Strong Families
We work to support and sustain individuals and families in Burke County, NC by fostering Self-Sufficiency & Youth Success through Community Collaboration.
Self-Sufficiency
We work to impact Burke County families by empowering self-sufficiency, enabling families to achieve greater financial opportunities such as owning their own home, and assist families in Burke County by providing subsidized childcare, allowing parents to work with less fear about the safety, well-being, and future of their children.
Youth Success
Youth that are provided opportunities and surrounded by positive influences and experiences have better life outcomes. We work to impact the emotional, social, and physical well-being of Burke County youth.
community Collaboration
Emerging Leaders Young Professionals ~ 1BurkeGives Giving Day
Emergency Food & Shelter Program ~ NC211 ~ Burke Wellness Initiative ~ Burke Substance Abuse Network (BSAN)
we serve the alice population
Who is ALICE? ALICE represents a hidden population in our communities. ALICE makes too much income to qualify for most government assistance programs, but not enough to afford basic living costs. We all know ALICE. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - the often overlooked, hardworking population in all our communities. 29% of Burke County Households are ALICE. Learn more here.
What we do with your investment
$20 Purchases 2 backpacks filled with school supplies
$40 Pays Child Care Registration Fees for 1 student for Before/Afterschool Care OR Summer Camp
$60 Pays for 1 week of Before & Afterschool Care for 1 Student
$100 Provides 4 one-on-one Financial Coaching Sessions with a Certified Financial Counselor
$150 Provides 1 Week of YMCA Summer Camp for 1 student