AC-T: Visiting Asheville post-Helene? Here's how tourists can help.

Submitted by Elisabeth on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 4:12pm

 

ASHEVILLE - Tourists returning to Western North Carolina after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region on Sept. 27 can assist residents and organizations with recovery efforts through donations or voluntourism ― volunteering while vacationing in the area.

Elisabeth Bocklet, senior director of marketing and communications for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, said people coming from out-of-town should contact the local organization in advance to coordinate large in-kind donation drop-offs and to inquire about volunteer opportunities.

Angela Williams, UWW President Visits the Swannanoa Valley

 

On Saturday, November 9, Angela Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, visited some of the hardest-hit areas of WNC, including the Swannanoa Valley.

While with us, Williams met with Megan Davis, Assistant Principal at Owen Middle School and Josh Wells, Community School Coordinator at Owen. Through them she learned more about Community Schools and how the work we've been doing for the past 6 years in the Owen district has helped us support the local community. 

Tammy's Story How Your Support is Powering Relief and Recovery across Buncombe County
bpepke Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:44am

In response to Hurricane Helene, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is directing funding across three key areas to support our community’s recovery: 30% toward urgent relief work for immediate needs, 60% toward long-term recovery in areas like housing and youth support, and 10% for UWABC-led volunteer mobilization, supplies distribution, and coordination with emergency partners.

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United Way Worldwide and United Way of North Carolina Supporting Relief Efforts

Submitted by Elisabeth on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 6:46am

 

On Saturday, November 9, Angela Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, arrived in Asheville to meet with Dan Leroy, President and CEO United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County as well as Rebecca Hall, Executive Director of High Country United Way in Boone, NC. This followed visits to other areas in the disaster zone.  

Executive Committee Approved Funding Plan

Submitted by bpepke on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 3:13pm

Our organization has a long history of raising funds for important work in our community. Our team has already raised over $5M for relief and recovery efforts in Buncombe County, but we aren't done yet.

 

Where Will Those Dollars Go?

Our Board's Executive Committee met last week and approved a Hurricane Helene funding strategy that falls into the following priority areas: 

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