Community Schools

At a recent principal's meeting, a few highlights from each school were shared. Here's a summary from that session:    On an ordinary school…

Students and Volunteers Stir Up Change for Hurricane Helene Families We know our food touches the hands of many. From the farmers who plant and pick…

Have you ever noticed that teachers spend their days creating spaces that nurture everyone else — but rarely have a space that nurtures them?…

Showcasing Community Schools to NC Department of Education Earlier this month, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) had the honor of…

The Impact of 9.5 Tons of Gravel and a Whole Lot of Heart at Reynolds Middle School When was the last time you stepped inside a middle school? For…

One of my favorite things about being part of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s network is feeling connected to our local schools. There…

Celebrating United Way Worldwide June Days of Action It seems like every few months, there’s a new study or journal article about the benefits of…

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…

Press Release by Buncombe County Schools, Blue Ridge Health, and United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County A chilly morning was warmed by a…

  Recently, Melanie and Michael at Asheville Radio Group asked some great questions of Dan Leroy about our work, how we choose the issues we tackle,…