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Caldwell County DSS board approves United Way agency agreement to expand crisis aid

Caldwell County Department of Social Services Board · April 30, 2026
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Summary

The Caldwell County Department of Social Services board approved an annual agency agreement with United Way to allow DSS to use non‑income‑based United Way funds for year‑round crisis assistance including utilities, medications and small rent payments.

The Caldwell County Department of Social Services board voted Tuesday to approve an agency agreement with United Way that staff said will let the department expand short‑term assistance beyond federally income‑restricted energy programs.

Mary Patterson, introduced as an economic services supervisor, told the board United Way funding is not income based and…

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