Learn United - A Book Group

Submitted by Elisabeth on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 3:58pm

In an attempt to better understand issues that are relevant to our local and national communities United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts an ongoing book group. First designed for our own staff, we now welcome anyone from the community. 

Scam Alert

Submitted by Elisabeth on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 1:34pm

The information below surfaced in Rhode Island and Graham and Greenlee Counties of Safford, AZ as well.

We've been alerted that there are some people fraudulently representing themselves as an "agent of United Way" offering grant dollars to seniors who need help making ends meet.  One scenario reports that an older gentleman states that he received a check via Fed Ex for $250,000 and saw his friend’s name on a list and she should take advantage of the opportunity. 

NC 2-1-1 Celebrated in AIRS National Newsletter

Submitted by Elisabeth on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 8:10pm
For the 4th time, NC 2-1-1's Asheville Call Center has been awarded a 5-year accreditation from the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS), the national accrediting body for Information and Referral call centers like ours. Accreditation is no small feat. The full accreditation process takes the better part of a year to complete and includes site visits. During that process, policies and procedures are reviewed are evaluated to ensure that: 
  • data management is regularly and thoroughly maintained,

Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Summer Volunteer Opportunities in Asheville

With summer in full swing, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while getting involved in community service projects that allow you to experience new parts of our city and county while meeting new people. Our volunteer center, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, makes it easy to get involved with local nonprofit organizations. 
 
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