The week of December 11th marked a great return for United for Youth, as the group reconvened for the first time since Hurricane Helene. Hosted by United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County staff Dr.
For many of us the immediate hours and days after Hurricane Helene's storm cloud lifted, were filled with sorrow, fear, and confusion. Homes were destroyed, neighborhoods reshaped, and lives forever changed.
United Way is proud to have played a role in bringing School-Based Health Centers to Buncombe County. In this NC Health News article by Jennifer Fernandez, the role of School-Based health clinics in the lives of youth and families, in the wake of Helene is explored:
On a sunny and brisk Saturday afternoon, three buses from Charlotte rolled into the Swannanoa Self Storage lot.
As we close out 2024, it is almost impossible to remember life before the storm. So much has happened, and so much has been lost. Yet, we need to reflect and note moments worth remembering and, yes, even celebrating.
In case you missed it, in the November 27 edition of the Mt Xpress, former Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell shared a letter of praise for Steve Shoaf, former director of Water Resources.
If you live in and around Buncombe County then it is most likely that you have heard of the devastation Hurricane Helene brought to the Swannanoa area.
On November 18, 2024, the Trinity Episcopal Church was brimming with energy. Attendees from grassroots organizations, nonprofits, church groups, and volunteer teams from across Buncombe County filled every available seat—extra chairs had to be brought in.
When Hurricane Helene struck, it was clear that the road to recovery would require all hands on deck. At United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC), our staff immediately came together to do what we do best: connect volunteers, partners, and resources to respond to our community’s needs.
