Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Block Party 2025 was everything we hoped it would be—joyful, energetic, and deeply connected to our community. There was an unseen force that helped…
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
On Friday, August 22, Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville came alive as United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County hosted the annual United for…
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
It seems like every few months, there’s a new study or journal article about the benefits of volunteering. Countless journals attribute volunteerism…
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
If you’ve spent any time around United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, you’ve probably heard us talk about Community Schools. That’s because…
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Welcome Home: Rebuilding Together in the Swannanoa Valley
Tucked behind Owen Middle School—one of our oldest Community Schools in the Swannanoa…
Monday, March 31, 2025
From Our Table to Yours: The Secret to Equal Plates' Famous Cornbread
There are so many reasons to love our Community Nights. Maybe you’re a fan of…
Monday, March 24, 2025
The night before Hurricane Helene, rain poured down, but that didn’t stop a group of young Eaton volunteers from fulfilling their commitment to show…
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Our world can feel fractured and chaotic at times and with so much uncertainty, creating spaces where people feel safe, heard, and valued has never…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
About 15 minutes from exit 19 sits Barnardsville in the quiet valleys of northern Buncombe County. The Barnardsville community has long been a…
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
When you meet Summer, you instantly feel at ease. She’s warm, passionate, and full of energy—a self-described lover and “summer child” whose…