The following is an advocacy alert from the Success Equation which is the advocacy arm of Children First/Communities In Schools. United Way of…
“Kids see so much in our community that we don't see as adults. Things slide by us because, as an adult, you see it so much, but for children, it’s…
For more than 100 years, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) has demonstrated a fierce commitment to addressing poverty and injustice…
Do you remember being asked what you want to do when you grow up? Maybe you're still answering that question yourself.
If you ask a kindergarten…
Three hundred students; not showing up for class and unaccounted for by their perspective schools.
During the onset of the COVID- pandemic, that…
While we haven't heard of these situations arising here locally, United Way Worldwide (UWW) has received regular reports of individuals being…
The following op-ed was produced by United Way president and CEO Dan Leroy and board chair and former BCS Associate Superintendent, Susanne Swanger.…
Buncombe County has only a handful of organizations that have served generations of families and individuals. Among the groups who have had the honor…
Do you often circle up with a group, create shared values, and have refreshingly open and honest conversations as each person respectfully listens to…
Sharing Space...
Those who work in, have students attending, or have a vested interest in the education and growth of Asheville may already be aware…
The Department of Education Deputy Secretary, Cindy Marte, virtually visited Asheville (and the rest of the country) last week for a webinar to…