Catawba County United Way

10/16/2026

A great resource to share in our county. Thank you Second Harvest Food Bank.

10/15/2026

Congratulations Angela Isenhower at Vanguard.

Angela’s name was drawn as this week’s finalist for the 2026 Catawba County United Way Car Giveaway.

Thank you, Paramount Auto Group in Hickory for donating the vehicle, and thank you Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, for overseeing this year’s drawings.

Employees at local businesses running a United Way campaign who donate a minimum of $100 are eligible to enter each week's drawing.

Funds raised during the annual Catawba County United Way campaign support local non-profit efforts to help individuals and families facing a crisis in our community.

Want to be part of this year’s United Way campaign? Call 828-327-6851 for more information about hosting a United Way campaign at your company. The Car Giveaway winner will be chosen on Dec. 10.

Thank You to everyone who supports the CCUW every year.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Volunteers Needed - This year's Halloween Kaboom - Oct. 24 - the biggest Halloween celebration in the county and the biggest Fireworks Show this year - is also raising funds to support the Catawba County United Way.

It will be held at the Hickory Motor Speedway.

And we can use some help. Volunteers will help park vehicles and greet guests.

The event starts with a Trunk or Treat at 3 p.m. on the Race Track with more than 100 vendors, and later that evening will be the fireworks show.

Volunteer are asked to show up between 1:30 and 2 p.m. to help with parking.

Questions? Call or email John at the United Way - [email protected] or 828-327-6851.

10/13/2026

The United Way wants to thank the students from the NC Cooperative Extension Juntos Program who helped Monday night to pack the team gift bags for this year's John F. Hall Catawba County United Way Cross Country Invitational. We have 25 teams with more than 500 runners competing at Southside Park in Newton Wednesday.

10/08/2026

Congratulations Treva Pope at Peoples Bank.

Treva’s name was drawn as the first finalist for the 2026 Catawba County United Way Car Giveaway.

Thank you, Paramount Auto Group in Hickory for donating the vehicle, and thank you Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, for overseeing this year’s drawings.
Employees at local businesses running a United Way campaign who donate a minimum of $100 are eligible to enter each week's drawing.

Funds raised during the annual Catawba County United Way campaign support local non-profit efforts to help individuals and families facing a crisis in our community.

Want to be part of this year’s United Way campaign? Call 828-327-6851 for more information about hosting a United Way campaign at your company. The Car Giveaway winner will be chosen on Dec. 10.

Thank You to everyone who supports the CCUW every year.

10/08/2026

Christmas is quickly approaching!
We are looking for individuals, families, or groups who would be interested in donating Christmas bags for our seniors.
Your thoughtful gifts will help make the holidays a little brighter and bring some extra joy to the seniors we serve!
If you or your group would like to participate, please call our office at 828-695-5610.

10/07/2026

Keeping a roof over your head and the lights on - In the last 30 days, NC 211 received more than 330 requests for help from Catawba County, with housing and electric bills still at the top of the list.

Top Requests by the numbers:
-Shelters – 64
-Rent assistance – 52
-Low-cost housing – 29
-Electric bills – 45
-Employment/Financial Assistance – 14

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/.

10/06/2026

Help everyone's favorite United Way pug, Roxy, raise money to support this year's Catawba County United Way Teen Christmas outreach.
Part of the annual Catawba County Christmas Bureau, Teen Christmas supports families with teens during the holidays. Call the United Way to learn how you can help - 828-327-6851.