The last few days of July were nothing short of incredible for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s School Supply Drive. Over 400 volunteer hours. Hundreds of dedicated volunteers. And enough community generosity to purchase more than 2,500 fully stocked backpacks for local students.
Spectrum News | Reuben Jones | July 30, 2025 -- This story (news segment and web article) covers the state of AmeriCorps funding and the impact on local recovery efforts. Ginny Allison, Volunteer Engagement Manager for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, was interviewed for the piece. Following the storm, we hosted 16 AmeriCorps members and placed them with local response organizations.
The Junior League of Asheville is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Through our focus area of childhood literacy, we commit to providing opportunities for our area youth to learn and grow.
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Celebrating United Way Worldwide June Days of Action
Every year, we recognize and celebrate a few of the many individuals, groups, and businesses that planted seeds of love and hope in our community during the previous year.
The following alert is copied directly from the latest newsletter of our partners at the YWCA of Asheville: