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“Optimistic, entrepreneurial and collaborative” are a few of the words being used to promote the job opening for the next President and CEO of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.
Organized by Walker Wilson Consulting, the search committee announced the start of the national search process that will continue through the end of January. More information about the position and application process can be found here.
Capital Tonight -- Published April 24, 2025
Denise Gonzalez, volunteer engagement director for the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, talks about how the AmeriCorps team in western North Carolina she managed has been affected by cuts from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
At United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, we are deeply embedded in the fabric of our community.
ASHEVILLE - More than 50 young workers in a federal program helping Western North Carolina residents rebuild after Tropical Storm Helene were abruptly pulled from their assignments April 15, leaving local nonprofits scrambling to fill the gaps.
There are so many reasons to love our Community Nights. Maybe you’re a fan of the themed events—like Sports Night, Physical Health Night (where you can even get your flu shot!), Mental Health Night, Clothing Closet Night, or Multicultural Night, just to name a few.
The night before Hurricane Helene, rain poured down, but that didn’t stop a group of young Eaton volunteers from fulfilling their commitment to show robotics building a group of middle schoolers from Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).
Our world can feel fractured and chaotic at times and with so much uncertainty, creating spaces where people feel safe, heard, and valued has never been more critical. At United Way Asheville Buncombe County (UWABC), the front desk isn’t just a place to check in— it's a place where warmth and kindness set the tone for every visitor who walks through the doors. Cindy, our Office Manager, greets everyone with a smile and embodies this spirit of welcome and connection.
