United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County School Supply Drive 2019
608 students were identified as homeless in Buncombe County Public Schools…
Volunteer Spotlight: Girls on the Run Coach + Mentor Sonia Rodriguez Ibarra
Meet Sonia Rodriguez Ibarra, 21 years old and a recent graduate from UNC…
Parent Leadership Shines at Erwin Middle
Parent involvement alongside school staff, community partners, and students is one of many crucial…
Owen Middle Students Learn Entrepreneurship in Spark Tank Project
On May 16th, Owen Middle School students excitedly filled the school…
Community School Leaders from North Carolina and Tennessee Gather in Asheville
On May 16, 2019, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County…
Volunteer Spotlight: Malina Blanton, Wells Fargo
“As a branch manager, member of the community and native of the community, I think trying to model…
Highland’s Circle Discussion Recap: The Facts We Don’t Figure, A Conversation About Poverty
On Wednesday, May 8th, members from United Way’s…
Don't Miss the Final Homework Diners of the School Year
With temperatures in the 80’s and end of grade test studying in the works, the…
Final Notes from David: The Evolution of Community Schools
This is the second blog in a three-part series, crafted from interviews with United Way of…
Volunteer. It’s Good for Your Health.
We’ve long heard the health benefits that naturally flow out of sharing our time to help one another. Whether…