McDowell Access to Care and Health

07/24/2025

MATCH will be at the food distribution tomorrow, partnering with the Foothills Food Hub to support neighbors with SNAP benefit applications.

If you need help applying or have questions about eligibility, come see us — we’re here to help! 💚

🛒 NEW Distribution Alert!
We’re hosting a free market-style food distribution at Marion First Free Will Baptist Church (947 Baldwin Ave, Marion, NC 28752) on the last Friday of each month starting at 1:00 while supplies last!
Come and choose the seasonal food that works best for your home and kitchen.
Farm fresh, no cost, no questions. Just good food. 💚

07/23/2025

📣 Happening Today at 1 PM!
Join our friends at the McDowell County Library for “Intro to Estate Planning Tools,” a free session hosted by McDowell Cooperative Extension 💻📜

This event is designed especially for seniors who want to learn how to use digital tools to support their estate planning. Whether you’re just getting started or want to feel more confident navigating online platforms, this session is for you! 🧓👵✨

✅ Learn how to access, create, and store important documents digitally
✅ Get tips for protecting your information online
✅ Ask questions and get support in a welcoming space

📍 McDowell County Library
🕐 Today at 1 PM

MATCH is proud to share opportunities like this that support whole-person care and digital confidence for all in our community 💙

Join us today at 1pm at the McDowell County Library for Intro to Estate Planning Tools. This session is designed for seniors who want to learn about the digital tools available for estate planning. Don't miss this opportunity to gain knowledge & confidence in managing your estate planning digitally. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/23/2025

A second chance deserves strong support. 💪🏾 Join us tonight on Zoom! 💻

𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩
𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 & 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐏𝐌

Recently released and looking for support? You don’t have to do it alone. Operation Gateway hosts a free Virtual Reentry Support Group twice a week to connect, uplift, and walk alongside you as you transition back into the community.

👥 Led by Rev. Philip Cooper
📍 Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7PM
🔗 Join us on Zoom: TinyURL.com/ReentrySupportGroup
📱 Meeting ID: 868 0765 2046
🔒 Passcode: 649913

✨ No judgement. Just support.
Back in the community. Backed by community.

07/23/2025

Last night, MATCH had the privilege of joining West Marion, Inc.’s Racial Equity Collaborative meeting 🤝. We’re deeply grateful to be part of a space where community members come together to better understand the inequities around us and unite in the work toward health and racial equity 🌍❤️.

We were especially touched by the generosity of those who brought school supplies ✏️📚 for our upcoming Back to School Resource Fair and incredibly thankful to receive a heartfelt donation 💛 from the local NAACP chapter to help us purchase even more for students in need 🎒.

Moments like these are a beautiful reminder of the deep partnerships, compassion, and love that make our small town so special 🌟🏘️.

07/22/2025

📣 It’s NOT Too Late to File Your Taxes! 📣

Still need to file your taxes? Don’t stress! MATCH is here to help with FREE tax filing assistance through our trusted VITA program! 💸✅

Filing your taxes, even after the deadline, is still important. You could be eligible for valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Tax Credit, which can put money back in your pocket. Plus, if you didn’t have health insurance for the full year, filing helps reconcile or apply your Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) for next year’s ACA coverage.

Let us help you get caught up and claim what you’re owed—for free and with no pressure.

📍Contact MATCH today to schedule your free appointment and take a step toward financial peace of mind!
828-659-5289

07/21/2025

🚨 McDowell Impact Needs Your Help! 🚨
McDowell Impact is seeking donations of cases of bottled water to support their street outreach program, which provides direct assistance to some of the community’s most vulnerable neighbors. 💧❤️

The water will be distributed during outreach efforts to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity—especially critical during the hot summer months.

Those interested in helping can comment below or send McDowell Impact a message. Every donation makes a meaningful difference.
Please share to help spread the word!

🗣️We need your help! Impact is in need of cases of bottled water for our outreach program. If you can help, comment or send us a message.

07/21/2025

🎒📚 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — YOU’RE INVITED! 📚🎒
MATCH and West Marion Inc. are teaming up again for one of the BIGGEST and BEST events of the year — and YOU’RE invited!

📅 Thursday, August 21
🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Addie’s Chapel – 201 Ridley St, Marion, NC

Get ready for an afternoon of fun, connection, and celebration as we help kids head back to school with everything they need — and more!

🎁 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies
🌭 Hotdog Cookout
🎈 Inflatables, Games & Giveaways
👥 Tons of amazing local vendors & community partners

💬 Come meet organizations who are working every day to support families in McDowell County including healthcare providers, resource centers, youth programs, and more!

This is a FREE community event; just bring your family, your smiles, and your back-to-school excitement!

📣 Spread the word and tag a friend! Let’s start the school year STRONG ! 💪📓

07/17/2025

📍Where was the MATCH team today?
While we love being out in the community working directly with clients, sometimes our work happens behind the scenes—advocating for broader change that supports health equity in McDowell County.

Today, Amy participated in the Dogwood Health Trust Digital Opportunities Collaborative, joining forces with other agencies to improve digital access and equity across the region. This work is essential to ensuring our neighbors can connect to care, resources, and opportunities—whether that’s applying for Medicaid, accessing telehealth, or staying connected in a digital world.

Meanwhile, Cindy was representing MATCH at a regional meeting hosted by NCDHHS Region One, focused on strengthening access to care and addressing the unique barriers faced by Spanish-speaking communities. Her voice at the table helps ensure that our Latino neighbors are seen, heard, and included in conversations that shape care in Western North Carolina. 🌎🗣️❤️

Because health equity isn’t just about one-on-one care—it’s about changing systems to work better for everyone. 💻📱💬

We closed out the day in the best way possible—at the West Marion Community Forum, learning about hurricane preparedness and staying grounded in what matters most: being in community with our neighbors. 🌀🤝🏾✨

07/17/2025

🌞🕵️‍♂️ Get Ready to THRIVE This Saturday! 🎉🍅

Join us for this week’s Summer THRIVE event at the Marion Tailgate Market—and bring your curiosity, because we’ve got a SCAVENGER HUNT waiting for you! 👀✨

🗓️ Saturday July 19, 2025

🕙 10 AM – 12 PM

📍 67 W Henderson St, Marion, NC

This week’s host is the awesome team from NC Cooperative Extension- McDowell County Center, and they’re bringing the FUN with a family-friendly scavenger hunt through the market! ✅ Solve clues, find hidden treasures, and win cool prizes—all while exploring the best of what our market has to offer.

PLUS:

🍉 Fresh, local produce

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free family activities

📚 Community resources to help you THRIVE

☀️ Good vibes & great people

Grab your friends, bring the kiddos, and come see what’s growing in McDowell! 💛