and Nutrition Services or P-EBT benefits.
The P-EBT program helps families purchase food for children whose access to free and reduced-price meals at school has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides a benefit on an EBT card that can be used to buy food at authorized food and grocery retailers, including most major grocery stores. 
More details at THIS LINK.
Welcome 2021 Catawba County United Way Board Officers
The CCUW’s Board of Directors is another local example of the kind of collaboration that helps make Catawba County such a great place to live and work.
Every year they volunteer countless hours to make sure those in need are not forgotten…
That programs that impact lives every day in Catawba County have the support they need.
And if there is a gap in services in our community…it’s addressed.
The Catawba County United Way would like to introduce our Board officers for 2021:
-Amy Guyer from RHF/Century as President,
-Eddie Beard from Catawba Valley Health System as Vice President,
-Patrick Underdown from HSM – back as Treasurer,
-Johann Louchez from BB&T/Truist as Campaign Chair and
-Past president Keith Mackie, retired from Catawba Valley Community College.
Thank you again to all our present and past Board of Director members for their dedication to the United Way’s mission of increasing the organized capacity of people to help others.

Learn more at THIS LINK.
United Way, making a difference one life at a time

Individuals served by Catawba County United Way funded partners in 2020
Learn more about 2021 Catawba County United Way funded partners and their programs at THIS LINK
Local Volunteer Opportunities
Exodus Homes
In need of birthday cards for its residents. Some residents don’t have family or friends outside of the program so they don’t get anything for their birthday. The agency would like to help everyone feel like someone cares about them. If you’re able to help, please drop by the Exodus Homes office at 610 4th St SW.

Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry
31 Thrift and MORE Needs volunteers to sort, price, and stock donations and the nutrition center and front desk needs help as well every afternoon from 12-4:30 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Senior Nutrition Services
Meals on Wheels is starting a new route in the Catawba area is looking for volunteers to deliver to new clients in the Maiden and Newton areas to deliver meals on Mondays or Thursdays, just one day a month for up to 1.5 hours.

American Red Cross
Please volunteer your time and give if you can. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to register for these drives or to learn about other area opportunities to donate blood.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org to make an appointment.
 
Family Guidance Center
The FGC is looking for volunteers to help out The Purple Ribbon Thrift Store - cashiers and donation sorters.
 
Hickory Soup Kitchen
The Hickory Soup Kitchen has an immediate need of volunteers in various areas – helping prepare meals, stocking the food pantry to name a just a couple of ways you could help.
 
Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry
For its Thrift Store, ECCCM needs donation sorters, stocking volunteers and  cashiers.
ECCCM’s Food Pantry needs: pantry door worker to greet the clients in the food line and grocery store driver.
 
Highways and Hedges
Highways and Hedges desperately needs help delivering furniture/appliances to folks in need. 
 
Adult Life Programs
Washing and cleaning vans is always a need for us, as well as cleaning the outdoor areas of the agencies different facilities.
 
The Salvation Army
Opportunities include: providing weekend meals for shelter (dinner) and Pantry help.

To Learn more about local volunteer opportunities visit the Catawba County Volunteer Center at THIS LINK or call John Bailey at 828-327-6851.
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Help make an Impact and
For more than 75 years, the Catawba County United Way has been dedicated to increasing the capacity of people to help others. To learn more about the CCUW's mission contact us at 828-327-6851 or visit ccunitedway.com.

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