GHCCM Newsletter – September 2023
Ministry Moments Molly’s Message: As fall approaches, GHCCM continues to impact the lives of many who are living in poverty. January through July of 2023, GHCCM distributed $73,215 in rent assistance and $64,849 in utility payments to help ‘keep the lights on’. GHCCM’s Pharmacy filled 10,426 prescriptions and our Medical Clinic completed 3479 patient visits […]
Ministry Unveils New Logo and Updated Website
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) recently unveiled their new logo and updated their website. As Bonita Ferretti, Director of Development, comments, “GHCCM has moved into a new era with 100% emphasis on the services targeting clients who are facing crisis and living in poverty. There are many excellent agencies in the community that serve […]
First Watch Café Soft Opening Benefits GHCCM
First Watch, a daytime café, has opened its largest North Carolina location in Hickory. The restaurant is located at 1510 8th St Dr SE (intersection of Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard and Highway 70). First Watch hosted a ‘Soft Opening’ June 16 and 17 – before officially opening to the public on June 19. The soft opening […]
GHCCM Summer 2023 Newsletter
Dear Friends of GHCCM, It is a joy to touch so many lives each day. I hope you enjoy reading about the updates at GHCCM and the programs and services we continuously provide to those in need. Questions remain about the changes at GHCCM that occurred in 2022. This newsletter contains a list of Questions […]
GHCCM Receives Grant from Catawba County United Way
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) is the recipient of funding from the Catawba County United Way. Recently, Molly Sain, GHCCM Executive Director, accepted an award letter in the amount of $20,000 from the local United Way. The monies will be used to assist with rent and mortgage for those who are facing eviction or […]
Ministry Receives Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) announces receipt of a $25,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation. This grant allows GHCCM to use the funding for day-to-day operations, such as facility expenses, payroll, supplies, etc. General operating dollars are important to fund the work of the ministry. Generally, grantors focus on restricted donations for specialized […]
Medical Ministry at GHCCM Receives Recognition
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) announces that the on-site Medical Clinic recently received the 2023 Standards Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) from their Quality Standards Program. The mission of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable […]
Ministry Announces Dewey’s Bakery Fundraising Store
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) announces their partnership with Dewey’s Bakery in Winston Salem. On Tuesday, November 15, the Dewey’s Bakery Holiday Store will open to the public in Hickory at 31 Thrift and MORE! at 31 1st Avenue SE. The bakery will help raise money while providing a convenient local place to shop […]
Ministry Moves From Food Pantry to a Center for Healthy Food Options
The Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) Board of Directors and Staff announce that in the 54th year of service to the community the ministry is set to embark on a goal-oriented initiative that offers a pathway toward transformation. GHCCM is focusing on meeting the changing needs of our neighbors (clients), reduce the duplication of […]
Ministry Provides Class on Mental Health First Aid USA
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) provided a full day training, Mental Health First Aid USA, for their employees. By taking the class, employees will receive certification in Mental Health First Aid. The class was provided by Partners Behavioral Health Management. The instructors were Stephanie Funderburk and Amber Mathews. Those attending from GHCCM are representatives […]