Press Release

WLOS-- December 7, 2020 Calls to North Carolina's social service emergency helpline have doubled over the past year because of the COVID-19 pandemic…

WLOS-- September 8, 2020  United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has launched a survey to help collect information on local pods to create a…

WLOS-- August 14, 2020 When seventeen-year-old Jo Gratz was forced to finish the school year from home in light of the coronavirus pandemic, she…

WLOS-- July 28, 2020 If you want the 411 on the pandemic's economic impact, talk to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County's 211 staff. 211…

WLOS--July 10, 2020 9-year-old Evie started making sandwiches to support Homeward Bound of WNC several months ago after her mom saw a volunteer…

Smoky Mountain News-- July 8, 2020 Southwestern Community College hosted Nantahala Health Foundation representatives as they set up a mask…

Asheville Citizen-Times--May 26, 2020 "New data provides a window into how Asheville area students viewed their mental health, coursework, and new…

WLOS--May 15, 2020 Vans generously donated 144 pairs of shoes to volunteers who have shared their time with local nonprofits to support the community…

WLOS--May 1, 2020 Since the coronavirus, folks have filled 825 volunteer roles in the community through Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, United Way's…

WLOS-- April 21, 2020 2,500 pounds of food were boxed up and ready for curbside pickup at Isaac Dickson Elementary to support families in Buncombe…