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Childcare Initiative Aims to Support Working Families

The Burke County United Way is focusing on supporting working families by helping with childcare expenses. BCUW’s childcare initiative is a significant piece of the organization’s strategic plan for 2021-2024.

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211 Is Burke County’s Lifeline For Help.

In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, 211 is here to help every person in our community find food, pay bills, and connect to other essential services. Our 211 is part of a national network, United to help as many people as possible.

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7 Ways You Can Choose To Challenge Gender Inequity

Challenges faced together are often easier to manage. That’s true no matter your age or stage in life. Having someone who is by your side to help you face challenges is the power of mentorships!

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Hope Program - March 2021

The HOPE Program is administered by the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency in the state Department of Public Safety. Funded by 2020 federal emergency coronavirus relief funds

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Burke Health Department - Important News Update

The vaccine registration process has changed to allow more convenient access and scheduled appointment times to get the COVD-19 vaccination. We have changed the phone system so that we will be able to handle the volume of calls.

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SECC Giving Guide 2020

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.

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Celebrating Success - Keep Learning Moving Forward

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.

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Annual Build-a-Backpack Registration Now Open

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.

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211: A Vital Service For Help

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.

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