Journal
Emerging Leaders - Leadership Forum Highlight Video
The Burke County Emerging Leaders has a new video produced by LUMA Films!
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.
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.
Charles Conley Retires & Tayler Hyatt Joins Our Team
We are very excited to welcome our new Office Manager, Tayler Hyatt, to the team, and plan to say goodbye to Manager of Operations of 9 years, Charles Conley, who will retire June 30, 2021.
Supporting Students With Campaign And S.O.S. Program
On Wednesday, March 17, Burke County United Way (BCUW) presented Burke County Public Schools (BCPS) with a $25,000 check from the ongoing Keep Learning Moving Forward campaign,
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!
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
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.
Volunteer For Read Across America!
Join us! Read to a Burke County elementary school class on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 for Read Across America Day.
Applications Available For The Emergency Food And Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38
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.
“2020 With Love ” - Seasonal Pop-Up Store Serves As Win-Win!
A Seasonal Pop-up Retail Store provides the opportunity for a win-win for the shopper and for Burke County United Way.
Virtual Giving Day Event Open To All Burke County Nonprofits
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
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.
Toys For Tots Will Have Earlier Application Date
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
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.
Internet Hotspots For Education, Keep Learning Moving Forward
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.
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.