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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
About 15 minutes from exit 19 sits Barnardsville in the quiet valleys of northern Buncombe County. The Barnardsville community has long been a…
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
When you meet Summer, you instantly feel at ease. She’s warm, passionate, and full of energy—a self-described lover and “summer child” whose…
Friday, February 7, 2025
This story was shared with the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe staff from out-of-state volunteer Pat Leuzzi. Out of the blue, UWABC staff got a…
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The week of December 11th was a special one for the Reynolds Middle School community, as hundreds of students and families gathered for the…
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
For many of us the immediate hours and days after Hurricane Helene's storm cloud lifted, were filled with sorrow, fear, and confusion. Homes were…
Monday, December 9, 2024
On a sunny and brisk Saturday afternoon, three buses from Charlotte rolled into the Swannanoa Self Storage lot. Waiting for them were 15 eager…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hurricane Helene tested the resilience of Western North Carolina in ways few had ever imagined. Families found themselves drawing strength to…
Friday, November 15, 2024
In the days following Hurricane Helene, our community was raw, wounded, and in need. The devastation touched all of us, leaving streets and…
Thursday, November 14, 2024
In response to Hurricane Helene, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is directing funding across three key areas to support our…
Friday, November 8, 2024
Our organization has a long history of raising funds for important work in our community. Our team has already raised over $5M for relief and…
