Governor Cooper Visits Equal Plates Project at Thanksgiving
When our staff received a call from the Governor's team, looking for a holiday volunteer opportunity in the Asheville area, Audrey Blackburn, United Way's Volunteer Manager knew exactly what to do. She opened up our volunteer website, handsonasheville.org, and searched the public database to find an opportunity that might fit the Governor's schedule and interests. She found the perfect match: plating food with Equal Plates Project.
From Labels to Connection: 2023 Alexis de Tocqueville Service Award
At a recent gathering at the picturesque Ramble, the Tocqueville Society celebrated the recipients of the Alexis de Tocqueville Community Service Award. Alexis de Tocqueville, a 19th-century French philosopher, ventured to the United States and observed a nation striving for freedom, knowledge, and prosperity through the principles of democracy.
Unleashing Potential: Tea's Community Night Story
In the heart of Asheville, a remarkable story unfolds at Asheville Middle School, a story that bridges generations and nurtures talent. Meet Tea, a bright and determined 8th grader at Asheville Middle School, and Gabby Wirth, an inspiring teacher.
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The Warrior Wellness Center at Erwin Middle School is officially open!
Press Release by Buncombe County Schools, Blue Ridge Health, and United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
Educators - Community Nights Are For You Too!
Are you, or have you ever been, a teacher? Are you passionate about education and community building? This story is for you.
On an almost weekly basis, something pretty cool happens here in Buncombe County. Local families with K-12 kids can come to one of seven local schools and be a part of Community Nights (featuring Homework Diners). Free to all, families can enjoy a healthy meal, get academic support, tap into some local community resources, and build relationships with other families and educators.
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Community Schools Featured in Story from "By Little Media"
"Highly educated adults in the United States have lower yearly mortality rates than less-educated people in every age, gender, and racial/ethnic subgroup of the population," write University of Texas at Austin researchers.
The Pillars of Community Schools: Active Family Engagement and Its Impact on Student Success
Let's talk about a remarkable initiative making waves in Asheville and Buncombe County: Community Schools.
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