Across Asheville and Buncombe County, community-led organizations are creating spaces where students and families can connect, learn, and thrive. In 2023, four local organizations were selected to participate in United for Youth, a pilot Community Investment funding model designed to support work that is rooted in community voice, lived experience, and shared leadership.
Students and Volunteers Stir Up Change for Hurricane Helene Families
Comedian Cayla Clark and Dirty Santa are hosting this holiday event in support of our volunteer center, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe. There will be some great raffle items, and we'll have a table, so come and meet the team.
How Volunteering Became This Family’s Love Language
NC 211 Addresses SNAP Benefit Changes in North Carolina: Text 211Food to 51555
Cary, NC — Due to the prolonged Government shutdown, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced that November SNAP (Food and Nutrition Services) benefits will be halted this month due to ongoing federal funding delays. “This pause only affects new November benefits and does not take away any benefits already on your card,” states the NCDHHS site.
Showcasing Community Schools to NC Department of Education
The Impact of 9.5 Tons of Gravel and a Whole Lot of Heart at Reynolds Middle School
