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October 16, 2014
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER AND WIN PRIZES! 
To celebrate Hands On Asheville-Buncombe's 10th anniversary, we're aiming to connect more volunteers with causes they care about than ever before. Through November 7, new users will be entered to win weekly prizes like restaurant gift cards, theater and concert tickets, prize packs and more. READ MORE>
SPOTLIGHT: THE VAN WINKLE LAW FIRM  

70% of the folks at The Van Winkle Law Firm gave to United Way, up from 64% last year. The increase came with a fun workplace campaign that involved a fierce Crock Pot Cook-off, a haunted comedy tour and a commitment to their community. READ MORE> 
GALLERY: THIRD ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF

Employees from the City of Asheville and Buncombe County Government battled for bragging rights (and some unique trophies) at the Third Annual Public Services Chili Cook-off, raising almost $800 in the process. VIEW GALLERY>
 
GIVE
Would you like a new car? Paramount Kia of Asheville has, once again, graciously donated a 2014 Kia Soul to help us increase giving and we want you to be part of the fun! Find out how to enter and the names of our first two lucky semi-finalists. READ MORE>  
 
 
ADVOCATE
Women's Leadership Council advocates for issues that create successful middle school students with the goal to improve graduation rates. Find out why UNC Asheville's Annie Burton is involved with this dynamic group. READ MORE>
 
 
VOLUNTEER 
WLOS ABC 13's Charity Challenge has chosen Hands On Asheville-Buncombe as a "competitor" this month to win $1,000. Check out their video profile and cast a vote for the volunteer center of United Way on October 20. READ MORE>
ETC.
The annual 40 Under Forty list has been released and we're happy to see plenty of United Way leaders named to the Class of 2014. READ MORE>

WLC's annual gift drive for middle school students is underway and your help is needed to make sure every kid has a happy holiday. READ MORE>

Save the date for our annual legislative briefing on December 11. This event has reached capacity the past two years. READ MORE>
Thank you to our 2014-15 Corporate Underwriting Partners

  

Campaign/Gold: CarePartners, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, Mission Health, UNC Asheville

Campaign/Silver: Allergy Partners P.A., Arby's, Asheville Savings Bank, AB Tech Community College, Bank of America, Beverly-Hanks & Associates, Carolina Alliance Bank, HomeTrust Bank, Mills Manufacturing, US Cellular  

 

Community Investment/Platinum:  Mission Health

Community Investment/Gold: Blue Ridge X-Ray, Duke Energy Progress, TD Charitable Foundation

 

Leadership Giving/Gold: Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, Northwestern Mutual
Leadership Giving/Silver: Mission Health

Media/Premier: Asheville Radio Group
Media/Silver: Asheville Citizen-Times

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