Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc.

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. A Community Action Agency and Partner of the United Way of Wilkes County Serving the Community since 1966 - Helping People, Changing Lives - Making Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes County a better place to live. Mission Statement “To serve as an advocate with the community to seek out, identify and eliminate poverty in the service area. Provide opportunities for low-income persons of all ages in order to alleviate the causes and symptoms of poverty. Help people help themselves by providing services, advocacy, and support for persons so they can become self- sufficient, thus, improving the quality of their lives, and providing greater opportunities for their families.” Vision To offer comprehensive services and programs and be a leading focus in improving the lives of those we serve.

Emergency Program to assist low income residents with emergency needs.