Service Nonprofits

Mission To enhance the vitality of participants’ lives and support their caregivers by providing quality adult day services designed to keep them connected to and involved in the community.

To reduce the stigma and impact of HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs and other communicable diseases through access to equitable prevention, education, and care services. ALFA was organized in 1987 as a grassroots effort to provide support services to those affected by HIV/AIDS in Burke County. Due to the rising numbers…

Mission The mission of the American Heart Association is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we step into our second century of impact, our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. We are dedicated to ensuring everyone, everywhere has the…

(formerly Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry) Mission We provide crisis assistance to people in Catawba County.

With nearly 60 years of combined sobriety between founders Steve Palmer and Mickey Bakst, they are proof that you can live a full, rich, rewarding, and sober life while working in restaurants and hospitality. Ben’s Friends is a community of chefs, bartenders, line cooks, servers, sommeliers, host and hostesses, GMs…

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…

Our mission is to provide a focal point for aging resources, as well as opportunities designed to extend independent living and enrich the quality of life for Catawba County’s older adults. We operate the West Hickory Senior Center and partner with libraries, recreation centers, churches, and other organizations to provide…

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,…

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…

Mission Statement To improve seniors’ quality of life by providing them the choice to remain at home through the provision of nutritious meals, education, socialization, wellness activities and community volunteer support.