United Way Program Broadens Owen Middle School's Scope this Fall
Black Mountain News-- May, 2017
"United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is planning to make Owen Middle the fourth middle school in the area to have a community resource coordinator who will connect families of students at risk of failing to services that help the students work toward high school graduation. United Way’s Middle School Success Initiative is already in place at Asheville, Erwin and Enka middle schools. United Way hopes to replicate it at all seven middle schools in Buncombe County.
Feed Your Brain: Homework Diner Program Offers Families Dinner, Academic Support
Mountain Xpress-- May, 2017
"Rolled out as a pilot project at Enka Middle School in the fall, the program is about to finish out the school year with tutoring sessions and free, hot dinners being hosted weekly in the cafeterias at Enka, Erwin and Asheville middle schools. Plans are also in the works to extend the effort to Owen Middle School next school year. Although middle schools are employed as the host sites, Homework Diner sessions are open to students and families from all grade levels in the Asheville and Buncombe County school districts.
Gov. Cooper Visits Enka Middle for National Volunteers Week
WLOS-- April, 2017
"Gov. Roy Cooper visited students and parents at Enka Middle School on Tuesday. The visit was part of his efforts to bring attention to National Volunteer Week.
5 Great Moments 2023
There are big issues we are tackling in our community and a lot of important work to do, but every so often it is important to look back and acknowledge the great moments that have happened.
Moments like these give us energy and inspiration for the days ahead. We hope you enjoy this quick look back and thank you for helping make these things possible!
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Words and Action: Supporting Equity through the Holiday Book Drive
For nearly a decade, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has been hosting an Annual Holiday Book Drive. The goal, at the surface level, is simple- raise enough money and garner enough new book donations to fulfill community partner requests.
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Community Catalysts: Celebrating the United For Youth Grants
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County recently held a community celebration United for Youth Grant Celebration at the charming event space Circa 29 within the historic downtown S&W building.
