365 Circle

Introducing the High Country United Way 365 Small Business Circle!

What is the High Country United Way 365 Small Business Circle?

As a business owner, you already know the value of a strong and healthy community! The High Country United Way 365 Small Business Circle is an exclusive group of local small business owner who are committed to investing in ongoing, impactful, and meaningful work in the High country through the United Way.

 

For only a dollar a day or $365 a year, your business becomes a member of the 365 Small Business Circle!

  • Simply writhe a check - all at once or quarterly.. whichever is best for your business.
  • Host an in-store promotion where proceeds from a featured item or service go toward your pledge.
  • Fun staff ideas... for example, staff could donate and wear jeans, hats, or wear costumes to work.  This is an affordable option and a collective effort between owner and staff to reach your goal of $365!
  • 365 Small Business Circle decal for you to display and a digital copy for your website and socials.
  • Listing and website link to your business on our website.
  • Designate to a specific HCUW partner agency.
  • Listing in our Annual reporting.
  • Invites to HCUW events and volunteer opportunities
  • Networking and social media recognition
  • 365 Small Business Member Event... TBA
  • Specific Leadership circle recognition for pledges of $1,000 or more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE UNITED WAY AT 828-265-2111

High Country United Way brings communities together to find strength and share hope. It’s the way we rally in hard times to meet people’s needs so they can rise back up and build a better future.

 

Launched on October 1, 2024 and just days after the storm, the Helene Rapid Response Fund fund was created to quickly support recovery efforts across our region. Phase 1 funding was distributed within two weeks after the storm, and Phase 2 concluded on June 30, 2025.  We are honored to support these trusted community partners for their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to Helene recovery. To donate to the Helene Rapid Response Fund, click to donate. 

 

The following trusted partners were granted funding from Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Helene Rapid Response Fund:

Appalachian Disaster Coalition

Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness (SPROUT)

Ashe Advantage Project

Avery County Habitat for Humanity

Back 2 School Festival – Watauga

Bald Creek Relief

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission Inc.

Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development

Casting Bread, Free Market, and Cafe

Egypt & Ramseytown Volunteer Fire Department

Elk River Helping Hands (Fiscal Agent – Bridges for Avery)

Feeding Avery Families

Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders, Inc.

GLAD (Greater Lansing Area Development)

Green Valley Volunteer Fire Department

Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina

Lansing Volunteer Fire Department

Lansing's Bridge to Recovery

Mitchell County Long-Term Recovery Group

Mitchell County Long-Term Recovery Group – Unmet Needs

Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff

Musicians Mission of Mercy

Partners Aligned Toward Health (PATH)

RISE Disaster Relief & Recovery Inc.

Septic Wastewater Solutions

Bradshaw Volunteer Fire Department 

W.A.M.Y. Community Action

Watauga County Housing Council

Watauga County Long-Term Recovery Group – Unmet Needs Case Management

Western Youth Network

Yancey County Long-Term Recovery Group – Unmet Needs

 

Please check back for updates regarding the opening date of Phase 3 of the Helene Rapid Response Fund.