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.
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.
"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.
State Budget Includes Helene Funding
7/7/26 --- WLOS News interviewed Sarah Roth, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County's Senior Director of Community Resiliency and the Interim Executive Director for the Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group (BCLTRG).
United Way on the Radio
In case you missed it, Elisabeth Bocklet, United Way's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and local rising senior Nyles Clark joined Melanie Wilkinson on Asheville Area Focus to talk a bit about United Way and some events happening this summer to support youth in our community.