Video Story: Swannanoa Strong
In the Swannanoa community, neighbors from across the region come together to help build back BUNCOMBE STRONG | BUNCOMBE UNITED.
Community Schools: A Strategy Pays Off During Recovery
Rachel's Story: As hubs of service, Community Schools and their Coordinators are playing a key role in helping neighbors find help, resources, respite, and hope.
Helene Recovery: Listening and Learning
We were struck by how disaster can reveal the very best in humanity during our journey. In every handshake, every shared meal, every offer of help, we saw the threads that bind our community together growing stronger.
Swannanoa Strong: Our New Video Highlighting Community Partners after Helene
If you live in and around Buncombe County then it is most likely that you have heard of the devastation Hurricane Helene brought to the Swannanoa area.
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First Steps for the Long Haul: The Formation of a Long-Term Recovery Group
On November 18, 2024, the Trinity Episcopal Church was brimming with energy. Attendees from grassroots organizations, nonprofits, church groups, and volunteer teams from across Buncombe County filled every available seat—extra chairs had to be brought in.
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New Video! Volunteers See Us Through A Look at Hurricane Helene Recovery
When Hurricane Helene struck, it was clear that the road to recovery would require all hands on deck. At United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC), our staff immediately came together to do what we do best: connect volunteers, partners, and resources to respond to our community’s needs.
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Advocacy Alert: Childcare Teacher Compensation Grants
The following advocacy opportunity comes directly to us from the WNC Early Childhood Coalition:
Last week we asked you to call Senator Berger and House Speaker Moore and ask them to fund child care teacher compensation grants through June 2025. Big thanks to everyone who was able to make those calls! This week we need to continue the push - that's why we are asking you to take 5 minutes and call your WNC representatives TODAY!
AC-T: Visiting Asheville post-Helene? Here's how tourists can help.
ASHEVILLE - Tourists returning to Western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region on Sept. 27 can assist residents and organizations with recovery efforts through donations or voluntourism ― volunteering while vacationing in the area.
Elisabeth Bocklet, senior director of marketing and communications for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, said people coming from out-of-town should contact the local organization in advance to coordinate large in-kind donation drop-offs and to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
