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“Optimistic, entrepreneurial and collaborative” are a few of the words being used to promote the job opening for the next President and CEO of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.
Organized by Walker Wilson Consulting, the search committee announced the start of the national search process that will continue through the end of January. More information about the position and application process can be found here.
Community Schools are one example of how United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) plays a backbone role in supporting the youth of our community. With Community School Coordinators in all 7 of our Community Schools, we also help ensure the 4 pillars on which the community school strategy relies are being implemented throughout the campuses.
United Way's President and CEO, Dan Leroy, reflects on his visit to Enka Middle School as part of his "Day in The Life" of a Community School Coordinator
The Erwin Middle School resource meeting was exactly where Leah Worley, the Education and Outreach Coordinator from Riverlink, connected with Allison, Erwin's Community School Coordinator, to figure out the best outdoor program to bring to Erwin Middle during the after-school hours.
When a volunteer event has reached the 11th hour, and the hard work to show up for our community is all that is motivating the work happening there is one group that United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County will always call — FIRST at Blue Ridge.
Ellis knows what's happening at her school; her ability to take on various roles in AMS, per the Community School Pillar of Collaborative Leadership and Practices, has helped her find a welcoming community. However, Ellis’s high level of engagement also allows her to speak to the workload an engaged student faces.
Since the beginning, United for Youth has been structured as a community-led movement supported by United Way. From early efforts to establish its purpose and name to crafting a Bold Community Goal and establishing shared measurement practices, community partners have been at the table making critical decisions. But being at the table and owning leadership are two different things.
When a volunteer event has reached the 11th hour, and the hard work to show up for our community is all that is motivating the work happening there is one group that United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County will always call. FIRST at Blue Ridge, lives up to their name of “first”.
As we find ourselves in the midst of 2024, a critical election year, the importance of civic engagement has never been clearer. While voting is fundamental to our democracy, engaged individuals can go beyond the ballot box to make a meaningful impact. Fortunately, resources are available to guide and empower citizens in their pursuit of active participation.
