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Two Burlington non-profits say they want to help parents with child care needs

The non-profit leaders say they've seen an uptick in calls for their summer camp programs.

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Budget problems forced Alamance Burlington Schools to make a tough decision about summer school programs.  

Several ABSS parents told WFMY News 2 it affected their child care plans.

This week the district announced it cut some summer programs, some parents told us it left them searching for other places to send their kids.

Two local non-profit organizations said they are feeling the rush. 

"We've definitely have seen the influx of calls, unfortunately it was a quick notice and a short notice for them," Branch Manager of Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Tara Nager said.

"We definitely hear the urgency and we are working through it on our end."

She said the non-profit currently has about 135 students in its summer program.

Nager said the program hasn't seen this many kids in years. She said they've gotten so many inquiries, some families had to be waitlisted. 

Lieutenant Core Officer of Salvation Army of Alamance County Jessica Pierre told us nothing will stop them from helping the community. 

"If there are any parents that want to have their kids here... but they can't. We definitely have awesome donors and reserves aside. We can definitely work with them to make that happen this summer," she shared. 

A few miles away, Harvest Baptist Church recently started their half day Summer Day Camp. Lead Pastor Daniel Webster said they have about 500 kids pre-registered for the summer but they are still getting calls. 

He said the day camp is first-come first-serve and designed to fit the schedule of busy parents. 

"We do it by a week-to-week basis, you pick the week," Pastor Webster said, "We just want to be good neighbors to our people. To love people the way that Christ did and to be available to help them as they are just trying to survive this life."

Both summer programs said they are here to help the community. 

Sign up links:

Harvest Baptist Church

The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Alamance County

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