On 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

On Friday, May 29 at Fanjoy LaBrenz Studio in Hickory, the CVGAL hosted the second annual fundraiser COLOR OUR WORLD to raise money for the Children’s Assistance Fund. It was a wonderful evening of delicious food provided by Backstreets Bar & Grill, live music by the Zapateado Quartet, and beautiful art by some of the

The Children’s Assistance Fund is working hard to recognize the Senior’s of our judicial district who will be graduating from high school while in foster care. Statistics show only 30% of youth who spend time in the foster care system graduate from high school and only 11% go on to college. Our goal is to

In April we celebrate our wonderful volunteers! Without each one of you, we could not make the difference in the life of a foster child. Thank you for being that voice, that support, and for bending over to help a child up. You are AWESOME! Click here to read more:  2015 Official Press Release –

Enjoy the latest copy of The Guardian’s Voice. Click here to read  December Newsletter

We are so thankful to the NC Community Foundation for believing in our mission! Our first grant will be used to recruit new guardian ad litem volunteers for our district by participating in community events, holding information sessions, and other media. http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/catawba-valley-guardian-ad-litem-association-receives-grant/article_23065534-6c55-11e4-98b2-bf380145fc8c.html

The fabulous ladies at Elite Hair Design in Lincolnton, NC raised over $600 by raffling a basket of beauty and hair products through the month of October. Organized by JT Strange, this event was also to help bring awareness to abuse and neglect of children in the surrounding area. The proceeds were presented to both

CVGAL is holding a fundraiser via CrowdRise to raise money for the Children’s Assistance Fund. Thrivent Financial has agreed to match every $3 we raise with $1 until October 15. Help us make dreams come true for children in the foster care system. DONATE TODAY via the attached link.  Thank You!  https://www.crowdrise.com/harvestofhopeforfosterchildren/fundraiser/catawbavalleyguardia

From September 17 – November 1, Elite Hair Design in Lincolnton, NC will be raffling a bountiful basket of hair supplies and equipment valued at $500. A donation of $10 will get you one ticket and a chance to win. All proceeds will benefit Catawba Valley GAL’s Children’s Assistance Fund and Lincoln County Coalition Against

For the second year, Catawba Valley GAL Association is a participating charity with the Hickory Kia Classic Golf Tournament hosted by Rock Barn Golf & Country Club in Hickory, NC October 13 – 19, 2014. All proceeds raised from this tournament will be used to fund local charities and their missions. CVGALA will receive 100%