Three months after Hurricane Helene, our United for Youth Leadership Team gathered once again—carrying with them not only the weight of the storm,…
Owen Middle School is opening its doors in a way that goes beyond typical school events. Families are invited to enjoy a free meal, games, and the…
This fall semester, Community Nights once again proved just how essential our schools are—not only as places of learning, but as trusted hubs of…
Across Asheville and Buncombe County, community-led organizations are creating spaces where students and families can connect, learn, and thrive. In…
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…
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…
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…
Buncombe County Government will host nine drop-in community meetings and an online forum about school consolidation in September. The input…
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…
The following op-ed was produced by United Way president and CEO Dan Leroy and board chair and former BCS Associate Superintendent, Susanne Swanger.…