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The first event, featuring business and corporate leaders, will be held Sept. 16 at the App State Hickory Campus Appalachian State University has announced the launch of The Hickory Leadership Forum, with a focus on “Leading with Compassion.” Hosted on the university’s Hickory campus, this four-part series aims to connect current and emerging leaders in…

HICKORY, N.C.– In partnership with Imagine One Hospitality and hosted by Lenoir-Rhyne University, The Art of Compassion is a gathering of artists, writers, musicians, and entertainers who are looking to spread kindness and compassion in the world through their performances and exhibitions. Launching the 2023-24 series with over 15 events throughout the months of September…

HICKORY — United Way of Catawba County recently received a special muralfrom the CVCC Foundation in partnership with local community initiative TheArt of Compassion and the CVCC Fine Arts Department.The mural was the product of an artistic display at the CVCC FoundationS.T.A.R.T. Gala, a night of entertainment and the celebration of the fine arts atCVCC.…

We love when a school wants to get involved on spreading kindness in the community. Jenkins Elementary School located in Hickory, NC has been so accommodating to making sure their students stay involved with The Art of Compassion Community Outreach Projects. Kindness is more than just a feel-good action; research shows that it's deeply rooted…

We asked schools in the area what are they are doing to promote kindness in the Hickory area, and one local Elementary school stepped up! In honor of the 2024 Super Bowl, Jenkin Elementary School located in Hickory NC, asked students to bring in soup cans to donate to the Hickory Soup Kitchen for their…

As young adults, don’t we all have plans? And even though it might be difficult at first, aren’t we happy when our plans change for the better? Growing up and graduating from high school in Hickory, Heather Childers felt quite excited about the prospect of college. She dreamed of what life would be like once…

On May 28, Lenoir-Rhyne University announced a major partnership with The Art of Compassion, a Hickory-based initiative that inspires and promotes compassion, kindness and love for others through education, arts and entertainment. "We are thrilled to collaborate with The Art of Compassion on this innovative initiative," said Fred Whitt, Ed.D., president of Lenoir-Rhyne University. "By building…

Hickory – The Art of Compassion returns with a new theme centered on “Acts of Kindness.” In partnership with Imagine One Hospitality and hosted by Lenoir-Rhyne University, The Art of Compassion is a gathering of artists, writers, musicians, and entertainers who are looking to spread kindness and compassion in the world through workshops and other…

HICKORY — The Art of Compassion, a series of presentations and workshops surrounding how the power of storytelling, art, and entertainment can be harnessed to promote education, encouragement, support, and love for others, returns for a second year with a brand new theme, “Acts of Kindness.” In partnership with Imagine One Hospitality and hosted by…