November 2021


UNITED WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Help Us plan for the future of United Way of Lincoln County!
We have officially launched the UWLC Strategic Planning Survey to gather information and help steer our decision making process for the future. We would love it if our members would take a few minutes to complete the survey before December 31, 2021. Another way you can help is by sharing the survey with your family and friends, and help us spread the word about this survey so we can get as many respondents as possible to help with our endeavor.

Please click below to take the survey!
Blessing Families at Thanksgiving!
A big thank you to Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lincolnton, NC for providing students and families in need at Lincoln Charter School, as well as other families throughout Lincoln County, with Thanksgiving Meal kits complete with a whole turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, and an apple pie! The United Way of Lincoln County was also able to provide the moms and children who participate in the Moms & Munchkins Adolescent Parenting Program with Thanksgiving meal boxes because of the generosity of Holy Cross's Project Matthew Ministry.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me." Matthew 25:35

Additionally, in partnership with the Lincoln County YMCA, we were also able to provide families at the Lincoln County Child Advocacy Center and Salem Industries with Thanksgiving meal kits.

We feel honored to help connect community members in need to our many generous community givers. We are thankful and blessed at the United Way, and want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
Toni Whiteside and Pastor Chad Walker from Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lincolnton, NC
Paris Wicklin, Nicole Kirtley, and Pebbles Calhoun from Lincoln Charter School
Pebbles Calhoun, Social Worker, and Paris Wicklin, High School Counselor from Lincoln Charter School
United Way and Lincoln Charter Staff distribute Thanksgiving Meal kits to families
Thank You to our United Way of Lincoln County Board Members for their hard work and dedication to connecting people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by stability, educational success, and healthy members of our community.

UWLC Board Members:
  • Fred Jarrett
  • Jordan Frye
  • Anthony Simpson
  • Lindsey Huffman
  • Ritchie Haynes
  • Casey Gilbert
  • Dr. Heath Belcher
  • Isabelle Wadsworth
  • Neal Alexander
  • Daniel Hipps
  • Joy Smith
  • Jennifer Raimey
  • Julie Byrne
  • Lauren Heavner
  • Charlie Reep
  • H.D. Reid
  • Jamel Farley
  • Dr. Jim Watson
  • Jennifer Green
  • Chrystal Hoyle
  • Natalie Graham
  • Jonnika Wilson
Dr. Heath Belcher,
Campaign Chair
Dr. Heath Belcher has served on the United Way of Lincoln County Board since 2017 in the capacity of Campaign Chair, volunteer, board member, and representative for Lincoln County Schools. Dr. Belcher is a highly respected leader throughout Lincoln County and an advocate for United Way of Lincoln County. The board and staff of your United Way is so thankful to serve along side him as he continues to serve the community and those in need in Lincoln County.
​​​​​​​Dr. Heath Belcher is the Associate Superintendent for Lincoln County Schools. Before serving in this position, he was Chief of Human Resources with the district. He also has served as the principal at Lincolnton High School, Norris S. Childers Elementary, and an Assistant Principal at West Lincoln Middle School. Prior to becoming an administrator he taught middle school science, math, and social studies. Originally from West Virginia, he completed his undergraduate studies at Concord University. After moving to North Carolina to be a teacher, he completed his Masters of School Administration and Ed. S. at Appalachian State University. Heath then went on to obtain his Ed.D. at Western Carolina University. Heath was recognized as Lincoln County Teacher of the Year in 2006, Lincoln County School Principal of the Year in 2012 and 2014. His wife, Joanna, is a 4th grade teacher; he has two children, Nate and Grace.
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