Groundbreaking in the Valley
Our team is so excited to see progress on a new construction project that will support Helene survivors in their effort to find their new, forever home.
2026 Tocqueville Community Service Award: Celebrating Dr. Leon Elliston
The gardens at Weaver House in Weaverville provided a beautiful backdrop for an evening celebrating something at the heart of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC): the people who dedicate themselves to building a stronger community.
Helene Report: Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group
In the two years since Helene, our community has made tremendous strides toward recovery, and there's still so much to be done; in many ways, the needs continue to grow.
The Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group (BCLTRG) is dedicated to ensuring that individuals and families receive the support they need to rebuild and thrive. Today, United Way is proud to support this effort as both a fiscal sponsor and staffing partner.
A Evening in Big Ivy
We love a full-circle moment, when life leads you back to a place you've been before, but somehow everything and nothing has changed.
That's what it felt like returning to Big Ivy on Sept. 17, 2026, nearly two years after Hurricane Helene If you're not familiar, UWABC has spent a lot of time in Big Ivy since the storm. The destruction throughout the valley was fierce, and the community quickly became a place where UWABC partnered alongside neighbors, organizations, and local leaders as relief efforts grew into long-term recovery.
Hands On Volunteers Keep Recovery Moving
Some moments remind us of the true power of Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, and the volunteer stories that have emerged from Hurricane Helene recovery remain some of the most poignant.
Data Stories: A Year of Community Schools
As we enter the 2026–27 school year, we want to take a moment to look back at what happened inside our Community Schools last year—and, perhaps more importantly, what the data tells us about the work.
Leading Community Schools Together
UWABC isn’t simply participating in the Community Schools movement—we have more than a decade of experience building, coordinating, learning from, and improving this model in our community. With nine Community Schools spanning Buncombe County, the strategy connects students and families with the people, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.
WLOS School Supply Drive Impact
From ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As families brace for higher costs this back-to-school season, a major school supply drive is helping thousands of students start the year prepared while saving Buncombe County families an estimated $275,000 in education-related costs.
WLOS Block Party Coverage
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of people filled Pack Square Park on Friday night as Buncombe County youth, families, neighbors and community partners gathered for the fourth annual United for Youth Block Party.