A Message from Dan Leroy, President/CEO United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
During the last three-and-a-half years, my day-to-day interactions with the people leading the way and the people touched by our efforts have led to remarkable successes and momentum for our future. We want to continue to bring you closer to the community impact that United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) is having by inviting you to a variety of events this year to see, hear, learn, and experience our progress.
Because of your generous support this last year, we were able to support and lift up our community:
52,000 calls were made through our NC 211 Call Center for specific health and human services needs including food, shelter, energy assistance, housing, parenting resources, and healthcare
2,332 fully stocked backpacks were provided to students through the annual School Supply Drive
Last fall, 339 students and 166 family members participated in Homework Diners to receive a meal and one-on-one academic tutoring and mentorship from teachers in math, science, reading, and writing
2 School-Based Health Centers opened at Erwin Middle and Asheville Middle School
These results were possible because of the strong commitment from all of you We continue to tackle the most persistent and pressing needs in Buncombe County, providing much-needed resources to our partners and neighbors.
I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming months and am grateful to work alongside you. As always, I’m happy to answer your questions and chat anytime
Dan Leroy, President and CEO United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
UWABC WILL CHAMPION IN 2023
20 Homework Diners each month in five of our community schools
In partnership with MANNA Foodbank, host the Racial Wealth Gap Learning
Experience on March 9
Provide 2,400 backpacks with school supplies to students across Buncombe County
Invest $250,000 in community partners selected by community members as part of our new Community Investment Pilot
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IMPACT NETWORK QUARTERLY
DAN PICTURED WITH 2022 TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT, SUZANNE DEFERIE
Learn. Grow. Network. Serve.
RACIAL WEALTH GAP LEARNING EXPERIENCE
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
8:30 AM-11:00 AM
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
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COMMUNITY SCHOOL TOUR
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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WOMEN UNITED & WOMEN OF TOCQUEVILLE WINE RECEPTION & BOOK LAUNCH
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
PLEB URBAN WINERY
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2023 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS & DINNER
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
RESTORATION HOTEL
COMMUNITY NIGHTS (FEATURING HOMEWORK DINERS)
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SAVE THE DATE
These weekly in-person events provide a free meal and foster student mentorship, studentteacher support, and access to community resources
Alexis de Tocqueville Society
Engage. Serve. Lead. Impact.
TOCQUEVILLE SPOTLIGHT
SUSAN & HUGH GREENE
How did you become involved in United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County? We have been committed to United Way for decades When we moved our permanent residence to Asheville, one of the first actions we took was to transfer our financial commitment to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
In what ways are you looking forward to engaging in the community? We have begun to get involved in the following areas in Asheville: Immigration assistance for Afghan refugees, health care access, access to food, and homeless services United Way is an excellent way to become informed of community needs and opportunities for service.
What’s your vision for UWABC’s Tocqueville Society? From our experience, it would seem there is a real opportunity to grow Tocqueville membership, especially with the growth of the community and so many relocating to the area. That increase in Tocqueville membership is imperative to increasing the impact of United Way to address vital issues in our community.
Alexis de Tocqueville Society is a committed, leadership group of 75 households making a measurable and sustainable impact on youth education and well-being in Asheville and Buncombe County. Through civic engagement, commitment to mission, and philanthropic investments of $10,000 or more, the Society provides a path forward for future generations of leaders. Members of our local Tocqueville Society automatically become members of United Way Worldwide’s Tocqueville United, a society comprised of philanthropic leaders from throughout the United Way global network.
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A Message from Marjorie McGuirk
Member, Alexis de Tocqueville Society & Women United
For more than 100 years, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) has demonstrated a fierce commitment to addressing poverty and injustice in our community. Most recently, UWABC launched the United for Youth Network and issued a Bold Community Goal to ensure that “All Asheville City and Buncombe County students graduate from high school ready and fully prepared to pursue their goals and dreams".
We now have an opportunity to do something spectacular for our long-term operations costs, our ability to fulfill our mission, and the health of our planet With leadership from Green Built Alliance and their Appalachian Offsets program, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has been selected as the first nonprofit recipient of their program to channel carbon offsets from local companies into local community solar projects This investment will reduce our carbon footprint by 60% and allow us to convert those savings into greater investments in youth and families across Buncombe County.
Recognizing that the consequences of climate change disproportionately affect young people, women, and future generations, Women of Tocqueville and Women United are joining together on Tuesday, April 11 at Pleb Urban Winery to bring awareness to climate action by hosting the official book release, Love Your Mother: 50 States, 50 Stories, and 50 Women United for Climate Justice featuring local author and professor at Warren Wilson College, Mallory McDuff, Ph.D.
A wine reception hosted by Marla Adams, Jenny Boyer, Janice Brumit, Shelia Christofalos, Taylor Foss, and I starts at 5:30 pm and precedes the book talk starting at 6:30 pm. The talk and book signing will share real-life stories on how women are making a collective difference toward transforming society away from dependence on fossil fuels.
Using renewable energy at United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County will allow for more investments in our community to support core programs and services for youth and families Transitioning to renewable energy supports United Way’s vision of a united and resilient community where everyone belongs and everyone thrives We hope to see you there!
