COVID-19 Sparks Flood of Volunteerism in WNC
WLOS--May 1, 2020
Communities Step Up to Make Sure No One Goes Hungry
WLOS-- April 21, 2020
2,500 pounds of food were boxed up and ready for curbside pickup at Isaac Dickson Elementary to support families in Buncombe County, one of many local food markets happening during COVID-19 thanks to MANNA FoodBank, Asheville City Schools, and United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. See the full article and video on WLOS.
State's 2-1-1 Coronavirus Information Line Staying Busy after Order to Stay at Home
WRAL-- March 27, 2020
"Governor Roy Cooper's announcement of a statewide stay-at-home order caused a spike in traffic to 2-1-1, North Carolina's information line regarding coronavirus. 'A lot of it is just reassurance and letting our callers understand that this is a lot of information to take in. For many, it's 'Hey, I lost my job, what are the resources available to me,' shares NC 2-1-1 Community Resource Specialist Keisha Lewis from our Asheville 2-1-1 call center."
Volunteers Organize to Sustain WNC Through COVID-19
Mountain Xpress-- March 26, 2020
NC 211 To Provide Assistance for COVID-19 Resources
WLOS -- March 18, 2020
Restorative Justice and the Texas Two-Step
Mountain Xpress -- December 12, 2019
Cougar Tank: Asheville students Pitch Businesses Shark Tank Style
Asheville Citizen Times-- October 30, 2019
Joining Forces: Western North Carolina Nonprofits that Collaborate and Partner Together to make a Difference
Capital At Play-- October 20, 2019
Making a Difference: Locals Roll Up Their Sleeves for Nonprofits in Need
WLOS-- October 10, 2019
WNC Back to School Drive Ends with Packing Party
WLOS-- August 13, 2019
The Pack-n-Sort Party marked the end of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County's back to school drive, which is in its twelfth year. Volunteers packed and sorted more than 1,000 backpacks for middle and elementary schools. The backpacks will be distributed to local students. Watch a clip from WLOS of volunteerism in action that evening.
