High Country United Way

05/28/2026

We’re Hiring!
Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time)

High Country United Way is currently seeking applicants for a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator position with an anticipated start date of June 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted through June 10, 2026.

This opportunity is ideal for graduate students, recent college graduates, or individuals looking for flexible part-time work in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, community engagement, or related fields. Summer hours may range from approximately 24-28 hours per week initially, transitioning into a more flexible 10–12 hour per week position in the fall.

The position is funded through June 30, 2027, and offers meaningful experience supporting nonprofit operations, communications, outreach, volunteer engagement, and community initiatives across Northwest North Carolina. Flexibility may be available for the right candidate, including working around academic schedules or other employment commitments.

To begin the conversation, request application instructions, or receive a copy of the job description, please email Rebecca Hall at [email protected].

05/25/2026

High Country United Way offices will be observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th. We will return Tuesday, May 26th.

05/14/2026

04/21/2026

FUNdraiser ALERT!

High Country United Way invites you to join us alongside the Watauga Long-Term Recovery Group for the Riverside Raffle 🎟️

Come out for a fun-filled afternoon supporting our communities on Saturday, April 25th from 12–5 PM at Grandfather Winery.

🎟️ Raffle tickets: $5
🤝 Supporting local recovery efforts across Watauga county.

We’d love to see you there—bring a friend and enjoy a great day for a great cause!

Here’s a great way to support the Watauga LTRG and enjoy all that the High Country has to offer thanks to our friends at App State Communications Studies Program!

04/16/2026

Birthday shoutouts! 🎉🥳 High Country United Way would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation and extend birthday greetings to two of our favorite people, Linda Holtkamp and Marty Button!

As a Disaster Case Manager with the Watauga Long Term Group, Marty Button provides invaluable and dedicated support to families affected by Helene.

Linda's role as Director of Operations at High Country United Way is instrumental in maintaining operational efficiency and keeps us all in check. 😇

Let's give the warmest birthday wishes to Linda and Marty! The High Country is blessed to have these two amazing individuals in our corner of Northwest North Carolina. 🫶

04/03/2026

ALICE is a movement that recognizes 42% of hardworking individuals who make too much income for government assistance, but not enough to live on.

One emergency expense can put an ALICE individual into financial crisis. When we recognize ALICE, we change lives.

Leran more about ALICE here: https://www.unitedforalice.org/introducing-ALICE/north-carolina

Contact High Country United Way to learn more about ALICE in your community.



Content creation by Megan Seymour, ASU Marketing Intern, Class of 2026

04/03/2026

April is for ALICE 💛

This month, we’re shining a light on ALICE.

Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.

ALICE represents hardworking individuals and families who earn too much to qualify for assistance, but not enough to afford basic household essentials.

They are your neighbors. Your coworkers. Your community.

📊 Throughout April, we’ll be sharing stories, local data, and insights from across the High Country.

👉 Stay tuned.
👉 Learn more.
👉 And ask yourself… Are you ALICE?

03/31/2026

Help us spread the word along with our friends at United Way of Wilkes County and Appalachian Senior Programs for their annual auction!

Join Appalachian Senior programs in a Facebook Auction, Tuesday, March 31st!!

03/06/2026

🎉 Today we’re sending the biggest birthday shout-out to Meredith Perry, the Watauga Long-Term Recovery Group Disaster Case Management Supervisor.

Meredith and I first met in January 2025 as two exhausted Gen X Swifties who care deeply about one thing: making sure hurricane survivors are safe, stabilized, and supported as they rebuild their lives.

Before officially stepping into her role in August 2025, Meredith was already volunteering as a Disaster Case Manager for the Watauga Long Term Recovery Group while caring for her family and helping neighbors navigate recovery. That’s just who she is ... someone who quietly shows up, works hard, and does the job with a smile.

Meredith, we are so grateful for your heart, your leadership, and the compassion you bring to this work. Watauga County and the High Country is stronger because of you.

💛 Happy Birthday, Meredith! We hope your day is as wonderful as the care you give to our community.

02/24/2026

🎉 High Country United Way is excited to welcome Linda Slade back to High Country United Way as our new Director of Grants and Foundation Giving!

Linda previously led High Country United Way as Executive Director from 2008–2014 and has spent years strengthening communities across North Carolina through leadership roles with the New River Conservancy and as President of United Way of Gaston County from 2018–2021.

She “retired” back to the High Country… briefly 😉 most recently serving as Special Projects Coordinator in Planning with the High Country Council of Governments.

Linda brings deep United Way experience, strong regional relationships, and a whole lot of heart for this community. We’re lucky to have her back!

Welcome back, Linda! 💙