January 2020 News
United Way Improves Health & Reduces Prescription Costs with FamilyWize
In partnership with FamilyWize, United Way of Henderson County is committed to helping every individual in our community save money on prescriptions at the pharmacy. FamilyWize is a prescription drug discount program that is free for everyone, and it can lower prices whether you've got insurance or not. FamilyWize has helped over 15 million people nationwide save more than $1.7 billion on their prescriptions since 2005.

How does it work? Get a FamilyWize card online, or download the FamilyWize app available in Google Play and App Store. You can quickly look up the cost of a drug by typing in the drug name and your zip code and you can see what a variety of local pharmacies are charging for the same medication. You can also see what discounts are available with co-pay assistance, trial offers and patient assistance programs for brand name medications.
UWHC Welcomes New Board Members at January Meeting

The Board of Directors for United Way of Henderson County has added six new members, who will begin a three-year term on January 22, 2020.

Stephanie Barbosa - Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Hector Marmolejo - Kimberly-Clark
Tom Murrill - Retired, Community Volunteer
Lisa Richmond - Current by GE
Trina Stokes - Council on Aging
Michael Willey - Hatteras Capital Advisors

“We are excited to have these new members bring their perspectives and expertise to the United Way of Henderson County Board. We value the collective wisdom and leadership of our dedicated board members who are passionate about making our community a better place," said Executive Director Denise Cumbee Long.
Volunteer Spotlight
Smart Start Partnership for Children
Smart Start Partnership for Children provides opportunities children need to be successful in school and life. The mission of the Partnership is to support, educate and advocate to build a strong foundation for young children in our community. 

Join Smart Start Partnership for Children for their annual book sale!
You will find thousands of books at unbeatable prices, and most are $1 or less!

Proceeds from the sale provide books in the mail every month for children younger than 5 in Henderson County through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

When:
Friday, Feb. 28 from 3-5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 29 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where:
Grace Lutheran Church
1245 6 th Ave W
Hendersonville, NC 28739

What:
Volunteer positions are available for book loaders, attendants, greeters, child care assistants and more. Sign up to volunteer for the book sale here!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, January 20
8:30 a.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast Sponsored by The Community Foundation

Featuring keynote speaker
Dr. Vergel L. Lattimore, III

Blue Ridge Community College

Open to the public.
Tickets available at the United Way office and from
Sunday, February 2
6 p.m.

Small Business League Presents Super Bowl Party at the Brewery!

ALL ARE WELCOME
FREE ADMISSION

  • Beer Releases
  • Big Screen TV
  • Prizes
  • Olive Catering Food Truck

Southern Appalachian Brewery
322 Locust Street
Hendersonville

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We have one life. To live better, we must LIVE UNITED®.