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Partnership for Substance Free Youth
WE ARE
The Partnership for Substance-Free Youth in Buncombe County is a coalition of parents, youth, schools, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in Buncombe county with the goal of preventing and reducing youth substance misuse.
A Caring Voice In Court

A Guest Post by The Guardian ad Litem Program
After over 100 years in the Buncombe County community, we know there is no shortage of individuals, businesses, and organizations that truly care about the well-being of our community.
ABTech Community College
WE ARE
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is dedicated to the success of students and communities. Our college provides meaningful teaching and learning in a curriculum, continuing education, and workforce development environment committed to Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity (RISE).
Our Career and College Promise Program offers structured opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills.
20th Anniversary Tocqueville Community Service Award
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Tocqueville Society Community Service Award Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Suzanne and David DeFerie Named as 2022 Awardees
"Great Goodwill": 2022 Tocqueville Society Community Service Award
"When an American asks for the cooperation of his fellow citizens, it is seldom refused; and I have often seen it afforded spontaneously, and with great goodwill."
A Shift in the Mind and Heart: New Investment Design Pilot

Community Nights Featuring Homework diners have kickoff for the 2022-23 school year. And with all the excitement happening at our schools many of the UWABC staff have been taking time to meet students, families, and teachers.