Coming Together for School Supply Drive
In the heart of 2023, something truly remarkable happened. A community rallied together in a united effort to ensure that local students had the tools they needed for a successful school year.
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Planting Seeds with Journeymen Asheville
Both new and familiar faces trickled onto the field as Journeymen’s Executive Director Skylar Wilson guided students Rowan and Clayton in their attempt to build a campfire. Accompanied by older and younger mentors, Wilson led the group, ensuring smooth facilitation.
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United Way of Asheville and Buncombe's 211 History
For more than 50 years, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) has operated an information and referral call center, speaking directly to our neighbors as they navigate a life crisis.
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Students are out for Summer: Coordinators are Working Hard
The 2022-2023 School year is officially closed! The students enjoy the hot weather and time off; however, for those who work in our Asheville and Buncombe County Schools as staff and administrators, the race to prepare for the 2023-2024 School year has already begun.
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Juneteenth Celebrations 2023
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is a proud sponsor of this year's Juneteenth Celebration. The following is from a recent press release:
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, fosters community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people.
Asheville Chamber Celebrates 125 Years With Grant Competition
The Asheville Chamber of Commerce has been an incredible force in this community for 125 years and for much of their history they have supported the work of so many other nonprofits, including United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.
So it makes sense that they’d find a way to share the love as they celebrate this milestone. They will award 12, $10,000 grants to local nonprofit organizations at their Celebration event on Sept 28.
From Community Schools: Reynolds Middle Mental Health Day
“The wonderful thing about United Way is that if a community organization is a United Way partner, that eliminates a lot of barriers for getting them inside the school,” said Reynolds Counselor Alison Rhodes as she sat reflecting on the Mental Health Awareness Day that was hosted in early May 2023.
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Community Impact Awards 2023
On the evening of May 24, 2023, the event space and rooftop bar of the Restoration Hotel was filled with lively conversations. Old friends caught up, new connections were made, and United Way staff mingled with our community partnership representatives.
The 2023 Community Impact Awards Dinner is an annual event where United Way brings partners and supporters together to recognize those who give their time, talent, and treasure to further our work and provide an opportunity to dig a little deeper into an aspect of our work or connect with our community partners.