Click here to access the Emergency Food and Shelter Program LRO application. 

The Local Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program has been notified the national program’s funding has been determined. This federal funding is designated to supplement and expand the work of local social services agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to assist individuals with emergency rent and mortgage payments. For 2018, Henderson County was awarded $19,725 through the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program set-aside funds.

Interested organizations will find a fillable pdf application above. 

Complete the form, print and mail or hand deliver with the required attachments to United Way of Henderson County, 32 Smyth Avenue, Hendersonville NC 28792. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 6 at 3 p.m. Contact Sarah Kowalak, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.

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Small businesses play a critical role in maintaining a thriving local economy. You are no less important to the success of United Way, as we endeavor to improve lives through our work in education, income, and health. Our Small Business League members are an important, growing family of donors, who are vital to helping us meet the needs of our community.

By spreading your $1,000 gift over 12 months, we make it simple and affordable for small businesses to assume a place of leadership in our community. In turn, you are dually recognized as an individual donor, and as a corporate supporter.

Benefits of joining Small Business League:

• Invitation for member to attend Campaign Kick-off event
• Invitation to all Small Business League exclusive events, including the annual SBL Kickball Tournament and Super Bowl Party
• Logo placement on the United Way of Henderson County website
• Member recognized in a Small Business Spotlight
• Recognition in United Way of Henderson County’s Annual Report, received by more than 500 United Way supporters
• Invitation for member to attend the Campaign Wrap-Up Celebration and Leadership Donor event

Contact Director of Resource Development Kat Carlton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.692.1636 x1104 to learn more about how your small business can become a member! 

2019 Small Business League Members

Henderson County Youth Council (HCYC) is a student led and driven, county-wide youth organization supported by United Way of Henderson County. The council consists of representatives from all public high schools including the Innovative High School and Early College and is open to youth enrolled in home schools.

Interested in becoming a part of the HCYC?

Application deadline is Friday, April 12, 2019. Click here to download the application. 

What does the Henderson County Youth Council do?

HCYC researches, surveys and initiates projects that benefit young adults in Henderson County. HCYC provides an opportunity for young people to learn about and put into action community wide planning as well as enhance leadership skills and responsibility.

Henderson County Youth Council goals:

• Initiate community service projects and social events for young adults in Henderson County
• Advocate for youth leadership opportunities
• Advocate for inclusion of youth perspective in local government decision making

For more information, please contact HCYC Advisor, Adrienne Pomeroy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828-692-1636 x1111.

2018-19 HENDERSON COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Quinn Albert, Hendersonville High School
Johnathan Austin, West Henderson High School
Kayla Bennett, Hendersonville High School
Brooks Bolin, West Henderson High School
*Taylor Calloway, North Henderson High School
Taryn Edgerton, North Henderson High School
*Moriah Fender, West Henderson High School
Hannah King, West Henderson High School
*Oliver Kompathoum, Hendersonville High School
Mitali Merchant, North Henderson High School
Caroline Maxon, West Henderson High School
Claire Parker, West Henderson High School
Alexla Perez-Sanchez, Henderson County Early College
*Janeissa Romero, Henderson County Early College
Kathryn Thomas, Hendersonville High School

*Denotes returning member