Our Shared Home. Our Shared Future.
The foundation of every great business is a
community where every neighbor succeeds.
Parents cheering at a local high school game, neighbors helping each other after a crisis, and employees clocking in every day to keep our local economy moving. At United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC), we get it: your business is far more than just a balance sheet; it's the people! And these people have a vested interest in creating a prosperous future for their families and community. One that values education and resiliency.
UWABC shares those same values, which is why we believe that businesses play a critical role in shaping the future of our community: one that is united and resilient, where everyone belongs, and everyone thrives. Here's how.
Your Future Workforce is Already Here
We all want the best for our community's youth, including a good education. A partnership with UWABC directly fuels our Youth Opportunity work and helps us to realize our Bold Community Goal. Our community school strategy addresses the barriers these students face to earning a diploma, thereby creating a stronger talent pipeline for local businesses that hire them.
Your Community is Your Business's Strength
We've all seen how fast life can change here. From the first hours after Tropical Storm Helene to the ongoing recovery, Community Resiliency is about the infrastructure, relationships, and systems that hold together the place we call home. And when NC 211 and our Community Volunteer Center are prepared before the next crisis, your employees, customers, and our entire community are more likely to benefit.
Your Name, Next to Ours
Trust like ours isn't built overnight. It's built decade by decade. For over a century, we've been serving this community, one program, one crisis at a time. A sponsorship investment with UWABC puts your business in front of the neighbors, employees, and customers who already know our name and trust in our work. It also tells them you're a company that invests in the long-term future of our community.
Join us as a partner in supporting students and families throughout Asheville and Buncombe County.
Ready to start a conversation? Explore our Sponsorship tiers below, use the interest form at the bottom of this page,
or contact Erika Goffin at 828.239.9197 to discuss how your business can invest in our community's future.
Live United Annual Sponsorships
An Annual Sponsorship shows your business supports the key work we're doing in our two Impact Areas: Youth Opportunity and Community Resiliency. Four levels, with one shared commitment: a stronger Asheville and Buncombe County.
Platinum
$20,000+
Benefits
- Dedicated business landing page
- Full-page ad in UWABC's Annual Report
- Company blog feature
- Logo recognition on 4-6 direct mail postcards
- Table for eight at the Community Impact and Awards Dinner
Thank you to this year's Platinum sponsor for leading the way.
Gold
$15,000 · Two available
Benefits
- Dedicated business landing page
- Full-page ad in UWABC's Annual Report
- Company blog feature
- Logo recognition on 4-6 direct mail postcards
- Four tickets to the Community Impact Awards Dinner
Silver
$10,000 · Four available
Benefits
- Dedicated business landing page
- Half-page ad in UWABC's Annual Report
- Four tickets to the Community Impact Awards Dinner
Bronze
$5,000 · Unlimited availability
Bronze is where every business can find a way in.
Benefits
- Your name appears in UWABC's Annual Report
- Your name appears on our sponsorship page
- Your name is featured at the Community Impact Awards Dinner
An easy entry point into a year of shared work.
Tocqueville Annual Sponsor
Tocqueville Annual Sponsor
$10,000 · One exclusive
Tocqueville recognizes UWABC's most committed individual donors. As an exclusive sponsor, your business stands alongside that leadership all year.
Benefits
- Dedicated business landing page
- Half-page ad in UWABC's Annual Report
- Four tickets to the Community Impact Awards Dinner
- Speaking moment or name recognition at Tocqueville events
- Logo placement across Tocqueville-related materials all year
Event Sponsorships
The C2C Summit brings local leaders together to focus on outcomes for Asheville and Buncombe County students, from cradle through career. As presenting sponsor, your name is attached to that conversation, with recognition on our sponsorship page, the event webpage, a newsletter mention, a pre and post-event feature, and a March social media shoutout.
Held at an Asheville Tourists game, UWABC's Volunteer Appreciation Day thanks the volunteers who show up for this community all year. Your sponsorship includes four tickets, a tabling opportunity, the first pitch, your name in the Tourists program, a spot handing out swag, an event banner, and an April social media shoutout.
Presenting Sponsor · $5,000 · One available
CIAD is our signature night honoring the people and organizations doing the most for this community. As presenting sponsor, you get a table for eight, a speaking moment, mention in print and digital event materials, and a May feature across our newsletter and social media channels.
Award Sponsors · $1,800 each · Six available
Put your name behind one of CIAD's six honors: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Volunteer of the Year, Spirit of the Mountains, Women United Taylor Foss, Circle of Hope, Game Changer, and Live United. Award sponsors present their award on stage and receive four tickets and logo placement on event materials.
Presenting Sponsor · $7,500 · One available
Every summer, we help Asheville City and Buncombe County students back to school with the supplies they need. Presenting sponsorship includes a speaking moment at the packing event, your banner proudly displayed, a summer-long newsletter presence, three social media shoutouts, and recognition on our sponsorship page and website.
Volunteer Lounge · $2,000 · One available
Sponsor the space where our volunteers recharge between shifts sorting and packing school supplies. Includes a speaking moment at the packing event, your banner proudly displayed, and a summer social media shoutout.
This event celebrates our lively community and connects families with important resources as we get ready for the new school year. The U4Y Block Party offers an engaging experience for everyone, featuring exciting performances, fun workshops, and great networking opportunities that promote community involvement.
Volunteer & Wellness Tent · $3,000 Sold
This dedicated space promotes holistic well-being, featuring workshops, mindfulness sessions, and health resources. Your brand can be recognized as a champion for mental and physical health within the community, aligning with the values of resilience and support.
STEAM Tent · $1,500 Sold
This kiosk focuses on hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, nurturing a love for learning in all participants. Your brand enjoys prominent visibility, with your company's banner displayed in a prime location within the tent, and the opportunity to showcase a tech-related activity that highlights your innovative approach.
Thank you to this year's Block Party sponsors for supporting a day built around youth engagement and family fun.
Community Impact Sponsor
Community Hub Resource Room
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County's Community Services Center is home to multiple partner organizations, and the Resource Room is reserved specifically for those tenant organizations and the people they serve. Your sponsorship helps ensure clients in need, or experiencing short-term emergencies, have access to critical resources.
Operational
United is the Way T-Shirt Sponsorship
Every year, hundreds of Live United shirts show up across Asheville and Buncombe County, at events, on volunteers, in everyday life. As T-shirt sponsor, your logo travels with them.
Ready to move forward?
Complete the form below and we'll follow up to talk through the right fit for your business.