Strong Families

We support and sustain individuals and families in Burke County, NC by fostering Self-Sufficiency, Youth Success and Community Collaboration.

Self-Sufficiency

We 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 impact the emotional, social, and physical well-being of Burke County youth.

Community collaboration

Communities thrive when people and organizations work together toward common goals. We work to strengthen Burke County by connecting people, organizations, and resources to address challenges, respond to crises, support local nonprofits, and create opportunities for community members to make a lasting impact. Contact us if you’d like to learn how to get more involved!

We serve alice

ALICE® stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These are individuals and families who work hard but still struggle to make ends meet. ALICE is just one crisis away from homelessness, hunger, or unemployment. 29% of Burke County Households are ALICE.

Your investment = impact in burke county

$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