United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is mobilizing people into collective action through Giving, Advocating and Volunteering in the areas of Education, Income and Health.
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We believe these are the building blocks of a good life for everyone. By making results-based investments in our community, we support long-lasting, measurable change in people’s lives, right here in Asheville and Buncombe County. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED. Real change won’t happen without you. Join the movement. Visit unitedwayabc.org today.
Thank you for your support of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. When you lend your muscle, raise your voice or invest your giving, you join your neighbors in “Advancing the Common Good.” This notion is simple, but profound: When we help improve the lives of those around us in the areas of Education, Income and Health, our entire community is stronger, and we all have a better quality of life. We have the power to Advance the Common Good when we combine our efforts with those around us - our co-workers, our faith community, our civic groups, our family or our friends. We join people across the country and around the world who are Living United, creating opportunities for a better life for everyone. The only way Advancing the Common Good works, and the only way our investments will produce results, is for us to believe in the potential of every human being. • We believe all students can learn. • We believe all families can build financial stability. • We believe all people can improve their health and wellbeing.
Yes, we recognize that we all have a stake in our neighbors success, so when they succeed, we all do. To have a skilled workforce, to compete in a global economy and to curb criminal behavior, we need students to graduate from high school. We see the ripple effects in our community when families have affordable homes and the skills they need to gain living wage jobs. Life is better for all of us when our neighbors live on safe streets and can access healthcare when they need it.
2011-2012 Return on Investment in Education, Income and Healt h:
120% Our return is not measured in dollars, but in lives changed. Once again, we’ve seen more people meet their goals for a better life than we expected from our investment.
Individuals, Families and Organizations Successfully Achieving A Result
ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD
90,000 80,000 70,000
59 71,0people
60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000
Improved Lives 10,000
78 59p,1eople Expected Expected Results
Actual Actual Results
Your giving, your advocacy, your volunteerism, magnified by the same generosity of your neighbors, makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Thank you for inspiring hope for a better tomorrow by giving through United Way’s Community Investment Fund!