	United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
	SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

	Unite People. Improve Lives. Strengthen Community.
	Unite People. Improve Lives. Strengthen Community.

CALLING ALL EGGHEADS & INTELLECTUALS
Think you're smart and want to prove it? Brews & Brains is a totally interactive trivia competition featuring fabulous prizes from local businesses. Sign up as a team or as an individual. United Way receives all proceeds so the decision is an easy one to make if you're smart! PURCHASE TICKETS>

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 8 at 11:30 a.m.

4th Annual Public Service Chili Cook-off at Asheville Fire Department

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October 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Brews & Brains Trivia Night at The Millroom

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October 30 at 10:30 a.m.

GE Aviation Benefit Golf Tournament at Mount Mitchell Golf Club

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November 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Teaching Literacy Skills to the 0-5 Age Child at Congregation Beth HaTephila
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HELPING STUDENTS & FAMILIES HAVE THE ESSENTIALS	GALLERY: CAMPAIGN KICKOFF AT CATAWBA BREWING
Given the proper resources, all students can experience the freedom that results from a sound education. We know there are families who struggle to afford the essentials such as food, soap, shampoo, socks, and toilet paper. School resource pantries connect families to these items and you can help. READ MORE>	200 supporters joined us at Kickoff, sponsored by Johnson Price Sprinkle PA and hosted by Catawba Brewing. That evening, our 2015 Community Giving Campaign Chair Ross Sloan, offered a challenge: share why it's important that we work together to make a better place for everyone. READ MORE>

GIVE

Want to support a creative and tasty way Buncombe County Government and the City of Asheville are raising funds for our Community Investment Fund? Join them at the downtown fire house for the 4th Annual Chili Cook-off on October 8. READ MORE>

ADVOCATE

One of the first pieces of public education to come to the chopping block is teacher assistants. Maybe our elected officials see this position as one that can be replaced with a parent? Let's look at the tasks they are expected to master on the job. READ MORE>

VOLUNTEER

A new school year means a new batch of students for Girls in Charge, a club for high-risk sixth grade girls who may need extra support and encouragement. Volunteers are needed once a week for 8-10 weeks starting on October 1. READ MORE>

ETC.

Over the summer, we asked, "Why do you support United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County?" The result is our latest video and it does a great job of explaining our mission: Unite People. Improve Lives. Strengthen Community. WATCH VIDEO>

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