2026 Community Conversations to gather feedback to help shape the next 3-year State Plan for Independent Living.
NC Statewide Independent Living Council survey for people with disabilities and their supporters
A resource I heard about today
TAOGA — The Academy of Goal Achievers
TAOGA is a youth‑development nonprofit providing mentoring, leadership training, and college‑readiness support for high‑school students and families. Their programs help students secure college scholarships, improve post‑secondary outcomes, and build long‑term career pathways.
Services Offered:
- College readiness coaching — FAFSA, applications, scholarship navigation
- Youth leadership development
- Mentoring cohorts for grades 8–12
- Parent education workshops
- Career exploration & workforce readiness
- Community outreach and student support
Union County Public Health Dental Clinic
Due to high demand and limited appointment availability, the Union County Public Health Dental Clinic is at capacity and unable to accept new patients. Public Health can provide a list of dentists who accept Medicaid, 704-296-4300.
Project PINK Free Mammogram Screening
Free Breast Cancer Screening for Uninsured Women Ages 40 and Older September 17, 2026 at the Union County Human Services Buidling, 2330 Concord Avenue in Monroe.
Project PINK is a free mammogram screening program for women who do not have health insurance coverage for yearly mammograms. If you qualify, the program covers a 3D screening mammogram on Charlotte Radiology’s mobile unit, one diagnostic mammogram within a year of your screening if needed, a biopsy if needed, and an ultrasound.
To take part, you must:
- Be a woman age 40 or older
- Live in Union County
- Not have health insurance that covers yearly mammograms
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have no new breast lumps or concerns
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Contact Vanessa with Atrium Health at 980-214-5456 for any questions.
Feed a Senior This Month
Thrive! Union Meeting August 19th, 2026
Thrive Union! North Carolina‘s next meeting will be Wednesday, August 19th beginning at noon at the Union County Human Services building at 2330 Concord Ave, Monroe, NC 28110-8767. They meet each month from 12pm to 1:15pm in Rooms A105 and A106.
Inclusive Adult Edible Art in Waxhaw
Inclusive Adult Edible Art is back at the Waxhaw Learning Center (509 S Providence). Participants will create colorful crafts they can eat! A fun activity for adults of varying abilities and their guardian/caregiver. The next class is Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at 4 p.m. #UnionCountyNC
Pre-registration is required. Register online or call at 704-843-2195 x235. Link to register: https://ow.ly/jJ8n50ZA1gO
Union County Household Hazardous Waste Collection September 12
Mark your calendar! The 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Union County Ag & Event Complex.
Free for Union County residents, this event provides a safe way to get rid of certain household hazardous materials that aren’t accepted at County waste sites or in curbside collection containers.
Quantity limits apply, and only certain materials are accepted. See what you can bring and get all the event details at ucgov.info/HHW. #UnionCountyNC
An Evening for HealthQuest at the Grande Victorian
An Evening for HealthQuest is back on Thursday, September 10, 6-8:30 p.m. and it’s shaping up to be another unforgettable night. Enjoy live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine and plenty of friendly competition as you bid on incredible auction items.
The best part? Every bid, every ticket and every dollar raised helps provide free medications to uninsured and underinsured neighbors right here in our community.
Grab your ticket and get in on the fun: https://healthquestpharmacy.org/evening-for-hq-1. #UnionCountyNC