Youth success

31% of Burke County children live in poverty.

We work to provide opportunities for youth that foster success in school, career and beyond through our partnerships and collaborations.

Build-A-Backpack

Open for all K-12 students in Burke County, NC in need of a backpack before the school year begins.

Read across america

Volunteers gather on Dr. Seuss’s birthday to celebrate reading and read a book to an elementary classroom.

Nature engagement activity Trails

A collaborative project by Burke County United Way and Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina.

Toys for tots

We partner with the Marine Corps League every holiday season to provide toys to families in Burke County, NC!

Childcare Facts

  • The percentage of U.S. parents that say they are spending 10%+ of income on childcare. Affordability is considered to be 7% or less of income. (source)

  • The percentage U.S. parents that spent over $10,000 on childcare in 2021. (source)

  • The average cost of center-based infant care in the United States.

  • The average cost of public 4-year university tuition in the United States.