We envision a community where all Burke County individuals and families are equipped to live independently and thrive. Our mission is to build a stronger Burke County community by empowering self-sufficiency; increasing housing stability; and fostering opportunities and success for youth. Burke County United Way has been serving Burke County, NC for more than 60 years by focusing on finding the root causes of the biggest needs in our area; building strategic partnerships with local government, for-profit and nonprofit partners to unite people and resources; and mobilizing our community to invest dollars, time and influence toward long-term impact.