United Way of Asheville
and Buncombe County
AUGUST 6, 2015
 Unite People. Improve Lives. Strengthen Community.
NC 2-1-1 ASHEVILLE CENTER EXPANDS REACH
Our 2-1-1 information and referral specialists have expanded their reach to cover the 16 most western counties of the state. This means they can start visiting those communities to let people know how 2-1-1 connects people to utility assistance, legal aid, health care, and more resources. READ MORE>
 UPCOMING EVENTS 
September 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Community Campaign Kickoff & Beer Release at Catawba Brewing Co.   
October 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Brews & Brains: Quiz For a Cause at The Millroom
SAVE THE DATE! 
"OUR KIDS RELY ON THE DRIVE EVERY YEAR" 
GALLERY: HIGHLANDS CIRCLE MOVING DAY 
LIVE UNITED is more than a tee shirt. The power of collective impact means that we'll send more fully-stocked backpacks into the community than any previous year. Students will be ready to learn on the first day of classes. Terri Bowman with Caring for Children stopped by and let us know just how much the school supply drive means. WATCH VIDEO> 
Through involvement with our Middle School Success initiative, Highlands Circle members learned about the growing number of homeless students in our community. They collected furniture, clothes, cookware and more throughout the spring. Over the weekend, they moved the items into an apartment a family will call home. READ MORE>  

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