United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

10/27/2026

We’re hiring! Join United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.

Are you an organized communicator who loves building relationships and believes in the power of equity-centered philanthropy? We’re looking for an Individual Giving Coordinator to join our Resource Development team!

In this full-time role, you’ll help strengthen our relationships with individual donors, manage direct mail campaigns, lead donor acknowledgments and support projects that advance our mission and long-term vision for our community.

If you’re a collaborative team player who wants to put your skills to work for a stronger, more equitable community, we’d love to hear from you!

📅 Application deadline: November 10, 2026

📩 Apply on ZipRecruiter: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/5073ad82 — submit your cover letter and resume together as one PDF.

Help us build a stronger community, together.

10/26/2026

Honored to be a partner, supporter, and share a building with you all!

THANK YOU!!! ✨💜 Bronze Sponsor!!
We are so grateful for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

10/25/2026

Sun up to sun down, you were there. ☀️

For this weekend of gratitude, we have a very big thank-you for the individuals, teams and businesses who showed up to volunteer at our United for Youth Block Party.

You hauled. You set up. You directed traffic. You answered questions. You helped kids find their way around. You jumped in when something needed to be done — and you kept going, even when the sun was doing its absolute best to wear everyone out.

To Cigna Healthcare for sponsoring the Volunteer Reception area and every individual volunteer who spent the day with us: thank you.

You helped create the kind of event where families could simply show up, have fun and feel welcomed.

That doesn't happen by accident. It happens because people like you show up.

And we are so grateful you did. 💙

10/22/2026

As our Week of Gratitude continues, we are recognizing the volunteers who helped make the School Supply Drive possible.

Thank you to everyone who sorted supplies, packed backpacks, organized materials, and helped wherever they were needed. We are especially grateful to the businesses and organizations that hosted workplace drives and packing events, including Eaton, Rotary Club of Asheville, and Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community!

Your time and effort helped provide local students with the supplies they need to begin the school year ready to learn. Thank you for showing up for our community.

10/20/2026

Gratitude looks a lot like a room full of packed backpacks. 🎒

As we kick off a week of gratitude, we're taking a moment to thank the partners who helped make this year's School Supply Drive possible.

A huge thank-you to Aeroflow Health, our premier drive sponsor, for helping us make sure thousands of local students could start the school year with the supplies they needed.

And to First Citizens Bank, thank you for making sure the people doing all that packing had a place to sit down, grab a meal, recharge and keep going. A well-fed volunteer is a happy volunteer!

From the first backpack to the very last box, this event takes a community. We're incredibly grateful for the businesses and organizations that make it possible for us to show up for local students.

Thank you for being part of it. 💙

10/16/2026

We need you to come out to the 7 Brew Coffee opening at 167 Smokey Mountain Parkway!
Free coffee this weekend, and United Way staff will be there to greet you with a smile.

Best part: the coffee is free, and any donation will go immediately to youth opportunities in Buncombe County and ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery. Coffee with a real cause — swing by and say hi!

10/16/2026

We love seeing our partnerships in action! Even better when it involves LEGOs ☺️

10/12/2026

Always happy to connect volunteers to meaningful opportunities! Thank you, Enbridge Gas North Carolina, for showing up for our local students.

10/09/2026

A quick reminder: Double-check that you’re signed up for BC Alerts! ⛈️

Rain and storms are possible this weekend as approaches. While current projections indicate significantly less rainfall than we experienced during Hurricane Helene, localized impacts are still possible. Staying informed and prepared is important, even when a storm is not expected to bring widespread impacts.

If you think you’re already signed up for Buncombe County alerts, take a moment to double-check. Having access to timely emergency notifications and important updates can make a difference when conditions change.

📲 Sign up for BC Alerts:
Text BCReady to 67283 or visit [www.buncombenc.gov/bcalerts](https://www.buncombenc.gov/bcalerts).

Please remember: Never drive through flooded roadways or over downed power lines. Stay weather-aware, look out for your neighbors, and take care of yourselves this weekend.

Over the weekend, Buncombe County may see 2-4 inches of rain and gusty winds from Hurricane Isaias. Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Broad River, and Fairview areas may experience heavier rainfall.

This storm is not projected to bring widespread flash flooding, major landslides, or catastrophic impacts like those we saw from Helene, but localized impacts are possible. Never drive through flooded roadways or over downed power lines.

Always have 72 hours of supplies on hand and review preparedness tips at www.buncombeready.org.

Stay informed! Sign up for BC Alerts by texting "BCReady" to 67283 or go to or go to www.buncombenc.gov/bcalerts to receive emergency notifications and important updates.

Reminders:
Numbers You Need to Know:
Water issues: Asheville Water Department at 828-251-1122
Power issues:
Duke Energy by texting “OUT” to 57801, calling 1-800-POWERON
Haywood EMC: 800-951-6088
French Broad Electric
Madison: 828-649-2051
Mitchell: 828-688-4815
Buncombe, Madison: 800-222-6190
Yancey: 828-682-6121

Hope4NC Helpline: Free, confidential mental health support at 1-855-587-3463.

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Radio stations:
- Asheville: WCQS (FM) 88.1
- Black Mountain: W298AY(FX) 107.5
- Hendersonville: W257DH(FX) 99.3
- All iHeartRadio stations
- NOAA: WXL56 at 162.400 MHz
- Spanish Radio Station: La Pantera 97.3 FM
- Be sure to tune into other local radio stations that may not be listed above.
For more safety tips, visit buncombeready.org

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Durante el fin de semana, el condado de Buncombe podría recibir entre 2 y 4 pulgadas de lluvia y vientos fuertes provenientes de la tormenta tropical Isaias. Las áreas de Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Broad River y Fairview podrían experimentar precipitaciones más intensas.

No se prevé que esta tormenta cause inundaciones repentinas generalizadas, deslizamientos de tierra graves o impactos catastróficos como los que vimos con Helene, pero es posible que haya efectos locales. Nunca conduzca por carreteras inundadas ni sobre cables eléctricos caídos.

Siempre tenga a mano suministros para 72 horas y consulte los consejos de preparación en www.buncombeready.org

¡Manténgase informado! Suscríbase a BC Alerts enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra "BCReady" to 67283 o visite www.buncombenc.gov/bcalerts para recibir notificaciones de emergencia y actualizaciones importantes.

Recordatorios:
Números que necesita saber:
Problemas con el agua: Departamento de Agua de Asheville al 828-251-1122
Problemas de electricidad:
Duke Energy: envíe el mensaje “OUT” al 57801 o llame al 1-800-POWERON
Haywood EMC: 800-951-6088
French Broad Electric
Madison: 828-649-2051
Mitchell: 828-688-4815
Buncombe, Madison: 800-222-6190
Yancey: 828-682-6121

Línea de ayuda Hope4NC: Apoyo psicológico gratuito y confidencial al 1-855-587-3463.

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Estaciones de radio:
- Asheville: WCQS (FM) 88.1
- Black Mountain: W298AY(FX) 107.5
- Hendersonville: W257DH(FX) 99.3
- Todas las estaciones de iHeartRadio
- NOAA: WXL56 a 162.400 MHz
- Estación de radio en español: La Pantera 97.3 FM
- Asegúrese de sintonizar otras estaciones de radio locales que no figuren en la lista anterior.
Para más consejos de seguridad, recursos o detalles, visite www.buncombeready.org

10/08/2026