With a team of more than 50 staff members, it’s rare to find all of us in one place outside of our monthly all-staff meetings. But mention volunteering, and we’re all in. It’s part of who we are—and a big part of how we live out our Community Resilience work every day.
Our commitment to the Long-Term Recovery of Buncombe County from the devastation of Hurricane Helene takes many forms.
From serving on leadership and steering committees with the Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group(LTRG), to acting as the LTRG's fiscal agent, stocking Community School resource rooms, and mobilizing volunteers through Hands On Asheville Buncombe. We have been here since the earliest days of recovery, and we will continue to show up.
I’ve been both a donor and a volunteer with United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County for many years. Like you, my contributions of time or resources have ebbed and flowed as my own life circumstances have shifted, but this organization and its mission have remained a core commitment of mine. Today, I’m proud to serve as board chair.
Stronger Together. Bring on the JOY! --- A FREE event where Asheville and Buncombe County youth, families, neighbors, and community partners come together to celebrate what makes our community strong and the unstoppable spirit of United for Youth.
Close to two hundred people gathered at The Barn, a locally owned event venue in West Asheville, to honor six community leaders and organizations at United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Community Impact Awards Dinner on May 14.
Every year, we pause to celebrate the people and partners who inspire us to do and be better. On May 14, we did just that. With a crowd of almost 200 people from across our community, we honored just a few of the many incredible people we have the honor of working with. Below are the videos each awardee filmed prior to the event — an opportunity to share a bit about what inspires them to stay connected and give back to our community.
Three months after Hurricane Helene, our United for Youth Leadership Team gathered once again—carrying with them not only the weight of the storm, but a shared responsibility to the Bold Community Goal that has been at the center of United for Youth’s work.
Opening Night with the Asheville Tourists set the stage for something just as special off the field—a celebration of the people who show up for our community all year long.
There is a strip of warehouses tucked behind Grist Distillery in Black Mountain—unassuming at first glance. But step a little closer, and you will find something remarkable. Herbs and flowers mark the entrance to Appalachian Community Relief (ACR), a quiet signal that this is a place built with care.
We’re happy to announce that United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is one of 11 nonprofits selected for the Mosaic Realty Art Walk & Benefit. Come celebrate with us on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Asheville.
This free event lets you explore 11 different galleries and creative spaces, each partnered with a local nonprofit like United Way. It’s a great evening to enjoy art, meet inspiring people, and experience what makes Asheville unique.