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As the school year kicks off, the halls of Asheville Middle School are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. Students eagerly reconnect with friends and embark on new academic adventures. It's a time of fresh beginnings and renewed opportunities for growth. At the heart of it all lies the Cougar Closet, a vital resource that ensures students have the support they need to thrive.
When Trevor Scarborough stepped into the United for Youth Block Party in 2022 as a volunteer, little did he know that he was embarking on a path that would weave him into the heart of the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC).
United Way Worldwide is currently advocating in support of the HELP Act. This is a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would provide capacity-building resources for 988 and 211 to connect more vulnerable individuals and families to local resources. 211, which United Way helps to manage, connected more than 18 million people in need to critical resources last year alone.
This year's School Supply Drive hosted United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County drive showcasing the power of compassion and collaboration, touching the lives of countless students and embarking on a new academic journey.
In the heart of 2023, something truly remarkable happened. A community rallied together in a united effort to ensure that local students had the tools they needed for a successful school year.
Both new and familiar faces trickled onto the field as Journeymen’s Executive Director Skylar Wilson guided students Rowan and Clayton in their attempt to build a campfire. Accompanied by older and younger mentors, Wilson led the group, ensuring smooth facilitation.
For more than 50 years, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) has operated an information and referral call center, speaking directly to our neighbors as they navigate a life crisis.
The 2022-2023 School year is officially closed! The students enjoy the hot weather and time off; however, for those who work in our Asheville and Buncombe County Schools as staff and administrators, the race to prepare for the 2023-2024 School year has already begun.
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is a proud sponsor of this year's Juneteenth Celebration. The following is from a recent press release:
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, fosters community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people.
