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The North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program has launched across the state to help improve healthcare access and strengthen community connections to positively impact health outcomes for all residents in North Carolina, specifically in rural communities. The program's Digital Health and Technology Initiative is in partnership between the NC Department of Health and Human Services, the NC Department of Information Technology's Division of Broadband and Digital Oppor

September 27, 2026 marks the second anniversary of the date Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. The United Way is designed to stop everything in the event of an emergency. Community Resiliency is one of our 4 key impact pillars. Following Hurricane Helene, the United Way of Caldwell County began a collection drive the Monday after the Hurricane Helene hit our county. By Friday, we delivered 3,000 supplies during the Caldwell County Schools feeding site hours

On September 17, 2026, Andrew Littlefield, Office & Programs Assistant of the United Way of Caldwell County, visited our state association, the United Way of North Carolina, in Cary, NC. The visit started with meeting Jaqueline Lopez, the Contact Center Manager, who walked visitors through the call center software and explained how calls are handled. Guests were able to see the call center in action. Andrew then met with Angela Trejos-Baszczewski, the Quality Assurance & Tra

Executive Director, Kathy Austin, has been selected for The Caldwell Chamber's Leadership Caldwell program. Leadership Caldwell has been serving the needs of our community since 1993. Participants in each years cohort experience professional growth, discovery of hidden community assets, and make lifelong friendships and connections. Leadership Caldwell is designed to empower individuals and strengthen organizations through focused, intentional leadership development. The dy

We are so excited to formally introduce Be Well Caldwell to our community. Over the past few months, we have been working behind the scenes to help shape our newest United Way program, Be Well Caldwell. We've met with dozens of local community partners to listen and learn, across multiple industries--hearing firsthand about the needs they see, how mental health is impacting our community, where gaps exist, and what solutions could make a meaningful difference. We also knew

A leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kathy Austin, IOM, Executive Director of the United Way of Caldwell County, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual's completion of 96

Released on June 10, 2026, a new update to The State of ALICE report in North Carolina finds that 1,816,053 households — 41% of all households in the state — were unable to afford the basic cost of living in 2024. Combining households in poverty with ALICE households (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), the report shows that millions of working families are one emergency away from crisis. This is because many essential jobs do not pay enough; for example, 53% of Co

On May 13, 2026, United Way of North Carolina recognized 19 Spirit of North Carolina Award winners for the 2025 year, representing 12 local United Ways. The United Way of Caldwell County received two awards! The Spirit of North Carolina Awards offers United Ways in North Carolina communities with opportunities to honor organizations and individuals who exemplify the "spirit" of their community. Winners meet specific standards of achievement and are nominated by their local

April is Financial Literacy Month- a time to focus on building knowledge, confidence, and tools that help individuals and families achieve financial stability. At the United Way of Caldwell County, Financial Security is one of our four key impact areas because we know that when people have the resources and understanding to manage their finances, our entire community becomes stronger. But here's the reality: For many working families, making ends meet isn't just about budge

The United Way of Caldwell County announces the launch of United Way's free tax filing through My Free Taxes for the new tax season. My Free Taxes lets U.S. tax filers who earned less than $89,000 last year file their federal and state taxes online - for free. Since 2009, My Free Taxes has helped people across America file more than 1.5 million in returns and has saved citizens $318 million in tax prep fees. To date, over $2.1 billion has been received in refunds! Most file

As we approach this weekend, there is a potential for a winter storm that may affect our communities. Our friends at the American Red Cross Blue Ridge Piedmont Chapter have put together some information for us to share to ensure the community has everything they need to be prepared. Click below to download the Be Red Cross Ready Power Outage Checklist and their Winter Storm Checklist (available in English and Spanish) See below for some additional winter preparedness tips. B

We're hosting a Winter Wellness Drive for Classroom United. Please donate Lysol/disinfecting wipes or tissues to keep students, teachers, and classrooms healthy this winter!

Learn more about the often unseen ALICE population in North Carolina