Early Morning Break In

Submitted by Elisabeth on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 4:53pm
If you caught some of today's local news you may have seen that our building was broken into and extensive damage done to a number of the offices on the second floor of our building. While we saddened about the violation and damage sustained, we are eternally grateful that none of our staff or building neighbors were hurt. 
Meet the New Women United Co-Chairs
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COMING SOON

A NEW TEAM MEMBER

We are pleased to announce that Beth Benzing will be joining our team as the new Leadership Giving Manager. In her new role, Beth will serve as the primary staff contact for both Women United and Peaks Society. Her start date is May 7th.

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2-1-1 Provides 24/7 Confidential Support & Community Resource Data

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 1:06pm

The other day, a woman stopped by our office. She asked to speak with one of our referral specialists, not to get help but to thank her.

"I called you all several months ago. I wasn't in a good place and I wasn't sure if I was going to make it another day. You were so kind and helpful to me and you got me connected to the help I needed. If there is ever a day that you don't feel like you are making a difference, I hope you remember me and remember that you are. I literally would not be standing here if you weren't doing what you do." 

As we look ahead to 2018

At this time of year, resolutions are everywhere. Setting goals is important, but the true key to success is to also create a plan. Just like you, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is committed to success. We are just a few days away from January 1. Which means our organization is wrapping up a 3-year strategic plan and will begin implementing our 2018-2020 plan next week.

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Changes to Tax Law - Implications for Nonprofit Giving

Submitted by Elisabeth on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 9:22am
The Asheville Citizen-Times ran an article on December 25 regarding the recent sweeping tax reform bill that passed and its possible implications for nonprofits. Below are excerpts from the article, including portions by David Bailey, president and CEO of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. Read the full article here, which includes information from local tax attorneys at Dixon Hughes Goodm