Backpacking to the Future
2,800 students started their first day of school with the supplies needed to #BackpackToTheFuture thanks to the…
Leadership in Action
Meet JoAnn Yoder, a native of the Republic of Panama who worked her way up to President of Brumit Restaurant Group over the…
Summer Volunteer Opportunities in Asheville
With summer in full swing, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while getting involved…
Meet Jocelin Rosas
New United Way Community School Coordinator for Erwin Middle School
Jocelin (pronounced Jo and Celine as in Celine Dionne, she…
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County School Supply Drive 2019
608 students were identified as homeless in Buncombe County Public Schools…
Volunteer Spotlight: Girls on the Run Coach + Mentor Sonia Rodriguez Ibarra
Meet Sonia Rodriguez Ibarra, 21 years old and a recent graduate from UNC…
Parent Leadership Shines at Erwin Middle
Parent involvement alongside school staff, community partners, and students is one of many crucial…
Owen Middle Students Learn Entrepreneurship in Spark Tank Project
On May 16th, Owen Middle School students excitedly filled the school cafeteria,…
Community School Leaders from North Carolina and Tennessee Gather in Asheville
On May 16, 2019, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County hosted…
Volunteer Spotlight: Malina Blanton, Wells Fargo
“As a branch manager, member of the community and native of the community, I think trying to model…
Highland’s Circle Discussion Recap: The Facts We Don’t Figure, A Conversation About Poverty
On Wednesday, May 8th, members from United Way’s…
Don't Miss the Final Homework Diners of the School Year
With temperatures in the 80’s and end of grade test studying in the works, the final…