Black Mountain News-- May, 2017
"United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is planning to make Owen Middle the fourth middle school in the area to…
Mountain Xpress-- May, 2017
"Rolled out as a pilot project at Enka Middle School in the fall, the program is about to finish out the school year with…
WLOS-- April, 2017
"Gov. Roy Cooper visited students and parents at Enka Middle School on Tuesday. The visit was part of his efforts to bring…
There are big issues we are tackling in our community and a lot of important work to do, but every so often it is important to look back and…
For nearly a decade, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has been hosting an Annual Holiday Book Drive. The goal, at the surface level, is…
When our staff received a call from the Governor's team, looking for a holiday volunteer opportunity in the Asheville area, Audrey Blackburn,…
If you’ve heard about United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, you’ve most likely heard about the community school strategy, which guides a…
In the heart of Asheville, a remarkable story unfolds at Asheville Middle School, a story that bridges generations and nurtures talent. Meet Tea, a…
Press Release by Buncombe County Schools, Blue Ridge Health, and United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
A chilly morning was warmed by a…
Are you, or have you ever been, a teacher? Are you passionate about education and community building? This story is for you.
On an almost weekly…
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,…
"Highly educated adults in the United States have lower yearly mortality rates than less-educated people in every age, gender, and racial/ethnic…