Local Programs Focused on Women's Empowerment & Well-being

 
As we take a moment to celebrate the mothers in our lives and community, it’s important to recognize the necessity of their health and wellbeing and the inequities that exist. From young women and mothers to single moms, caretakers of full families to elder mothers and grandmothers, the needs of women and mothers are vital-- for herself, for her ability to be successful and to the overall health of the community.
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Advocacy Alert: Cuts to Food support for children and elders

Submitted by Elisabeth on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 1:34pm
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is committed to reducing the impact that poverty has on our students, families and our community. The following Advocacy Alert comes to us from our partners at MANNA FoodBank. They have a clear call to action: call your representatives on Tuesday, May 8 and demand they vote NO on any cuts to SNAP.  Below are details about the proposed cuts and potential local impacts. 
 

Early Morning Break In

Submitted by Elisabeth on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 4:53pm
If you caught some of today's local news you may have seen that our building was broken into and extensive damage done to a number of the offices on the second floor of our building. While we saddened about the violation and damage sustained, we are eternally grateful that none of our staff or building neighbors were hurt. 
Meet the New Women United Co-Chairs
kvenables Mon, 04/09/2018 - 12:55pm

COMING SOON

A NEW TEAM MEMBER

We are pleased to announce that Beth Benzing will be joining our team as the new Leadership Giving Manager. In her new role, Beth will serve as the primary staff contact for both Women United and Peaks Society. Her start date is May 7th.

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Women United

2-1-1 Provides 24/7 Confidential Support & Community Resource Data

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 1:06pm

The other day, a woman stopped by our office. She asked to speak with one of our referral specialists, not to get help but to thank her.

"I called you all several months ago. I wasn't in a good place and I wasn't sure if I was going to make it another day. You were so kind and helpful to me and you got me connected to the help I needed. If there is ever a day that you don't feel like you are making a difference, I hope you remember me and remember that you are. I literally would not be standing here if you weren't doing what you do." 

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