The Catawba Valley Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $53,600 in grants to 19 organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

• $5,000 to 957 Mobile Café for general operating support 
• $2,500 to Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office for Beyond the Badge: Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office youth camp 
• $3,000 to Catawba County Council on Aging for West Hickory Senior Center Food Pantry 
• $2,500 to Catawba County Hispanic Ministry, Inc. (Centrino Latino) for Camino a Bienestar/Journey to Well-Being 
• $3,000 to Catawba County Partnership for Children for KidsREADy Catawba 
• $2,500 to Christian Crisis Center of Alexander County for general operating support 
• $5,000 to Helping Hands Clinic of Caldwell County, Inc. for medical interpreter program 
• $2,500 to Hickory Soup Kitchen for 100% Healthy Choice Grocery 
• $2,500 to Outright Youth of Catawba Valley for the Beacon Project, a mental health and harm reduction program 
• $2,500 to Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center, Inc. for empowering students through research-based literacy instruction 
• $1,500 to Pregnancy Care Center for STI/STD services expansion 
• $1,820 to Safe Harbor of NC, Inc. for Empowered for Independence 
• $2,500 to The Salvation Army of Hickory for mental and physical wellness for youth 
• $5,000 to Shelter Home of Caldwell County, Inc. for Shelter Home of the Foothills operations support 
• $1,280 to Shining Hope Farms for equitable access to enriching mental health counseling 
• $2,500 to Sipe’s Orchard Home for youth transitional living program support 
• $2,500 to South Caldwell Christians Ministries for Keeping Families Housed 2025 
• $2,500 to Strong Life Ministries for homeless transportation initiative 
• $3,000 to Women’s Resource Center, Inc. for No Strings Attached (NSA): 24/7 access to free period products

“It is a great honor to support local nonprofits and community organizations with our grants,” said Gary Herman, advisory board president of the Catawba Valley Community Foundation. “Permanent philanthropy strengthens the fabric of our communities.” 

Funds for 2025 grants came from CVCF’s community grantmaking fund and the Brian Long Youth Fund. Each year, CVCF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches. 

The grants are a portion of community support provided by CVCF this year. Earlier this year, CVCF granted $540,000 through the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund. The grants were awarded to local organizations to support long-term recovery, resiliency and unmet needs related to Hurricane Helene. Learn more about these grants. 

Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/Catawba-Valley to learn more about CVCF and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.  

Catawba Valley Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Advisory board members are volunteers who live and work in Alexander, Caldwell and Catawba counties, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Herman, board members include Kim Holden (vice president), Linda Chambers (secretary), Suzan Anderson, Chris Brauns, Cindy Covington, Jordan Faulkner, Amanda Freeland, Dr. Dianne Little, Michael McNally, John Teeter and Jamie Treadaway. 

About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation transforms the collective generosity of our donors into a permanent source of community support, with a focus on the state’s rural areas.    

NCCF partners with donors and a network of affiliates to sustain over 1,300 endowments totaling nearly $570 million in assets. More than $338 million has been awarded as grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students, creating stronger communities for generations to come.    

To learn more about how we turn generosity into impact, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.