United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County, Inc.
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, the volunteer center of United Way, makes it easy to lend a hand and help others in our community by volunteering with Buncombe County nonprofits. Visit www.handsonasheville.org and choose the opportunity that works for you! VISION A united and resilient community where everyone belongs and everyone thrives. MISSION We mobilize and support a robust network of people, partners, and resources to co-create opportunities for every person in our community to live free from poverty and injustice. FOCUS We employ the community school strategy as the organizing framework for elevating student success, supporting families, and engaging communities throughout Buncombe County.
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United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County | Sign me up for updates. Sign up now User Menu TAKE ACTION BUTTONS Main menu TAKE ACTION BUTTONS Main menu Main menu TAKE ACTION BUTTONS Celebrating Special Talents Helene Relief and Recovery Helene Volunteer Recovery Efforts 14500 students in Buncombe County qualify for free and reduced lunch and 1 in 4 children do not know where their next meal is coming from. 3 students who dont graduate high school are 3 times more likely to live in poverty as adults 6 times more likely to be arrested and live an average of 9 years less than their peers. 5525 calls to 211 for help with physical and mental healthcare and addictions in Buncombe County last year.
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