United Way of Henderson County

06/10/2026

The 2026 Bikes 4 Kids NC Raffle and Build-Days are on!

BUILD-A-BIKE: Join the bike-build this Friday, June 12 from 11am to 2pm at Mills River Brewing to help us assemble bicycles that will be gifted to Henderson County youth this holiday season.

RAFFLE: Provide essential support to help us by more bikes for kids and secure your chance to win a Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert trail bike! Purchase raffle tickets today!

Tickets available here: https://loom.ly/RsFtH9A
1 ticket = $20
3 tickets = $40
5 tickets = $60
10 tickets = $100
25 tickets = $200

The lucky winner will be announced September 26, 2026.

Register for the build here: https://loom.ly/2BFG-qg

Together, we can pedal towards a future where every kid has the opportunity to experience the joy and freedom that comes with owning a bicycle.

Tempo Cyclisme Mills River Brewing Co.

06/10/2026

Our Quarterly Disaster Recovery Partnership Community Stakeholders Meeting brought together organizations from across our community to focus on one thing: strengthening recovery through collaboration.

We are so proud of the core team of disaster case managers we have built to serve Henderson County and are grateful for the eight organizations that are working together to provide critical case management services. Recovery work is never done alone, and meetings like this remind us just how powerful partnership can be.

Thank you to every organization, advocate, and community leader who continues showing up for Henderson County.

Together, we move recovery forward. United is the way!

06/04/2026

Volunteer to build bicycles!

Bikes 4 Kids NC believes every child deserves the simple joy of owning a bicycle. We understand that a bike is not just a mode of transportation; it symbolizes freedom, empowerment, and the pure exhilaration of childhood. In partnership with United Way of Henderson County, Bikes 4 Kids NC raises funds annually to gift bikes to local families in need during the holiday season.

Volunteers are welcome to sign up to participate in the Bike Build Day on Friday, June 12 at Mills River Brewing Co.. No previous experience or skills are needed. Members of Tempo Cyclisme cycling club will host the build and provide all the tools and training necessary. There is a task for all skill levels -- from unboxing bikes to breaking down cardboard to assembling handlebars to airing up tires. Volunteers may be asked to lift up to 20 pounds. Individuals, groups, and businesses are welcome to participate.

Sign up: https://signup.com/go/UdoadZq

How to Prepare for a Bike Build:
• Wear comfortable, active clothing
• Wear closed-toed shoes (no bare feet)
• Be ready to work outdoors or in open air
• Bring sunscreen or a coat, pending weather
• Stay hydrated

06/01/2026

📣 Meals on the Bus Starts TODAY! 🚌☀️

Free summer meals for children (2-18) are back on the road! Beginning today, Henderson County Public Schools' "Meals on the Bus" program will deliver lunch and breakfast for the next day at nine stops throughout the county.

🍽️ Today's Lunch:
• Crispy Chicken Sandwich
• Green Beans
• Applesauce
• Ketchup
🥣 Plus breakfast for the next day!

🚌 Route 1
📍 Justus Truck Lines (2507 Sugarloaf Rd.) — 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Edneyville Dollar General (3426 Chimney Rock Rd.) — 12:15–12:45 p.m.
📍 Bearwallow Mobile Home Park (Koala Bear Trail) — 1:00–1:30 p.m.

🚌 Route 2
📍 Tuxedo Park (1299 Old US Highway 25) — 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Flat Rock Middle School Parking Lot (191 Preston Ln.) — 12:15–12:45 p.m.
📍 Upward Elementary School Bus Lot (45 Education Dr.) — 1:00–1:30 p.m.

🚌 Route 3
📍 Freeman Gas (4848 Asheville Hwy.) — 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Mills River United Methodist Church — 12:15–12:45 p.m.
📍 Etowah Horse Shoe Volunteer Fire Department (15 Morgan Rd.) — 1:00–1:30 p.m.

📅 Service runs weekdays through July 29 (except July 3).

Please help us reach every family who can benefit from this program. Share this post and spread the word throughout Henderson County!

See the full schedule with times here ➡️ https://bit.ly/SummerMeals26

Need more info? Contact the HCPS Child Nutrition Department at 828-891-6310.

05/29/2026

Do you still have Hurricane Helene-related needs? If so, join the Henderson County Disaster Recovery Partnership for a drop-in resource connectivity event. Our resource navigators will provide one-on-one assistance to get you connected with organizations that are best equipped to address your hurricane-related needs.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
106 Saylor Ln, Bat Cave, NC 28710

05/26/2026

Does the weekend of rain and flooding have you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, angry, numb, or emotionally drained? This can happen after a disaster. Helene affected more than homes and roads - it also affected stress levels, routines, relationships, and emotional well-being. Support is available.

Our Community Resources webpage includes updated information about a variety of resources available as our community continues to recover from Helene and our residents face new, unexpected set-backs. A new flyer has been added under the heading Supporting Mental Health After Disasters.

Follow this link: https://www.liveunitedhc.org/resources

If you have unmet needs cause from Helene and would like to be paired with a local disaster case manager, please fill out the ‘Get Help’ form at www.hcdrp.org

NC 2-1-1 NC211 is your one-stop shop to learn about free local not-for-profit resources in Henderson County including food, shelter, and other needs. Operators are standing by 24/7 365 to provide referrals to resources near you. You can learn more by:

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Last night was a powerful example of what can be accomplished when the community comes together!

Power of the Purse, hosted by Women United, brought the importance of supporting the mental health of women and children in Henderson County to the forefront. With over 90 guests in attendance at a beautiful venue with wonderful food and drinks, it’s easy to say that a great time was had by all.

Most importantly, two very deserving local programs will be awarded grants funded by this event. Our Women United members nominated and voted for Sources of Strength (Henderson County Public Schools) and Girls EMpowered to receive the proceeds. These programs are centered around creating safer, more supportive spaces for young people across Henderson County. Our goal was to award least $5,000 per program and we exceeded our goal! POP truly is a party with a purpose!

Thank you to our amazing Women United members and to everyone who donated auction items to the event.

Thank you to our generous sponsors who made the event possible:
GOLD: Stuller Power Solutions
SILVER: UNC Health Pardee
BRONZE: Blue Ridge Community College, The Chipriano Family, Cooper Construction Company, SELEE Corporation, Self-Help Credit Union, Western North Carolina, United Community Bank,
PoP the CORK: Realty ONE Group

Thank you to our vendor partners:
Marked Tree Vineyard
Echo Hill Flower Farm
Dash Events

It takes a village and we’re so appreciative and proud of ours. United is the way!

05/21/2026

Tonight, we are honored to announce the recipients of the inaugural grants supporting women’s and children’s mental health in our community. 💜

Congratulations to Sources of Strength and Girls EMpowered - two powerful programs creating safer, more supportive spaces for young people across Henderson County.

From strengthening peer connection and promoting help-seeking behaviors in schools, to building confidence and belonging in young girls, these programs are changing lives every single day.

Because of your support of and, we are able to invest directly into programs that help our community’s youth feel seen, supported, and empowered.

This is what it looks like when a community comes together for mental health. 💙