I'm proud to be a part of this collaborative solar project involving United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Green Built Alliance, and Blue Ridge Power which aims to elevate youth success and address climate justice. With your support, we hope to have a celebration this fall at United Way's headquarters for a ribbon cutting and "show and tell" of the solar project. - Chris Dunbar

Message from Dan Leroy, President/CEO
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

Social impact organizations like United Way have a role to play in confronting climate change, and we’re excited to be working with the Green Built Alliance and Blue Ridge Power to install solar panels on our headquarters on South French Broad in downtown Asheville.

In the last 12 months, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County (UWABC) paid nearly $30,000 to Duke Energy—and these costs continue to rise every year. An investment in renewable energy will reduce our building’s energy needs by sixty percent, resulting in nearly $20,000 in annual savings which can be reinvested in our community partners who serve youth and families across Buncombe County.

At the same time, reducing our building’s operating costs will allow us to continue providing high-quality, low-cost, accessible office space to our 13 nonprofit organizations. The UWABC building’s purpose and central location create a powerful opportunity for the organization to serve as a model for businesses and other nonprofits, encouraging more widespread adoption of clean energy in our community.

Will you join us in supporting renewable energy for our building so that we can 1) reduce our utility costs by 60%, 2) put dollars saved toward investments in our community partners, and 3) make a greater impact on student success, supporting families, and engaging communities throughout Buncombe County?

3 Ways to Make A Gift

1) Give online
2) Give a gift of stock
3) Give via check

We thank you for your generous gifts and support, but most of all, we thank you for choosing to LIVE UNITED!

Thank you,
Dan

Questions? Contact Heather Wingert, Director of Major Gifts at 828.333.2426 or heather.wingert@unitedwayabc.org.

The Future Is Bright

By United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

The Future Is Bright

Investing in Youth Using Renewable Energy