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Read MoreCatawba Valley GAL Association will be awarding (3) $1,500 scholarships to any youth aging out of the foster care system at the age of 18 and attending a vocational or technical school, community college or university. Currently enrolled students and previous scholarship winners are eligible to apply. Applications are due by June 15, 2020. To
Read MoreTrinity Swink is a rising sophomore at Lenoir Rhyne University majoring in Psychology. She is a Dean’s List student who is working diligently towards meeting her goals. She works part time and also tutors other students in the writing center on campus. Trinity’s goal is to receive her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and one
Read MoreOn February 8, the board of CVGAL voted to offer (3) $1,000 scholarships to any foster child from Burke, Caldwell or Catawba counties who plans to attend a qualified program at a community college, trade school or university in the Fall of 2018. An application along with requirements may be obtained by calling or emailing
Read MoreThe 3rd annual WISH UPON THE MOON fundraiser was held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Crescent Moon Cafe in Hickory, NC. Over 60 businesses and individuals donated items for the silent auction where over 50 baskets were auctioned raising $14,000. Local craft brewers donated an exciting line up of craft beverages with 100% of the
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2017 11:00am (Registration 9:30am) Blue Ridge Harley Davidson Join us for a law enforcement led ride through Catawba County to help raise funds to make wishes come true for local children in foster care. Pre-registered riders through September 1 will receive lunch and a cool teeshirt. Registration the day of the ride will
Read MoreThe board members of CVGAL voted on March 7, 2017 to fund three $1,000 college scholarships for three foster youth in either Caldwell, Catawba or Burke counties. These scholarships will allow youth who are aging out of foster care at 18 to attend a community college, a trade school, or university. Applications may be obtained
Read MoreThe 2nd annual Wish Upon the Moon held on December 3, 2016 at Crescent Moon Cafe in downtown Hickory was a HUGE success. We surpassed our goal of $10,000 by raising $11,857 thanks to the generosity of over 50 local businesses and individuals who believed in our mission. This money will be used in 2017
Read MoreOn Friday, April 15, 2016 the staff of Outback Steakhouse in Hickory treated Guardian ad Litem volunteers from Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties to a delicious lunch of blooming onion, salad, and chicken or steak to honor them for their tireless work with abused and neglected children in the court system. These volunteers spend many
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