United Way of Asheville
and Buncombe County
Live United - United Way
UNITE PEOPLE, IMPROVE LIVES, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY
 
December 4, 2014
GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE LIVE UNITED
LIVE UNITED! It's more than just a t-shirt. It's a reminder that when we combine our resources and talents, we are stronger than if we act alone. We build the strength of neighborhoods, bolster the health of communities and change lives. Six leaders recently recorded their stories about why they support our mission. READ MORE> 
TOP TEN PHOTO GALLERIES OF 2014 
NC 2-1-1 RESOURCES FOR A COLD FALL & WINTER  
Beer release, Day of Caring, School Supply Drive. United Way supporters connect their financial giving with active involvement, so it's not surprising to see a mix of fundraisers, volunteer activities and social events on the list of our most-visited online galleries of 2014. We can't wait to work together in 2015 to make an even greater community. READ MORE> 
Winter officially starts December 21, but we've already experienced the first chills of the season (and some snowfall). NC 2-1-1 has organized resources to best serve callers affected by the cold. The information and referral line can also connect you to volunteer and donation opportunities with food banks and winter clothing assistance. READ MORE>
 
GIVE
Shop United today and tomorrow and a percentage of sales at Barnes & Noble stores and on BN.com will be donated to us when you use voucher code 11483195 at checkout. Purchase CDs, DVDs, books, educational toys and games! READ MORE>  
 
ADVOCATE
Homelessness among students is at an all-time high. It's a problem that affects many communities and we're not immune. Just one person can make a difference to one family, though. A counselor shares her experience with middle schoolers with no place to sleep. READ MORE>
 
 
VOLUNTEER 
Do you like hotcakes? Our own David Bailey is one of many guest celebrity servers at the Holiday Hotcakes Fundraiser for the Irene Wortham Center on Saturday. His pursuit of the Golden Spatula is a reminder of different ways to volunteer this time of year. READ MORE>
ETC.
Family Volunteer Day was November 22. To demonstrate the power of families who volunteer together, members of The Peaks Society and Highlands Circle volunteered at MANNA FoodBank. VIEW GALLERY>

Who's in the running to win a 2014 Soul from Paramount Kia of Asheville? Find out who our first four semi-finalists are...and how you can join them! READ MORE>

Office space is available in our building, located in downtown Asheville. 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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