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Feed your brain: Homework Diner program offers families dinner, academic support
Parsec Financial announces $25,000 Parsec Prize for United Way
We are thrilled to share that Parsec Financial has awarded our organization their Parsec Prize. Here is the press release they've issued:
The Hero Effect Returns May 13th
The Hero Effect is an uplifting docu-series that brings to life the stories of ordinary individuals who are making extraordinary differences in their communities. Shot on location in ten different communities across the country, each episode brings audiences real-life stories that show the impact one person can make.
Middle School Success Investment Opportunities
Ensuring that all students have someone to help them carry those heavy bags is no easy task, because it isn’t always just about supporting the student; it is also about helping their family and community navigate these issues too.
Meet our United Way neighbors: Arts for Life
Here at 50 South French Broad avenue, United Way staff work in the bottom quarter of the building. The rest of the building is rented by tenants from non-profits and businesses. Each month, we will be highlighting one of these organizations to share with you.
This month, it's Arts for Life
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Spotlight: Mike O'Byrne
People who give of their personal time to care for others are among some of the best people in the world. Here at United Way, we get to meet a lot of those folks and we try to shine a spotlight on them - in thanks for what they do but also to inspire others.
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Gov. Cooper visits Enka Middle for National Volunteer Week
As a part of National Volunteer Week*, Governor Roy Cooper visited Enka Middle School to check out Homework Diners.
Check out this video from the Governor's Facebook shoutout:
Middle School Moment and the Early Warning and Response System
Did you know that across our nation, 7,000 students drop out every school day, but new evidence suggests that the make-or-break moment for high school dropouts may actually occur in middle school.
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'Days of Impact' initiative aims to improve communities through volunteering
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County hosted their Days of Impact initiative on Wednesday. Mission Health employees are among those volunteering within the community. They are working to improve a cross country trail at Enka Middle School.
