(BRCA) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1965 to address problems related to poverty in Burke, Caldwell and Rutherford counties. Changing Lives." embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes our counties better places to live. We care about the entire community, and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. BRCA strives to obtain and maintain ag
ency self-sufficiency, as well as assist employees and low-income residents to obtain and maintain self-sufficiency. Our mission is realized by providing services, advocacy and support for persons so they can become economically self-sufficient, improve the quality of their lives, and better provide opportunities for their families. BRCA is governed by a 15 member tripartite Board of Directors. One third of the Board represents elected public officials, one third represents the private sector, and one third represents low-income communities. Under the guidance of the local Board, BRCA develops programs and mobilizes resources from federal, state and local governments, private foundations and private financing to expand and/or establish new services benefiting low-income residents. BRCA’s primary service counties are Burke, Caldwell and Rutherford, although limited services are provided to low-income residents of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Rutherford, Stanly and Union Counties
