About 15 minutes from exit 19 sits Barnardsville in the quiet valleys of northern Buncombe County. The Barnardsville community has long been a…
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…
This story was shared with the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe staff from out-of-state volunteer Pat Leuzzi. Out of the blue, UWABC staff got a…
For over 100 years, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) has been at the heart of our community, standing as a pillar of connection,…
Appreciating and honoring the many individuals and groups who have helped us show up for our community will take a lifetime. There are just too many…
The week of December 11th was a special one for the Reynolds Middle School community, as hundreds of students and families gathered for the…
For many of us the immediate hours and days after Hurricane Helene's storm cloud lifted, were filled with sorrow, fear, and confusion. Homes were…
On a sunny and brisk Saturday afternoon, three buses from Charlotte rolled into the Swannanoa Self Storage lot. Waiting for them were 15 eager…
As we close out 2024, it is almost impossible to remember life before the storm. So much has happened, and so much has been lost. Yet, we need to…