Advocate

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Regan's story is a testament to the necessity of comprehensive support systems, including the invaluable contributions of Community School…
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
  During the weekly Community Night at Enka Middle School, Catalina Figeroa, an insightful 13-year-old, sat with her mother and shared her thoughts…
Friday, June 21, 2024
  The 2023-2024 school year has been a resounding success for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) as well as countless community…
Thursday, June 13, 2024
  Amongst the shuffle of after-school activities, we found Aiden Harrison, a young student with a vibrant spirit and a reservoir of creativity.…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Oriya Hunt, an A.C Reynolds Middle Schooler carries with her a profound understanding of empathy and a keen awareness of the challenges faced by her…
Friday, April 5, 2024
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…
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
  Hello friends,  I’d like to tell you about the visit I had at Enka Middle School with Ginny Spencer-Eudy last week as part of my “day in the life”…
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
If you were to go on a tour of Asheville Middle School, you may be graced with Ellis Walker as your tour guide. The 13-year-old, 7th grader is an…
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for "Protecting the Next Generation of North Carolinians: Social Media Town Hall," presented by the North Carolina…
Thursday, February 1, 2024
  Community Schools are one of the most tangible and robust examples of how United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) plays a backbone role…