Catawba County United Way

08/31/2026

Thank You Shelter Home of the Foothills for taking on this important outreach in Catawba County...what an amazing staff.

🔒 THE FINAL PIECE IS ALMOST READY... 🔒

September 1st, 2026 marks TWO YEARS since Shelter Home of the Foothills answered the call — stepping up to provide domestic violence, sexual assault, r**e crisis, and human trafficking services right here in Catawba County.

It has been a long, hard road. And every single mile was worth it.💜

In just two years, we have stood beside more than 1,000 survivors from the Catawba County community — 1,000+ lives touched, 1,000+ stories of courage, 1,000+ reasons we refuse to stop.

But we've been holding a secret... 🤫When we took over, we inherited a time-worn facility — one that arrived later than promised and needed far more than a fresh coat of paint. So we rolled up our sleeves. Wall by wall. Room by room. Because survivors don't just deserve a roof — they deserve safety, dignity, privacy, and peace.

Every improvement we made was about one thing: creating a space where healing can actually begin.And now... the wait is almost over.

🏠✨🚨 A totally renovated, 22-BED EMERGENCY SHELTER — right here in Catawba County — is about to be revealed. 🚨

📅 Beginning TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, we'll be dropping MAJOR announcements right here on social media — important dates, big reveals, and the moment you've all been waiting for... our GRAND OPENING is closer than you think.

👀You won't want to miss a single post.

Turn on your notifications.

🔔The best is yet to come. 💜

08/31/2026

Wandering what's happening in the nonprofit world? Check out this week's Catawba County Untied Newsletter - Email link https://conta.cc/45SrZZW

08/28/2026

Another great program having real impact for our seniors in Catawba County.

If you would like to learn how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact in our community, please visit our website: mealsonwheelsofcatawbacounty.org or call us for more information, 828-695-5610.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our seniors!

08/27/2026

In the last 30 days, finding help with rent and paying an electric bill were the two biggest requests for help NC 211 received from Catawba County.

Requests by the numbers:
-Shelters – 48
-Rent assistance – 59
-Low-cost housing – 28
-Electric bills – 52
-Food – 20

NC 211 is the United Way of North Carolina's health and human services information line, open 24/7.

The Catawba County United Way is proud to help fund NC 211 locally, ensuring the ability to connect those in crisis with the resources they need.

For help - Call NC 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or (888) 892 1162 or visit https://nc211.org/.

08/26/2026

"Sometimes being hungry doesn't mean the absence of food," Melanie Elrod - The Corner Table Frozen Foods Delivery Volunteer.
Melanie talks about the impact of a meal to a single mom with three children.

Help make an Impact for those in need - United Way Catawba County is hosting a Food Drive at the Hickory Motor Speedway during Championship night – Sept. 19 – to benefit Ashure Ministry, The Corner Table Community Kitchen, the Hickory Soup Kitchen and The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory.
Drop off nonperishable foods (no glass) at the main gates prior to the start of the races.
Questions? Call John at the United Way: 828-327-6851.

-Video edited by John Bailey/Catawba County United Way

08/25/2026

The United Way was excited to be part of today’s Summer Point-In-Time Count hosted by the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) Homeless Response Team at the Hickory Soup Kitchen.
A dozen local nonprofits were part of a resource fair to share information about their agencies and programs. The United Way talked to individuals about NC 211 and the county-wide food resources list.
The summer PIT Count helps pinpoint needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
There will be several other local nonprofits helping with the count throughout this week – Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry, Strong Life Ministries, The Corner Table.
Branches of the Catawba County Library system along with the Hickory City Libraries are also participating in the count.

08/25/2026

Thank You...Thank You...Thank You

08/24/2026

Our “Back to School” photos

08/24/2026

We jumped on the Back to School photo trend