Category: Social Services
SMO Activities for December
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December including musical performances, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations....
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Meals on Wheels - urgent need
Meals on Wheels of Catawba County has an immediate need for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in various locations throughout Catawba County....
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SMO Activities for November
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November including musical performances, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations....
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D-SNAP Application Period Open
Catawba County residents may be eligible to apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)...
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SMO Activities October 2024
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October including musical performances, craft classes, cooking demonstrations, Animal Encounters by Catawba Science Center....
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SMO Activities for Sept 2024
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September including musical performances, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations....
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SMO Activities for August 2024
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including a trip to the farmers market, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations....
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SMO Activities for July 2024
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including a trip to the farmers market, theatrical performance, and cooking demonstrations....
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DSS Staff Complete Training
Twelve employees of Catawba County Social Services recently completed a 9-month training program aimed at strengthening their personal and professional leadership skills...
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Elder Abuse Awareness
In conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which takes place June 15, Catawba County Social Services encourages all residents to recognize and report signs of elder...
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SMO Activities for June 2024
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in June including a trip to the farmers market and cooking demonstrations....
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SMO Activities for May 2024
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in May including musical performances, craft classes, and cooking demonstrations....
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Child Abuse Prevention
April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. This designation serves as a poignant reminder of our shared responsibility to ensure the safety and...
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SMO Activities for April 2024
Hickory– Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in April including creating Q tip Painted Florals Art with Hickory Museum of Art....
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SMO Activities for March 2024
HICKORY – Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including musical performances, craft classes and cooking demonstrations....
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SMO Activities for February 24
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February including creating Notan Hearts Art with Hickory Museum of Art....
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SMO Activities for January '24
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January including musical performances, craft classes, and cooking demonstrations....
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SMO Activities for Dec 2023
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December including musical performances, craft classes, and cooking demonstrations....
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2023 Share the Love
Subaru's 2023 Share the Love Event is underway....
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Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November including musical performances, craft classes and cooking demonstrations....
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SMO Activities - November 2023
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November including musical performances, craft classes and cooking demonstrations....
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SMO Activities October 2023
SENIORS MORNING OUT ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE PAINTING MIXED MEDIA PUMPKINS AND COOKING DEMOS....
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SMO September 2023
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September including Shake, Rattle and Roll Junk Drumming with the Hickory Music Factory at all five of the sites....
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SMO Activities August 2023
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including trips to the farmers market and cooking demonstrations....
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SMO Activities for July 2023
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including a theatrical performance and cooking demonstrations....
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Recognize & Report Elder Abuse
In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, Catawba County Social Services encourages all residents to recognize and report elder abuse when it occurs...
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SMO Activities for May 2023
Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in May including cooking demonstrations, crafts and musical performances...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in April including musical performances, craft classes and cooking demonstrations....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including cooking demonstrations, crafts and musical performances....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out activities to include bluegrass Christmas concert, cooking demos, crafts, and wellness programs....
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2022 Share the Love Event
The 2022 Subaru Share the Love Event is underway with Meals on Wheels of Catawba County as the Hometown Charity at Jim Armstrong Subaru....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out Activities November 2022...
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SMO to Host Drum Circles
Seniors Morning Out will be hosting drum circles for area seniors....
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Baby Safe Sleep Practices
Every year, around 130 babies in North Carolina and more than 3,500 across the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly while sleeping, according to SafeSleepNC.org...
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Meals on Wheels Adding Route
Meals on Wheels is Adding a Hickory Delivery Route...
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance
The COVID-19 Relief Program continues to be available to provide financial assistance to families or individuals in Catawba County experiencing a financial hardship with...
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Water Bill Assistance
Households needing help paying their water bill may apply for financial assistance from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low-Income Household Water...
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2021 Share the Love Event
Meals on Wheels of Catawba County teams with Jim Armstrong Subaru to help homebound seniors...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September including cooking classes and educational programs....
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Seniors Morning Out Re-opening
Seniors Morning Out sites are re-opening on Tuesday, July 6th. Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including craft and cooking classes...
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Recognize, Report Elder Abuse
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place June 15, 2021. The purpose of the day is to promote a better understanding of the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults...
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Medicaid Transformation
Starting March 15, 2021, there is a new way to get Medicaid health care...
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Meals on Wheels Cancelled 2/18
Due to forecasted weather and potentially unsafe road conditions...
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2020 Share the Love Event
Meals on Wheels of Catawba County teams with Jim Armstrong Subaru to help homebound seniors...
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New & Departing Board for DSS
The North Carolina Social Services Commission has appointed Sarah Temple to a three-year term on the Catawba County Social Services Board...
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Child Support Awareness
August has been declared Child Support Awareness Month in North Carolina...
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, September 8th....
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Crisis Intervention Funds
Funding is now available to help Catawba County residents in crisis pay heating or cooling bills or secure heating or cooling resources from the NC Dept of Health & Human...
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, August 11th....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 9:00-10:30 AM Saturday, July 25th....
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Apply Online for Benefits
To help support social distancing, the NC Dept of Health & Human Services has made it easier for residents to apply online for Medicaid and Food & Nutrition Services benefits....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, July 14th....
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COVID-19 Relief Program
Individuals experiencing financial hardship paying mortgage, rent, utilities or other expense due to COVID-19 may apply for financial assistance through the COVID-19 Relief...
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, June 9th....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, May 12th....
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Foster Care Sunday 2020
Churches and any religious group in the Catawba valley are being asked to participate in the 5th Annual Foster Care Sunday on May 17th....
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We Can Help in Trying Times
Karen Harrington, Director of Catawba County Social Services, writes about National Child Abuse Prevention Month...
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 8:00-9:30 AM Thursday, April 30th....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, April 14th....
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DSS Encourages Online Apps
Catawba County Social Services reminds residents that online applications are available for Food and Nutrition Services (formerly Food Stamps) and Medical Assistance...
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Changes to Meals on Wheels
Catawba County Meals on Wheels has temporarily modified its delivery schedule to help protect the health of its clients. Starting Monday, March 16...
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SMO Sites to Close Temporarily
Due to current guidance regarding gatherings for high-risk individuals, Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services is temporarily closing all...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March, including musical performance and cooking classes....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, March 10th....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February, including Valentine’s Day Celebrations and Craft Classes....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting on Saturday Feb. 15th from 9:00-10:30 AM....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, February 11th....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January, including musical performances and craft classes....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, January 14th....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December, including holiday celebrations and craft classes....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, December 10th....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, November 12th....
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Senior Nutrition Earns Award
Senior Nutrition Services, a division of Catawba County Social Services, has received a 2019 LGFCU Excellence in Innovation Award from the...
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 8:00-9:30 AM on Thursday, October 24th....
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Fall Recruitment Festival
Family Builders invites anyone interested in serving children experiencing foster care to attend a Fall Recruitment Festival on Sat. Oct. 26th from 2:00-4:00 PM....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October, including a large bingo event and craft classes....
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Sr Nutrition Earns State Award
Senior Nutrition Services, a division of Catawba County Social Services, has received a Social Services Institute Best Practice Award from the North Carolina Association of...
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, October 8th....
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DSS New & Retiring Board
Catawba County Social Services recently welcomed three new members to the Catawba County Social Services Board and thanked departing Board members...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September, including musical performances and craft classes....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, Sept. 10th....
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the resource family information meeting at 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, August 13th....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities
Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August, including visits to the Farmer’s Market and cooking classes....
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Volunteer with Catawba County
Do you have the desire to serve our community, meet new people or learn new skills during your free time? Volunteer with Catawba County! Many opportunities are available......
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Cooling-Related Crisis Funds
Households experiencing a cooling-related crisis may apply for financial assistance from the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)......
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Foster/Adoption Info Meeting
Family Builders invites those interested in fostering/adoption to attend an info meeting on Saturday July 27th from 10:00-11:30 AM at the Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library....
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Meals on Wheels Receives Grant
Catawba County United Way awarded Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services $24,300 to help cover meals costs for Meals on Wheels and Seniors Morning Out......
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