Since activation on March 18, 2020, by Governor Roy Cooper, NC 211’s team of trained and caring call specialists have answered more than 35,000 calls and emails from North Carolinians impacted by COVID-19. Additionally, there are more than 68,000 active users on the NC 211 text platform who receive push texts daily providing information on food banks, stay at home orders, education updates, domestic violence resources, tax deadlines, volunteer opportunities, and more. 

Giving Tuesday Now Supports Grassroots Generosity through Coronavirus

Asheville Strong: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

We're incredibly heartened by the local efforts we're seeing come together in the face of COVID-19 to connect resources and grow support systems for individuals and small businesses. The Asheville Strong campaign is certainly one of the wonderful ways our fellow community leaders are showing up to volunteer their time to support our community.

Homework Diners are now Happening Virtually

Due to the global COVID-19 health crisis, in-person Homework Diners are no longer happening in accordance with county and state mandates to Stay Home, Stay Safe, however virtual Homework Diners are now taking place online for both Asheville and Enka Middle Schools.