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Serving Caldwell, Catawba, and Burke Counties

CVGAL is a nonprofit 501-C-3 created by volunteers to educate the public about the desperate need for volunteers in our 3- county area. Our mission is to assist the GAL program in Judicial District 25 and to raise funds to help provide for the needs of abused and neglected children we represent.

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ABOUT US

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Who We Are

CVGAL was founded in April, 2013 by volunteers who believed in the need for more outside support for the state Guardian Ad Litem program.

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Our Mission

CVGALA is committed to improving the lives of children in Foster Care, by providing funds for enrichment activities, and supporting the recruitment and retention of the Guardian Ad Litem to advocate for these children.

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NC Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

North Carolina Guardian ad Litem equips community volunteers to serve abused and neglected children by advocating for their best interests in court.

How Can I Help?

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHAMPION: AN ADULT WHO WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON THEM, WHO UNDERSTANDS THE POWER OF CONNECTION AND INSISTS THEY BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN POSSIBLY BE.”  – RITA PIERSON

VOLUNTEER

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    Child Advocate

    Represent and promote the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system and to work towards a plan that will ensure these children are in a safe, permanent home. Learn More

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    Volunteer

    Help us meet our goals through advocacy, fundraising, and assist with recruiting volunteers.  

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    Become a Foster Parent

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    Donate

    See how your donation can make a difference in a child's life.

“A HUNDRED YEARS FROM NOW, IT WILL NOT MATTER WHAT MY BANK ACCOUNT WAS, THE SORT OF HOUSE I LIVED IN, OR THE KIND OF CAR I DROVE, BUT THE WORLD MAY BE DIFFERENT BECAUSE I WAS IMPORTANT IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD.” – FOREST E. WITCRAFT

LATEST NEWS

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2025 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED

By ChurchDev | January 30, 2023
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New Adulting Assistance

By ChurchDev | March 24, 2022
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CHILDREN’S ASSISTANCE FUND INFORMATION

By ChurchDev | August 15, 2021

IT ISN’T WHAT WE SAY OR THINK THAT DEFINES US, BUT WHAT WE DO.” JANE AUSTEN

TO OUR SUPPORTERS - THANK YOU

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Your Generosity Makes a Difference!

Women Who Care Group has selected to support our non-profit!

Our mission at Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Association is to provide foster children from District 25 with sports and educational activities that will allow them to learn and grow into productive adults. Any and all support goes to a wonderful cause.

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“We do not need to know the beginning of a child’s story to change the ending.”- Fi Newood

URGENT NEED

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Your Help Is Needed Today!

When children come into care, we like to provide them with an “Emergency Bag”, these contain toiletries, a new comfortable outfit and sometimes a blanket or stuff animal depending on the age of the child. Right now we are in need of comfortable outfits (sweat pants and t-shirt) in each of these sizes; Juniors/Women sizes XS, M, L, XXL and Men sizes S, M, L, XL. We do accept gently used clothing as well, but do prefer new items for these bags.

Donations can be mailed or dropped off at 3050 11th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory NC 28601. 

CHILDREN ARE GREAT IMITATORS. SO GIVE THEM SOMETHING GREAT TO IMITATE.

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Make A Difference In A Child's Life!

2025 Gifts of Hope

With your generosity, CVGAL was able to assist children in our community with over $5,000 in aid in the first few months of 2025.  The assistance we provided ranged from tutoring, camps, athletic and music equipment, field trips, laptops, adulting needs and much more! Your donations will continue to help the needs of foster children in our community in 2025!

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CHILDREN ARE GREAT IMITATORS. SO GIVE THEM SOMETHING GREAT TO IMITATE.

GALNEWLGOO300

is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Our Supporters

  • Paramount Automotive
  • Catawba First Insurance
  • Consignment for a Cause
  • Black Tie Realty, Inc.
  • Limb Walkers Tree & Crane Service
  • Hickory Kiwanis Club
  • Cafe' Rule
  • Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
  • R.H. Barringer Distributing Co. Inc.

Connect With Us

(828) 469-7441

CatawbaValleyGALA@gmail.com

PO Box 9060 Hickory, NC 28603