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One Community United | The Catawba County United Way Podcast
One Community United is your inside look at what’s happening on the human services front in Catawba County, NC. Hosts Mark Bumgarner and Meredith Willis talk through the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful: what’s changing in our community, what challenges we’re facing, and what’s giving people hope.
Each episode features local experts and real conversations about the issues that impact families, neighbors, and nonprofits every day, plus practical ways you can get involved and be part of the solution.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on in Catawba County (and what you can do about it), you’re in the right place.
Connect with Catawba County United Way here!
Episode 6: "Turning Dollars into Impact"
In this episode of One Community United, three first-time Allocations Committee members share their experiences serving in this important volunteer role. They discuss how the process gave them a deepe...
Episode 5: "A Community’s Commitment to Safety: Shelter Home of the Foothills"
In this episode we sit down with Lisa Clontz, the director of the domestic violence and sexual assault shelter, Shelter Home of the Foothills. We explore these organizations takeover of services in Ca...
Episode 4: "Feeding the Community, Building Connections"
In this episode, we sit down with leaders from the Hickory Soup Kitchen and the HOPE Center to explore how compassion, collaboration, and community are transforming lives in our community. From servin...
Episode 3: "County Leadership Unplugged"
In this podcast, Catawba County Manager Mary Furtado, explains how the county’s operational success is driven by strategic growth, strong leadership, and a management approach that focuses on improvin...