Youth Services

Mission The mission of the Piedmont Council, BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Scout Oath States: On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country…

Mission Statement Provide a Christian response to the needs of Latinos in our community, closing the cultural gap between Spanish and non-Spanish speakers through advocacy, service and training. Catawba County Hispanic Ministry, commonly known as "Centro Latino," is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Hispanic community in Catawba County, North Carolina. With a deep…

Mission Statement The mission of the Catawba County Partnership for Children is to ensure that all children have the resources and services they need to enter kindergarten healthy and prepared for lifelong success. We provide a variety of well-coordinated and research-based early childhood services for children birth to age five and their families. Through a…

Mission The Council on Adolescents (COA) is the lead agency in teen education and prevention programs in Catawba County. We serve local school systems, community groups, clubs, and faith-based organizations. COA serves more than 6,000 adolescents each year through a variety of in-school and community programs focused on teen pregnancy prevention, preventing distracted driving, making…

Mission Family Guidance Center exists to assist our friends and neighbors in Catawba County, North Carolina with services for domestic violence & sexual assault victims, youth who are experiencing difficulty, or anyone in need of high-quality therapy services. FGC assists people in our community to both find healing from trauma as well as practical services…

Mission LOT Carolinas’ purpose is to identify and service the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children and their caregivers, with the primary focus on children in foster/kinship care. Through a community effort of local churches, businesses, and caring citizens; applying the Biblical principle of helping those in need to glorify God. Involvement Opportunities For…

Mission OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley's mission is to create safer schools and communities for our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning, (LGBTQ+) youth while providing a safe space for youth to gather and learn skills directly benefiting their general and mental health.

Mission Preparing Children and Youth for Their Best Futures. Sipe's Orchard Home is a nonprofit organization located in Conover, North Carolina. Established with a mission to provide care and support for children and youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, or challenging circumstances, Sipe's Orchard Home offers a safe and nurturing residential environment. They focus on…

Mission The Salvation Army is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1866 by Catherine and William Booth. Every day the salvation Army of Greater Hickory and High Country strives to meet human needs in His name without discrimination through Alexander, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, Watauga, and Wilkes County. We offer unique, local programs,…