'Close-knit' group of women uses its talents to help Asheville charities
WLOS-- June 2018
WLOS-- February 2018
Black Mountain News-- May, 2017
"United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is planning to make Owen Middle the fourth middle school in the area to have a community resource coordinator who will connect families of students at risk of failing to services that help the students work toward high school graduation. United Way’s Middle School Success Initiative is already in place at Asheville, Erwin and Enka middle schools. United Way hopes to replicate it at all seven middle schools in Buncombe County.
Mountain Xpress-- May, 2017
"Rolled out as a pilot project at Enka Middle School in the fall, the program is about to finish out the school year with tutoring sessions and free, hot dinners being hosted weekly in the cafeterias at Enka, Erwin and Asheville middle schools. Plans are also in the works to extend the effort to Owen Middle School next school year. Although middle schools are employed as the host sites, Homework Diner sessions are open to students and families from all grade levels in the Asheville and Buncombe County school districts.
WLOS-- April, 2017
"Gov. Roy Cooper visited students and parents at Enka Middle School on Tuesday. The visit was part of his efforts to bring attention to National Volunteer Week.
There are big issues we are tackling in our community and a lot of important work to do, but every so often it is important to look back and acknowledge the great moments that have happened.
Moments like these give us energy and inspiration for the days ahead. We hope you enjoy this quick look back and thank you for helping make these things possible!
For nearly a decade, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has been hosting an Annual Holiday Book Drive. The goal, at the surface level, is simple- raise enough money and garner enough new book donations to fulfill community partner requests.
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County recently held a community celebration United for Youth Grant Celebration at the charming event space Circa 29 within the historic downtown S&W building.
In the last few days of November, an enchanting and heartwarming event unfolded as the UNCA Bulldogs Men's Basketball Team embarked on a delightful shopping spree alongside the exuberant children of Horizons at Carolina Day School.