I - C A R E, Inc.

06/05/2026

What if everything you thought about poverty was wrong?

The truth is that poverty is not one experience.

There are many types of poverty, including:
* Situational poverty
* Generational poverty
* Working poverty
* Senior poverty
* Transitional poverty
* Hidden poverty
* Asset poverty

Each has different causes.
Each creates different challenges.
And each requires different solutions.

Over the coming weeks, we'll take a closer look at the realities behind these experiences and how Community Action Agencies like ICARE help stabilize families and create pathways to opportunity.

Because poverty is a circumstance, not a person's potential.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

🌈 Our 2026 Extended Day Summer Program is officially FULL!

We are incredibly grateful for the strong response from families throughout Iredell County. Thank you for trusting I-CARE to provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and make lasting summer memories.

While all available spaces have been filled for this year's program, families interested in future enrollment opportunities are encouraged to contact us for additional information.

📞 Porsche Dalton
704-873-2858 ext. 208

Thank you for choosing I-CARE and allowing us to be part of your child's journey toward school readiness and lifelong success. 💙

06/01/2026

🖍️NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for I-CARE’s Early Head Start Program! 🌈

Early Head Start helps children ages 1–3 build strong foundations through:
✨ Early learning
✨ Health & wellness support
✨ Family support services
✨ Social & emotional development

Families enrolled in Early Head Start receive access to high-quality support designed to help children thrive while strengthening stability for the entire family.

📌 No cost to eligible families.

📄 Documents needed to apply:
✔️ Medicaid card
✔️ Birth certificate
✔️ Immunization records
✔️ Proof of income

📞 Apply today or call to learn more:
🌐 https://www.icare-inc.org/copy-of-children-s-services
704-873-2858

Serving families in Catawba & Iredell Counties 💙

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🖍️¡AHORA ACEPTAMOS SOLICITUDES para el programa Early Head Start de I-CARE! 🌈
Early Head Start ayuda a niños de 1 a 3 años a construir bases sólidas a través de:
✨ Aprendizaje temprano
✨ Salud y bienestar
✨ Servicios de apoyo familiar
✨ Desarrollo social y emocional
Las familias inscritas en Early Head Start reciben acceso a apoyo de alta calidad diseñado para ayudar a los niños a desarrollarse y fortalecer la estabilidad de toda la familia.
📌 Sin costo para familias elegibles.
📄 Documentos necesarios para solicitar:
✔️ Tarjeta de Medicaid
✔️ Certificado de nacimiento
✔️ Registro de vacunas
✔️ Comprobante de ingresos
📞 ¡Solicite hoy o conozca más!
🌐 https://www.icare-inc.org/copy-of-children-s-services
704-873-2858
Sirviendo a las familias del condado de Iredell y Catawba 💙

05/28/2026

Can you imagine living without heat and AC for an entire year?

When clients are on the path to financial stability, an issue with their HVAC unit or roof can potentially set them back financially and emotionally.

These unexpected hardships can quickly become overwhelming, especially for those in our community with financial struggles, but Community Action is here to help 💙

This Community Action Awareness Month, we are proud to share a powerful client success story that reflects the real impact of I-CARE’s work in our community. Through programs like Head Start, weatherization, urgent repair, workforce development, and compassionate guidance, lives are being transformed every day.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, whose funding through the Urgent Repair Program made this critical roof repair possible.

Thank you to Shelton Moore, CCAP, Director of Economic Mobility and Housing, for sharing this inspiring story and for helping families move toward greater stability and opportunity.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

🌟 NOW ACCEPTING HEAD START APPLICATIONS! 🌟

Give your child a strong start for a brighter future with I-CARE’s Head Start Program serving families across Catawba & Iredell Counties!

Head Start helps children ages 3–4 build confidence, develop school readiness skills, and grow socially and emotionally in a safe, nurturing environment ➡️ all at NO COST to families.

Head Start offers:
📚 Early Learning
🩺 Health & Wellness Support
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Support Services
💙 Social & Emotional Development

We are proud to support children and families by creating pathways toward lifelong learning, stability, and success...

While providing the early childhood infrastructure that helps parents and caregivers work, pursue education and training, and build greater economic stability for their families. 💥

📍 Serving Families in Catawba & Iredell Counties
📞 828-464-1108 or 704-873-2858
🌐 https://www.icare-inc.org/copy-of-children-s-services

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🌟 ¡AHORA ACEPTAMOS SOLICITUDES PARA HEAD START! 🌟

¡Déle a su hijo(a) un comienzo fuerte para un futuro brillante con el programa Head Start de I-CARE, sirviendo a familias en los condados de Catawba e Iredell! 💙

Nuestro programa Head Start ayuda a niños de 3 y 4 años a desarrollar confianza, prepararse para la escuela y crecer social y emocionalmente en un ambiente seguro y enriquecedor ➡️ ¡SIN COSTO para las familias!

Head Start ofrece:
📚 Aprendizaje Temprano
🩺 Salud y Bienestar
👨‍👩‍👧 Servicios de Apoyo Familiar
💙 Desarrollo Social y Emocional

Nos enorgullece apoyar a niños y familias creando oportunidades para el aprendizaje, la estabilidad y el éxito a largo plazo. 💥

📍 Sirviendo a familias en los condados de Catawba e Iredell
📞 828-464-1108 o 704-873-2858
🌐 https://www.icare-inc.org/copy-of-children-s-services

05/26/2026

🖍️NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for I-CARE’s Early Head Start Program! 🌈

Early Head Start helps children ages 1–3 build strong foundations through:
✨ Early learning
✨ Health & wellness support
✨ Family support services
✨ Social & emotional development

Families enrolled in Early Head Start receive access to high-quality support designed to help children thrive while strengthening stability for the entire family.

📌 No cost to eligible families.

📄 Documents needed to apply:
✔️ Medicaid card
✔️ Birth certificate
✔️ Immunization records
✔️ Proof of income

📞 Apply today or call to learn more:
🌐 https://www.icare-inc.org/copy-of-children-s-services
704-873-2858

Serving families in Catawba & Iredell Counties 💙

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🖍️¡AHORA ACEPTAMOS SOLICITUDES para el programa Early Head Start de I-CARE! 🌈

Early Head Start ayuda a niños de 1 a 3 años a construir bases sólidas a través de:
✨ Aprendizaje temprano
✨ Salud y bienestar
✨ Servicios de apoyo familiar
✨ Desarrollo social y emocional

Las familias inscritas en Early Head Start reciben acceso a apoyo de alta calidad diseñado para ayudar a los niños a desarrollarse y fortalecer la estabilidad de toda la familia.

📌 Sin costo para familias elegibles.

📄 Documentos necesarios para solicitar:
✔️ Tarjeta de Medicaid
✔️ Certificado de nacimiento
✔️ Registro de vacunas
✔️ Comprobante de ingresos

📞 ¡Solicite hoy o conozca más!
🌐 https://www.icare-inc.org/copy-of-children-s-services
704-873-2858

Sirviendo a las familias del condado de Iredell y Catawba 💙

05/22/2026

Catawba County Schools will be providing summer meals for children under 18. Please see the shared information to register!

☀️ Summer Feeding 2026 is almost here!

Catawba County Schools is proud to provide nutritious summer meals for all children 18 and under. 🍎🥪

This year’s program includes:
✔️ Expanded pickup times (3:30–5:30 PM on Mondays & Thursdays)
✔️ More convenient distribution locations
✔️ A simplified one-time registration process for the entire summer

📍 New and expanded locations include Bunker Hill High, Fred T. Foard High, the Catawba County Firefighters Museum, Bandys High, Tuttle Elementary and NorthStar Academy.

🔗 Registration Link: http://bit.ly/4nwnyMu