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Friday, April 20, 2018
This week has been incredibly difficult for our whole community, and particularly for children.   The murders and critical wounding of the members a…
Friday, April 20, 2018
  The Coalition for Community Schools is convening the Community Schools National Forum May 2-4, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland and we're excited to…
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
While volunteer work in itself provides the reward to those willing and able to offer their time and expertise to their community, it’s always…
Monday, April 9, 2018
COMING SOON A NEW TEAM MEMBER We are pleased to announce that Beth Benzing will be joining our team as the new Leadership Giving Manager. In her new…
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
  As we reach our 100th Homework Diner, here in March of 2018,  just two years since we first put feet on the ground in local middle schools in this…
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
UNC Asheville Alumni, Math Teacher, Homework Diner Mentor... When we first began the Homework Diner program just a year and a half ago in Erwin,…
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
  Asheville Middle School Students Pitch Local Investors Business Ideas Shark Tank Style   “If you just place the shirt upside down on the smart…
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Update: Mr. Ken was featured as "Person of the Week" by WLOS   United Way Staff Blog About Mr. Ken   One of the greatest things about working for…