volunteers
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…
Josh Wells Owen Middle School
Aug 19, 2025  EdNC --  This article outlines the growing presence of the community school strategy across North Carolina, and the very real…
AmeriCorps member serving food at a local school
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…
Celebrating United Way Worldwide June Days of Action It seems like every few months, there’s a new study or journal article about the benefits of…
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…
At United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, we are deeply embedded in the fabric of our community. Every day, we have the privilege of working…
Norma Duran Brown and Erika Goffin prior to the awards dinner program
Every year, we recognize and celebrate a few of the many individuals, groups, and businesses that planted seeds of love and hope in our community…
headstart
The following alert is copied directly from the latest newsletter of our partners at the YWCA of Asheville:   Tell Congress: Don't Eliminate Head…
americorps in Black Mountain
ASHEVILLE - More than 50 young workers in a federal program helping Western North Carolina residents rebuild after Tropical Storm Helene were…