United Way of Alamance County

06/18/2026

📣 Burlington, we need your input!

The City of Burlington will hold two community meetings on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds this month.

Every year, the City of Burlington receives federal dollars from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to be spent through two programs: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME funds for housing investment. The combined total of the funding this year could be as much as $2.1 million. Burlington City Council guides how CDBG dollars are spent and a five-county Eastern Home Consortium board determines how HOME funds are spent. CDBG funding and goals for HOME fund spending are outlined in an Annual Action Plan that is adopted by Burlington City Council. To view the draft 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for the City of Burlington, go to https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/1208/Annual-Action-PlansCAPER

Earlier in June, City Council heard public comment that there was a need to hold more opportunities for residents to learn more about how to apply for grants though the federal HUD and CDBG programs. There are two upcoming opportunities to do just that.

The two public meetings will be held to gather community input on the Draft Plan and on how to prioritize this funding for things like affordable housing, operations support for local 501(c)(3) non-profits, and local development/infrastructure projects in low- and moderate-income areas.

The meetings will be open-house style and held:

June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm
Fairchild Community Center
827 S. Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217

June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm
Mayco Bigelow Center at North Park
849 Sharpe Road, Burlington, NC 27217

If you cannot attend the meetings, you may send comments to Kimberly Kemp [email protected] or call (336) 904-0300 X6002

06/18/2026

Our office will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. You are welcome to connect with us tomorrow evening at the Juneteenth Celebration at North Park.

We will resume our regular summer hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM) on June 22, 2026.

06/18/2026

📣 Burlington, we need your input!

The City of Burlington is hosting two open-house community meetings this month to gather resident input on how to allocate up to $2.1 million in federal HUD housing and community development funds. These grant dollars can be used to support affordable housing, local non-profit operations, and infrastructure projects in low- and moderate-income areas.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to apply for these grants and share feedback on the city's Draft 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, which can be viewed online at https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/1208/Annual-Action-PlansCAPER

The meetings will take place:

• June 23, 2026 at 6:00PM at the Fairchild Community Center (827 S. Graham Hopedale Road)

• June 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Mayco Bigelow Center at North Park (849 Sharpe Road).

If you are unable to attend, you can still submit your feedback by contacting Kimberly Kemp at [email protected] or calling (336) 904-0300 X6002.

The Burlington City Council will conduct Public Meetings to receive citizen comments on the Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan on:

06/18/2026

Thank You, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.!

We are incredibly grateful to American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for their generous donation to United Way of Alamance County!

This incredible support directly fuels our mission to foster housing stability, financial security, and systemic equity across our community. When corporate leaders step up to invest in local changemakers, they aren’t just giving a gift - they are helping build a stronger, more resilient foundation for all of our neighbors.

Thank you, Honda, for driving positive change and partnering with us to move Alamance County forward!

06/16/2026

📣 Burlington, we need your input!

The City of Burlington is hosting two open-house community meetings this month to gather resident input on how to allocate up to $2.1 million in federal HUD housing and community development funds. These grant dollars can be used to support affordable housing, local non-profit operations, and infrastructure projects in low- and moderate-income areas.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to apply for these grants and share feedback on the city's Draft 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, which can be viewed online at https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/1208/Annual-Action-PlansCAPER.

The meetings will take place:

• June 23, 2026 at 6:00PM at the Fairchild Community Center (827 S. Graham Hopedale Road)

• June 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Mayco Bigelow Center at North Park (849 Sharpe Road).

If you are unable to attend, you can still submit your feedback by contacting Kimberly Kemp at [email protected] or calling (336) 904-0300 X6002.

The Burlington City Council will conduct Public Meetings to receive citizen comments on the Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan on:

06/15/2026

Collaboration is at the heart of progress. We are currently synthesizing the feedback and innovative ideas generated during the 2026 Housing Alamance Summit.

By bringing together diverse local voices alongside the proven strategies of our neighbors in Guilford, Durham, and Mecklenburg Counties, we are redefining what housing solutions can look like in Alamance County.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their expertise and perspective!

📸 Credit to Qupid Photography for documenting this impactful event.

06/15/2026

Did you wear purple today? We did!

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and our team is proudly wearing purple to bring visibility to a critical issue affecting our seniors.

Protecting our elders requires a collective community effort. Together, we can build a safer, more supportive community for everyone.

06/15/2026

☀️ Beating the heat in Alamance County! ☀️

As summer temperatures rise, we want to make sure everyone stays safe and cool.

Check out the graphics below to find local cooling stations, their hours, and locations.

📞 Need extra help or looking for more summer resources? Dial 2-1-1 to connect with support services in our community.

Stay hydrated, check on your neighbors, and stay cool!

06/15/2026

📊 More neighbors are reaching out for help.

In May, the NC-211 helpline got 61 more calls from Alamance County residents than it did in April. This shows a growing need for support in our community, but it also means many needs are still going unmet.

Here is what we are seeing:

🔌 Biggest Needs: Most people are calling for financial help, especially with electricity bills and rent.
📍 Top Location: The majority of these calls are coming from Burlington (27215).

Right now, money and resources for financial assistance are limited, and we expect the need to keep growing this year.

If you or someone you know needs guidance, please keep sharing 211 as a starting point.