Press Release

WRAL-- March 27, 2020 "Governor Roy Cooper's announcement of a statewide stay-at-home order caused a spike in traffic to 2-1-1, North Carolina's…

Mountain Xpress-- March 26, 2020 "Even before the coronavirus hit WNC, MANNA Foodbank saw substantial needs throughout the community, Kara Irani…

WLOS -- March 18, 2020 "United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is encouraging people to call 2-1-1 for free, confidential help regarding…

Mountain Xpress -- December 12, 2019  "The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office along with co-sponsors Buncombe County Schools, Western Carolina Rescue…

Asheville Citizen Times-- October 30, 2019 "On October 29, Cougar Tank came to Asheville Middle School. Organized by the after-school program In Real…

Capital At Play-- October 20, 2019 United Way is a nonprofit with plenty of experience in partnering with other nonprofits. Through their community…

WLOS-- October 10, 2019 Dozens of businesses and organizations fanned out to make a difference in the community Thursday. "It's a great opportunity…

WLOS-- August 13, 2019 The Pack-n-Sort Party marked the end of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County's back to school drive, which is in its…

Mountain Xpress-- March 29, 2019 United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County announced on Wednesday that it has hired Dan Leroy as its next president…

Mountain Xpress--April 23, 2019   United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County received donated copies of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and…