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…
You know that special feeling you get when you receive an unexpected bag full of goodies? That feeling of surprise and gratitude that fills your…
The work of one United Way community school in the Swannanoa Valley during and after Helene
by Caroline Parker EdNC | Sept 25, 2025
“When you see…
On United Way’s Tocqueville Society gathered on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, for an intimate barn celebration honoring longtime Tocqueville…
As we mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene's impact on our community, we wanted to revisit some of the ways your contributions of funds,…
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…
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…
Aug 19, 2025 EdNC -- This article outlines the growing presence of the community school strategy across North Carolina, and the very real…
Spectrum News | Reuben Jones | July 30, 2025 -- This story (news segment and web article) covers the state of AmeriCorps funding and the impact on…
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — In the wake of catastrophic flooding that has devastated communities across Eastern North Carolina, Texas, and New Mexico, United…
It seems like every few months, there’s a new study or journal article about the benefits of volunteering. Countless journals attribute volunteerism…
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…