| United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

A Evening in Big Ivy

We love a full-circle moment, when life leads you back to a place you've been before, but somehow everything and nothing has changed.

That's what it felt like returning to Big Ivy on Sept. 17, 2026, nearly two years after Hurricane Helene If you're not familiar, UWABC has spent a lot of time in Big Ivy since the storm. The destruction throughout the valley was fierce, and the community quickly became a place where UWABC partnered alongside neighbors, organizations, and local leaders as relief efforts grew into long-term recovery.

Hands On Volunteers Keep Recovery Moving

Some moments remind us of the true power of Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, and the volunteer stories that have emerged from Hurricane Helene recovery remain some of the most poignant.

Data Stories: A Year of Community Schools

As we enter the 2026–27 school year, we want to take a moment to look back at what happened inside our Community Schools last year—and, perhaps more importantly, what the data tells us about the work.

Leading Community Schools Together

UWABC isn’t simply participating in the Community Schools movement—we have more than a decade of experience building, coordinating, learning from, and improving this model in our community. With nine Community Schools spanning Buncombe County, the strategy connects students and families with the people, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.

WLOS School Supply Drive Impact

From ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As families brace for higher costs this back-to-school season, a major school supply drive is helping thousands of students start the year prepared while saving Buncombe County families an estimated $275,000 in education-related costs.

Stronger Together: 2026 U4Y Block Party

WLOS Block Party Coverage

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of people filled Pack Square Park on Friday night as Buncombe County youth, families, neighbors and community partners gathered for the fourth annual United for Youth Block Party.

Countywide School Supply Success

"My Community Schools Summer"

Creating opportunities for young people is central to UWABC's mission—and that commitment extends beyond our programs and into our workplace.

Partner Highlighted by Mix 96.5

Recently, a teacher shared something that has stayed with me. She talked about the tremendous difference just one adult made for her elementary students. For some children, that person is a teacher. For others, it's a coach, a neighbor, a mentor, or a volunteer who simply keeps showing up.

The truth is that every young person needs someone in their corner. That's exactly why United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County invests in programs like Journeymen.

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