Aug. 18, 2023
"To increase the organized capacity of people to help others."
News & Resources
United Way, community partners stock local classrooms
School is just weeks away and the Catawba County United Way is wrapping up this year’s County Wide 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 more donations are expected by the end of August.

Teachers at all three districts have mentioned in the past how valuable it is to have these stockpiles of classroom supplies at their schools to help students throughout the year. Families can access these items by contacting the main office at their child's school.

Thank You…Thank You to everyone who has helped with the United Way School Supply drive this year.

We also thank the Project C homeschool group and the Catawba County Youth Council for helping with the initial sorting and counting of the donations. To learn more or to help, call 828-327-6851.
See more PHOTOS at THIS LINK. 
Nothing Bundt Cakes donates more than $900 to CCUW
Thank You...Thank You - Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Last week they celebrated their one-year anniversary by donating 20% of their sales last Friday to the Catawba County United Way.
The amount came out to be more than $950. We appreciate the donation which will support our ongoing efforts to help those in need in Catawba County.
Thank You again Nothing Bundt Cakes in Hickory.

Learn more about partnering with the United way - 828-327-6851.
Free racing, resource fair, food drive
Enjoy a free night of racing and help local families in need - The Catawba County United Way is partnering with the Hickory Motor Speedway to host the annual Ready to Race United event on Sept. 16.

It's free to see the races and enjoy fireworks.

The United Way is also holding a Food Drive at the event, benefiting: The Salvation Army, Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry, The Corner Table Soup Kitchen in Newton and the Hickory Soup Kitchen.

Donate canned or other non-perishable food (no glass items) prior to the start of racing and help local families.

According to NC 211, more than 3,000 people requested help with buying food and nearly 6,000 asked for information about local food pantries in North Carolina.
For more information, call 828-327-6851.

Photos from 2022 Race United at THIS LINK.
What's Happening...Non-profit news and events
We've all heard the phrase - "It takes a village," and in the non-profit world it's true. The Catawba County United Way enjoys building relationships with its community partners and sees how much greater our impact is because of our collective efforts every day.
Below are some upcoming programs and events from just a few of those partners...please share, and if you're interested, the Catawba County Interagency Council meets the second Thursday every month at the United Way office - 2760 Tate Blvd SE in Hickory.
Call 828-327-6851 for more information or email jbailey@ccunitedway.com.
NC 211 resources for those in need
Do you or someone you know provide care for a loved one? The Caregiver Outreach Program supports local caregivers and offers connection to resources. Call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 OR visit nc211.org/caregiver

From food resources, emergency financial assistance, housing, healthcare, transportation - NC 211 can help you find out which services are available in your community. Call 2-1-1 or visit nc211.org.
Catawba County United Way is one of several community partners who help fund this program.
Since 1944, 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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