FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VICKI LLOYD
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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY 828-255-0696 VICKI.LLOYD@UNITEDWAYABC.ORG
Legislative Briefing on the NC State Budget to be held Dec. 6 annual event will be held at Haynes Building on AB Tech Enka Campus
ASHEVILLE - United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County will host a free community conversation, “An Overview of the North Carolina State Budget: An Economic Forecast and Issues Affecting Our Community,” from 8:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Haynes Building, second floor conference room, at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Enka Campus. Geared toward nonprofit, community and business leaders, as well as local legislators, the briefing will feature speakers from NC Budget & Tax Center, United Way of North Carolina and the NC Justice Center. The public is invited to attend this annual event, which this year will include an opportunity to participate in the discussion. The conversation will include important issues such as: • How have the state budget and the economy impacted your community? • What budget trends are developing and how long will it take for NC to recover from the Great Recession? • IS NC falling behind in areas like Education, Health and Public Safety? • How can you impact the issues you care most about? “While some say the recession is over, North Carolina and other states still are projecting significant shortfalls in revenues for the next fiscal year to address important budget issues,” said Ron Katz, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County focus area manager. “Come hear the forecast for what we are facing and how this may impact you.” Speakers include Jill Cox, government relations and communications director with United Way of North Carolina, Alexandra Sirota, policy analyst with NC Budget and Tax Center, and Louisa Warren, senior policy advocate with the NC Justice Center. In addition, Buncombe County’s state delegation and local elected officials have been invited to attend. The briefing is cosponsored by Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, League of Women Voters, Women for Women and Children First/Communities in Schools. Those interested in attending may rsvp at www.unitedwayabc.org and clicking on the events tab. For more information, contact: RON KATZ, focus area manager - 255-0696 ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VICKI LLOYD
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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY 828-255-0696 VICKI.LLOYD@UNITEDWAYABC.ORG
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP receives Spirit of North Carolina award from United Way ASHEVILLE – Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP has been named Spirit of North Carolina award winner for its commitment to supporting United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. The Spirit of North Carolina Awards for Campaign Excellence is sponsored annually by the United Way of North Carolina. The awards program provides statewide recognition for exceptional management and employee commitment and support to communities through local United Way involvement. The competitive awards are presented to honor corporate and not-for-profit organizations that demonstrate excellence in their United Way campaigns. Award winners must meet 10 Standards of Excellence to receive this prestigious award: Volunteer Culture/Promotes Community Volunteerism • Raises Awareness of Community Assets and Needs • CEO/Senior Leadership Involvement • Corporate or Foundation Contributions and Other Non-traditional and In-kind Gifts • Employee Incentives and Recognition • Overall Per Capita Gift • Participation Level • Leadership Giving Program • Employee Campaign Coordinator/Manager or Planning Committee • Partnering with United Way to Help Improve the Community Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, the Southern and Mid-Atlantic’s largest CPA firm, has a philosophy that giving back isn’t part of staff’s job, but rather part of who they are. Employees exemplify this through their genuine concern with the communities they serve and live in, as they want to be a part of positive, long-lasting change. Dixon Hughes Goodman’s leaders support the United Way campaign by sharing why they LIVE UNITED to staff at informative and fun campaign rallies. They encourage everyone to give and continue their commitment to United Way, from new hires to retirees, and everyone is thanked for their generosity. With half of Dixon Hughes Goodman’s donors now Leadership Givers themselves, it’s no surprise the company is committed to helping recruit new givers at the $1,000+ level by being a United Way Leadership Giving underwriter for the past five years. ---continued---
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Volunteerism is also important to Dixon Hughes Goodman. Employees are supported in their efforts to give back to their community through many volunteer projects at local non-profits, efforts such as United Way’s Highlands Circle’s School Supply Drive, participation in United Way’s Hands On Asheville-Buncombe’s Day of Caring and the involvement of four Dixon Hughes Goodman leaders, Mike Crawford, David Wiggins, Adrian Vassallo and Paige Littlejohn, in their roles as United Way committee chairs. “With so many of their managers and above being visible in United Way’s community-wide campaign, Dixon Hughes Goodman is a positive influence to everyone in the Asheville community,” said Laresa Griffin, resource development manager with United Way. “They are just as encouraging on the inside, with their own employees, making sure everyone has the opportunity to hear about United Way, be completely informed and encouraged to give.” Highlights of the Dixon Hughes Goodman 2011 United Way campaign include: • 43 percent increase in employee giving • 23 percent increase in Leadership Givers who donate $1,000 or more • 44 percent increase in Leadership Giving dollars • 5 Tocqueville donors (who donate $10,000+) United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County mobilizes people into collective action through Giving, Advocating and Volunteering in the areas of Education, Income and Health. We believe these are the building blocks of a good life for everyone. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED! 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. You can be part of the change. Join the movement at www.unitedwayabc.org. For more information, contact: David Bailey, President and CEO- 255-0696 ###
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Asheville residents contribute to worldwide report on opportunity
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County shares local viewpoints on what makes a good life ASHEVILLE – The responses of almost 50 residents in a United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Community Conversations project have been published in a worldwide study on opportunity. Between January and March, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County held a series of community conversations in which everyday people from all walks of life talked about their aspirations for their communities, what gets in the way and what it will take to make real progress in the building blocks of a good life – Education, Income and Health. In our area, we specifically wanted to know what respondents think are the things that keep drop outs or unemployed young adults from having a chance at a good life. The only United Way in the state to contribute to “Voices for the Common Good: The World Speaks Out on Opportunity,” United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County was one of only two smaller-sized communities from the participating 30 United Ways in 12 countries. The notes from the local conversations were sent to United Way Worldwide, where they were combined with responses from the other communities for the study. “What struck me in the compilation of these conversations, is that around the world and around this country people want the same things – good paying jobs, good education and a healthy community. These are the three focus areas for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County – Education, Income and Health,” said Ann Von Brock, vice president of planning and community investment with United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. “They also appear in our county’s community health assessment and sustainability plan. It seems so obvious but so elusive!” According to Von Brock, people say they feel that they are on their own, having to depend on themselves and fight for opportunities to have a fair chance at a good life, a critical element of which is having an education. “Around the world, people expressed lack of confidence that any single institution, organization or government can fix the problems,” she said. “I see that sentiment as an opportunity to ask people – individuals - for solutions, rather than organizations...and even more importantly to ask individuals to step forward and participate.” The study’s creators hope its findings will have many implications for United Ways and other organizations trying to create measurable, long-lasting change in their communities. To read the full report, visit unitedwayabc.org/reportcommunity. While on the site, also check out what we are doing in education, particularly around Middle School Success, and our education blog. “We believe these conversations are very important, and we will continue to conduct them in Buncombe County with various groups so we can learn from people about their concerns and dreams,” said David Bailey, president and ceo of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. “We have to figure out how to bring people together to hone in on the -- continued--
things we agree on and make something happen. What happens to our neighbors matters to all of us, and we all have a stake in their success.” United Way mobilizes people into collective action through Giving, Advocating and Volunteering in the areas of Education, Income and Health. We believe these are the building blocks of a good life for everyone. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED! 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. You can be part of the change. Join the movement at unitedwayabc.org. For more information, contact: Ann Von Brock, vice president of planning and community investment - 255-0696 ###
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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY 828-255-0696 VICKI.LLOYD@UNITEDWAYABC.ORG
United Way announces 2012-2013 Investment Strategy
Board of Directors approves funding for Education, Income and Health focuses ASHEVILLE - United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County remains committed to its focus on creating long-lasting change in the areas of Education, Income and Health, the building blocks of a good life for everyone. On Wednesday, the organization’s Board of Directors approved its 2012-2013 Investment Strategy, the result of a competitive grant process in which more than $2.45 million will be invested in 79 high-quality programs that align with the community-level results outlined in United Way’s Education, Income and Health strategies. United Way Board Chair Tracy Buchanan said the more than 60 focus area volunteers - local experts in the areas of Education, Income and Health who make funding recommendations to the board after reviewing nonprofit applications over a period of several months - had a very challenging task this year. United Way received $1 million more in requests than was available in the organization’s Community Investment Fund. Those programs with the strongest alignment with United Way’s Education, Income or Health community-level results will receive funding. United Way mobilizes people into collective action through giving, advocating and volunteering in the areas of Education, Income and Health. 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. “The investment process undertaken by our volunteers this spring and approved by our board Wednesday is an excellent example of the power of collective giving by thousands of people in our community through our annual campaign as well as the power of collective action on the part of our community partners who make Asheville and Buncombe County a better place each day, not only for their clients, but for all of us,” Buchanan said. Of United Way’s 2012-2013 investment of $2.45 million in Education, Income and Health, we will invest: • $752,733 in 20 programs in Education • $758,980 in 25 programs in Income • $945,318 in 34 programs in Health Six of the 79 programs in United Way’s 2012-2013 Investment Strategy will receive funding for the first time. These exciting new investments in community partners this year include:
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• $35,000 for middle school after school programming in arts, academic support, community service and recreation, • $25,000 for a summer program for youth with no other opportunities for enrichment learning during summer months, • $13,430 for a skill-building initiative to help 60 ninth graders prepare for the demands of college coursework, • $22,500 to help low-income, single mothers attend community college, • $40,000 in services to prevent homelessness and help those experiencing homelessness be quickly placed in permanent housing, and • $10,000 to help public housing residents connect with supports and services. As a result of the 2012-2013 Investment Strategy, United Way expects to see: • 334 children attend high quality, affordable early care education programs, • 2,198 youth strengthen their social and basic life skills, • 610 children increase their basic academic skills, • 108 students with disabilities or special needs have diverse educational options, and much more. • 11,535 people in crisis or with ongoing needs access basic needs assistance. • 620 people increase their vocational, language and literacy skills, and 2,800 workers earn a living wage, • 3,679 people increase skills to build financial stability, • 5,430 households have increased options for affordable, safe housing • 10,248 people increase their power to prevent violence and abuse, • 8,745 people know of and access wellness, prevention and early detection, • 7,759 seniors and people with disabilities remain independent and healthy, • 3,681 people increase use of primary, behavioral and dental health care, and much more. • and much more (see the attached 2011-2012 Investment Strategy for more information). In addition to providing financial support to community partners with program results aligned with our community-level results in Education, Income and Health, the board also approved continued support of United Way’s 2-1-1 ($115,000), Hands On Asheville-Buncombe ($80,000) and its Middle School Success initiative ($77,522). United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County has been a leader in results-based community investment for years. Its Education, Income and Health model builds on that legacy by adding a focus to its work and a vision toward the future. “The return on United Way’s 2010-2011 investment exceeded expectations, Buchanan said. “Instead of the 28,500 people we expected to see reach their goals, nearly 34,000 people successfully improved their conditions in Education, Income and Health. The Board of Directors applauds the high-quality work of our staff, volunteers and partners and looks forward to what we can accomplish together in 2012.” Find out more about United Way’s focus on Education, Income and Health at www.unitedwayabc.org. For more information, contact: DAVID BAILEY, president & ceo - 255-0696 LANCE EDWARDS, community investment director - 255-0696 ###
July Editorial - July 29, 2012 July marked the beginning of United Way’s 2012-2013 investment in the Education, Income and Health of our community. We believe these are the building blocks of a good life for everyone. I am proud of the decisions made by our 60 focus area volunteers – all experts in their fields – about how United Way should invest its $2.45 million Community Investment Fund raised during last fall’s campaign. Those decisions were especially difficult this year because we received $1 million more in requests than we had dollars to invest. How did our volunteers decide which community partners to support? They conducted a competitive grant process in which those partners whose outcomes best align with the community-level results we want to see in Education, Income and Health receive funding. That’s United Way’s ongoing strategy - to align its work and that of its partners around specific results, because we know what gets measured gets done. That’s a bottom-line approach I think we can all support. United Way has a proven track record of helping create long-lasting change in our community. In 20102011, we saw a 118 percent return on investment. We invested our dollars expecting to see 27,500 people working toward high school graduation, achieving financial stability and accessing quality healthcare among other things. We saw 34,000 do so. Our return isn’t in dollars; it’s in lives changed for the better. Soon our community partners will share with us their success in achieving the outcomes in which we invested for 2011-2012, and we look forward to reporting those results. The return on investment is also seen at the community level. For example, children who aren’t ready for kindergarten have less chance of success in elementary and middle school, increasing the chance they will drop out of high school. For every dollar we spend on early childhood education, we may save as much as $17 in remedial job training and correctional facilities down the road, according to a 2010 Institute for a Competitive Workforce study. This investment also creates a deeper pool of qualified candidates for jobs, attracting more companies to our area, and a safer community where more people have access to quality healthcare. Education, Income and Health – these issues are interconnected. And, if you think about it, so are we. What happens to our neighbors matters to us and we all have a stake in their success. I’d like to thank all the givers, advocates and volunteers whose generosity makes such an impact on Asheville and Buncombe County. Our community is a better place because United Way is here and because, together, we can all inspire hope for a better tomorrow. Tracy Buchanan
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The following information includes facts about the impact of Hands On Asheville-Buncombe’s Day of Caring and key service sites and the issue areas that they impact (Education, Income and Health). Please note that this information is for your purposes as reporters to cover the day’s events as all volunteer spots are filled and we do not need to solicit more volunteers. Each site offers good photo opportunities, and directions and contact information are provided for each.
More than 1,000 volunteers to participate in Day of Caring Sept. 6 65 local nonprofits and schools will benefit
ASHEVILLE – On Sept. 6, more than 1,000 volunteers from 67 local businesses/groups as well as the public at large will volunteer at more than 70 projects at 65 local nonprofits and schools as part of Hands On Asheville-Buncombe’s 21st annual Day of Caring. Last year, Day of Caring volunteers donated more than 3,400 hours of service that day. Although it’s impossible to quantify the true value of this service event to the community, the estimating savings to participating organizations was valued at more than $74,000. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, the volunteer center of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, provides a vital link between those who want to volunteer and the organizations that need their help. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe not only coordinates Day of Caring, but offers a wide variety of projects throughout the year to match volunteers’ skills, interest and availability. There are projects geared toward families with children as young as age four, projects individuals can do from home, one-time projects on evenings and weekends…there are even opportunities to make a greater impact by leading other volunteers in service projects. Please review the following page to find sites that will provide excellent visual and interview opportunities for reporters. EDUCATION • Project Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS): Start Something BIG! • Time: 2-5pm • Project Description: Volunteers will engage in fun, hands-on activities with elementary age youth at the Montford Recreation Center. BBBS staff will facilitate the activities. Volunteers will learn what mentoring is all about and about the need for mentors in our community. • Address: 34 Pearson Drive, Asheville, NC 28801 • Driving Directions: From I240 take exit 4 – Montford/Haywood Road. Go west on Montford (away from downtown). Take second left- Courtland Ave. At split in road (.2), stay right onto Pearson Dr. The center is .1 on the left. • Agency/Project Coordinator: Victoria Rose • Agency Phone: 828-253-1470 -- Continued --
• Volunteer Groups Participating: Mission Health • Estimated # of volunteers at project: 16 EDUCATION • Project Name: Emma Elementary School: Grounds Beautification • Time: 9am-12pm • Project Description: Volunteers will weed and trim bushes as well as spread mulch in flower beds. • Address: 37 Brickyard Road, Asheville, NC 28806 • Driving Directions: Take Patton Avenue to Louisiana Avenue. Turn left at light on Emma Road. Turn right at school sign - Brickyard Road . School is down the road on the right. • Agency/Project Coordinator: Debbie DeVane • Agency Phone: 828-232-4272 • Volunteer Groups Participating: BB&T • Estimated # of volunteers at project: 11
EDUCATION • Project Name: Mountain Area Child and Family Center (MACFC): Playground Beautification • Time: 9am-12 pm • Project Description: In coordination with the Shape NC program, MACFC has designed a new master plan for its four outdoor learning environments, aka Playgrounds. Day of Caring volunteers will help in Phase One to plant flowers, herbs and native grasses on all four playgrounds. Note: Children WILL be enjoying some time on the playgrounds at the same time and might like to help volunteers in the planting process! • Address: 2586 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC 28805 • Agency/Project Coordinator: Kelly Brandon • Agency Phone: 828-298-0808 • Volunteer Groups Participating: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Tocqueville Society • Estimated # of volunteers at project: 8 INCOME • Project Name: Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO): Self-Help Homeownership • Time: 9am – 4 pm • Project Description: MHO’s Self-Help Homeownership program makes owning homes affordable by allowing families to contribute “sweat equity” construction hours to reduce the cost of their homes. Day of Caring volunteers will work with MHO staff and Self-Help Homeowners in the construction of six single family homes.
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Media Guide to Day of Caring Locations
Great spots for comments and photography/videography
Media Guide to Day of Caring Locations
Great spots for comments and photography/videography • Address: Reems Creek Village, Weaverville, NC 28787 • Agency/Project Coordinator: Joe Quinlan • Agency Phone: 828-254-4030 • Volunteer Groups Participating: Harry’s on the Hill, LLC • Estimated # of volunteers at project: 9 HEALTH • Project Name: All Souls Counseling Center: Interior Office Painting • Time: 1- 4pm • Project Description: Volunteers will completely repaint the kitchen, as well as touch-up/trim work of other walls and stairwells. • Address: 35 Arlington Street, Asheville, NC 28801 • Driving Directions: Center is across the street from rear of Charlotte St. Starbucks. • Agency/Project Coordinator: Pam Penland • Agency Phone: 828-259-3369 • Volunteer Groups Participating: TD Bank • Estimated # of volunteers at project: 9
General questions about Day of Caring, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, or United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County can be directed to: • David Bailey, president and CEO of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County • Direct Line: 236-3769 • Cell: 777-3990 • Vicki Lloyd , director of Marketing and Communications United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County • Direct Line: 239-1030 • Cell: 301-1933 • Michelle Bennett, director of Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, the volunteer center of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County • Direct Line: 239-1033 • Cell: 336-287-0746
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VICKI LLOYD
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United Way kicks off 2012 giving campaign to improve Education, Income and Health Outcome to improve the lives of more than 60,000 people ASHEVILLE – United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County will kick off its 2012 giving campaign Thursday, an annual effort that results in millions of dollars being invested in improving Education, Income and Health in Asheville and Buncombe County. The media is invited to come out and join us for the celebration. WHO: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County WHAT: 2012 Giving Campaign Kickoff: Hot dog lunch for the first 150 people, games and music WHEN: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13 (the event is drop-in) WHERE: Parking lot in front of United Way’s Community Services Building, 50 S. French Broad Avenue, Asheville WHY: To recognize our donors for their support as we officially begin the campaign In years past, campaign kickoff was a time to announce a fund raising goal for the organization, said John Kimberly, 2012 campaign chair. In recent years, it has evolved into a time to get the community engaged in creating change in our community through Giving, Advocating and Volunteering in the areas of Education, Income and Health, United Way’s three focus areas and what it believes are the building blocks of a good life. “We all have a stake in our neighbors’ success, and it’s critical for people to realize that, when we come together, we have more power than we think to positively impact our community,” said Kimberly. “One way to do that is giving through United Way. We can also champion United Way to our families and friends and we can volunteer through Hands On Asheville-Buncombe.” “We were listening when the community told us they wanted our focus to be on making sure every child succeeds and graduates from high school, on people meeting their basic needs and becoming financially self-sufficient and on people being safe and healthy,” said David Bailey, president and CEO of United Way. “Do we want to raise more dollars this year to meet those goals? Absolutely. And we’re going to go for it.” United Way’s long track record of success in community impact continues this year. Gifts directed to United Way’s Community Investment Fund have been invested in 79 nonprofit programs in Education, Income and Health. We expect to see more than 63,000 people’s lives improved in these areas as a result, and, when that happens, our entire community is better off. In 2010-2011, we saw a 118% return on our investment - that’s a return in lives changed for the better. United Way is well on its way this year to doing even more to improve our community. When the campaign kicks off tomorrow, more than $1 million will have already been raised, thanks in large part to our “trailblazer” campaigns that ran over the summer. --continued--
These trailblazer companies had strong, early campaigns: • Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce • Asheville Specialty Hospital • Beverly-Hanks and Associates • Blue Ridge X-Ray • Carter, PC Accounting & Consulting • Forest Commercial Bank • Housing Authority of Asheville • McGuire, Wood & Bissette PA • Medical Action Industries • Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore PA • YMCA of WNC United Way mobilizes people into collective action through Giving, Advocating and Volunteering in the areas of Education, Income and Health. We believe these are the building blocks of a good life for everyone. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED! 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. Real change won’t happen without you. Join the movement at unitedwayabc.org For more information, contact: David Bailey, President and CEO of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County - 255-0696 ###
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A to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County and the companies that helped kick off its annual giving campaign with a bang! I’ve had the pleasure this year to chair United Way’s Trailblazers – companies that pledged to increase their giving by 10 percent or more before the official start of the campaign in September – and I’m happy to report they contributed to United Way having $1 million in pledges before the campaign began. United Way’s Trailblazers are Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Asheville Specialty Hospital, Beverly-Hanks and Associates, Blue Ridge X-Ray, Carter, PC Accounting & Consulting, Forest Commercial Bank, Housing Authority of Asheville, McGuire, Wood & Bissette PA, Medical Action Industries, Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore PA and YMCA of WNC. These companies set the example for all of us as we near the mid-point of the campaign. This year, United Way’s Community Investment Fund dollars have been invested in 79 nonprofit programs in Education, Income and Health. As a result, we expect to see more than 63,000 people’s lives improved in these areas right here in Asheville and Buncombe County and, when that happens, our entire community will be better off. Please consider giving to United Way through your workplace campaign or online at unitedwayabc.org. Real change won’t happen without you. Rowena Buffett Timms Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations Mission Health