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 […]
Ministry Participates in Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) is participating in Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, a nationwide week of action where communities draw attention to the concerns related to poverty. Staff and volunteers from GHCCM will spend the week in community service, fundraising, and advocacy events that help support these important concerns. “Hunger and Homelessness impacts […]
Ministry Receives Grant from The Duke Endowment
Press Release Pictured Left to right Guy Guarino, Chief Development Officer, CVHS Molly Sain, Director GHCCM Medical Clinic Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) announces receipt of a $250,000 grant for its Medical Clinic from The Duke Endowment. This grant will help the ministry to provide Hope, Help, and Healing for all by improving health […]
Ministry Holds Event to End Smoking
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) announces the “Great American Smokeout,” an event aiming to reduce the use of tobacco products in both Catawba and Alexander County. The event will be held at the Dr. John and Carol de Perczel Whole Life Center (206 1st Ave. SE, Hickory, NC) and Hickory […]
Eagle Scout Projects Benefit GHCCM
Eagle Scouts Caleb McMurray and Dylan Lasecki of the Boys Scouts of America completed projects at Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministries (GHCCM) to assist the ministry in their mission to provide Hope, Help, and Healing for All. As stated by the Boy Scouts of America website, “The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is […]
Ministry and Farmers Market Host Fall Fundraiser
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) and the Downtown Hickory Farmers Market (DHFM) announce the second meal in the two-meal series, Farm to Fork, Expand the Table. The event benefits and supports the mission of both organizations: offering Hope Help and Healing for All in most need and offering fresh, locally grown foods and produce […]
Ministry Receives Grant From Food Lion Feeds
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) announces receipt of a $4,000 grant from the Foundation for the Carolinas and the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. GHCCM’s goal is to provide Hope, Help, and Healing for All. To accomplish this goal, GHCCM helps through services provided by one of our ministries, the GHCCM Nutrition Center, with […]
Ministry Executive Director Announces Transition
Rev. Dr. Kathy H. Wood, Executive Director of Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) announces her plan to transition from GHCCM to a full-time position serving the church community. In September of 2020, Rev. Dr. Wood became an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ, Western North Carolina Association of the Southern Conference. Following […]