Press release from United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County:
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County announced an opportunity for people to join a newly established Community Investment Committee. Members of the committee will be responsible for co-creating a new application process and ultimately deciding which organizations or initiatives will benefit from an investment of $250,000 in the coming year.
United Way is looking for 8-10 people of all ages, races, backgrounds, and genders from throughout Buncombe County who have lived experience with family, personal, or financial challenges, or systemic/institutional discrimination; who feel deeply connected to their community, or who want to see community-building work done directly within their community. Committee members will be compensated for their time.
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