Career Day at Enka Middle School
Do you remember being asked what you want to do when you grow up? Maybe you're still answering that question yourself.
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The Ripple Effect with Read to Succeed
Three hundred students; not showing up for class and unaccounted for by their perspective schools.
Fraud Alert: Impersonating United Way representatives
While we haven't heard of these situations arising here locally, United Way Worldwide (UWW) has received regular reports of individuals being approached by scammers claiming to be associated with United Way since 2019.
The scammers claim to be "United Way Agents," or the friend of a friend with a report of grants from United Way. In order to receive the grant, the victim is asked to provide something (either personal information, gift cards or cash for processing fees).
Youth Matters
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IIEC YOUTH AND TEEN INC. is an organization that builds relationships in the community, in the school system, and with the families of the students attending our programs.
The Youth Matters Program is designed to be an outlet for youth and teens who may need additional educational support, structure, guidance, mentorship, and love. We also offer mentorship and leadership opportunities through our collaborative partnerships.
Pisgah Legal Services
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Pisgah Legal Services provides free legal services to help children and families stabilize housing and avoid homelessness, access affordable health care, increase their incomes with child tax credits and other means, and stop interpersonal violence. Any of our work can benefit children to help them reach their potential. The services of Pisgah Legal Services benefit more than 3,500 children annually.
Racial Wealth Gap Learning Experience 2023
The racial wealth gap is a complex issue perpetuated by historical and current policies that disproportionately impact communities of color.
We Must Unite Around Our Youth: Op-Ed Asheville Citizen-Times
The following op-ed was produced by United Way president and CEO Dan Leroy and board chair and former BCS Associate Superintendent, Susanne Swanger. It was published on 3/12/23.
Mission Health Beyond the Hospital
Buncombe County has only a handful of organizations that have served generations of families and individuals. Among the groups who have had the honor of working with our Buncombe County community for over a century are United Way of Asheville and Buncombe Co (UWABC), and Mission Health.
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Foundation to the Work: Restorative Practice Training
Do you often circle up with a group, create shared values, and have refreshingly open and honest conversations as each person respectfully listens to one other?
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