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YMCA presenters detail enrollment growth and 21st Century program reach in Burke County
Summary
YMCA of Catawba Valley officials told the board they now operate nine after‑school sites in Burke County, serve roughly 479 children (up from ~360), and provide three 21st Century grant programs serving 210 children at no cost to families; speakers highlighted staffing growth and partnerships with UNC Health, Western Piedmont and Burke County Schools.
Presenters from the YMCA of Catawba Valley described expanding after‑school and childcare services that are embedded with Burke County Schools and other community partners.
Paxton (YMCA presenter) introduced Erica Simmons (vice president of childcare) and Nat (Paxton/Nat Otten) who laid out the YMCA's presence and program outcomes. Erica said the YMCA now operates nine after‑school sites in partnership with Burke County Schools and reported enrollment growth from roughly 360 children in August to about 479 at the time of the meeting. She said three 21st Century Community…
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