Burke County United Way (BCUW) announces the availability of funds in the amount of $31,602 for Phase 38 through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). Funds will be used to help provide supplemental funds to emergency food and shelter programs in Burke County.

A Seasonal Pop-up Retail Store provides the opportunity for a win-win for the shopper and for Burke County United Way.

Burke County United Way (BCUW) is excited to announce 1BurkeGives, a 24-hour online fundraising event on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, which will provide other Burke County nonprofit organizations the opportunity to raise funds

The North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) is by and for North Carolina’s employees. It provides a convenient, efficient, and trusted way to give to causes important to our local communities, state, and world.

The Marine Corps League Table Rock Detachment # 1197 and the Burke County United Way (BCUW) have partnered to collect and distribute toys during the holidays for more than a decade

Burke County United Way (BCUW), with the help of community donors and sponsorships, has rapidly raised funds for internet hotspots during the months of July, August, and September. On September 11, 2020, BCUW presented the Burke County Public School system (BCPS) with funds to immediately purchase 100 hotspots.

Burke County United Way (BCUW) is initiating a $218,000 campaign to provide 800 hotspots to Burke County Public School low to moderate income families.

Burke County United Way, The Outreach Center, and Burke County Public Schools have teamed up again to provide backpacks, pre-filled with school supplies to Burke County students (K-12) in need.

These three numbers can offer a lot of help. During this global crisis, 211 has responded to thousands of calls, texts and emails and provided help that people in our community need.

Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. There are so many people who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak.

During the ongoing and unpredictable COVID-19 crisis, nonprofits and charitable organizations expect to be it hard financially, as they will be on the front lines of assisting citizens in need.

Governor Roy Cooper has announced that 2-1-1 is the number to call for assistance and resources related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. NC 2-1-1 is an information and referral service, operated by United Way of North Carolina,

When you feel the most helpless, you actually have the power to do the most good. As we move into social distancing and self-quarantine, it’s natural to feel isolated.

Your United Way Family of Partners make positive impacts in the lives of our community members in the areas of health, education, and financial stability/crisis assistance.

The Marine Corps League Table Rock Detachment #1197 and the Burke County United Way have partnered to collect and distribute toys during the holidays for more than a decade.

The Emerging Leaders began in early 2019 when the Burke County Chamber of Commerce and the Burke County United Way came together to create a steering committee.

Their monetary investments have assisted us with meeting needs and creating a positive impact for our community for more than 20 years.

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