HICKORY, NC — June 10, 2025 — Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) held a special Circle of Hope Donor Recognition Reception to honor individuals, organizations, and foundations whose generosity sustains and empowers the ministry’s work in the community.
In 2024, GHCCM introduced designated giving levels to celebrate and encourage philanthropic partnership. To launch this initiative, the Circle of Hope Honor Society was established with the guiding message: “Leading with Love, Giving with Purpose.”
The ministry proudly recognizes the following as Lifetime Inaugural Members of the Circle of Hope Honor Society:
- Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Hickory
- Lee and Andrea (Coco) Teeter
- Ron and Janet Key
- Jay and Megan Teeter
- The Yount Foundation Inc.
- In Loving Memory of Dr. Forrest Edwards Peeler by Carol Peeler de Perczel and Family
- In Loving Memory of Dr. John Earl by Jane Earl and Family
In addition to Lifetime Members, many generous donors contributed at recognized giving levels and joined the 2024 Circle of Hope Membership. These include:
- The Beaver Family Foundation
- The Bolick Foundation
- Catawba County United Way
- First Presbyterian Church
- Adam and Sheree Earl
- Leon Levine Foundation
- Lowes Foods / Alex Lee / MDI
- Ron and Vickie Livingston
- NC Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
- NC Coalition to End Homelessness
- NC Office of Rural Health
- TSH Charitable Foundation
GHCCM also recognizes the vital role of in-kind support in expanding ministry services. Donors honored at the Circle of Hope level for their generous contributions include:
- Catawba Radiology
- Catawba Valley Health System
- LabCorp
With an annual operating budget of $1.5 million, GHCCM relies on the support of individuals, businesses, churches, foundations, and community fundraisers. In addition, more than $5 million in in-kind goods and services are contributed annually to strengthen GHCCM’s mission.
GHCCM is a service-based ministry dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing poverty or homelessness.
Our programs are staffed with compassionate professionals who walk alongside clients on their journey, offering not just aid, but hope and transformation.
For more information about GHCCM and how you can support its mission, please visit www.ccmhickory.org