United Community Development of North Carolina
Building wealth and economic development through job training, social enterprise, outreach, and advocacy.
Our Programs
One of the powerful strategies employed by UCD is to use in-demand home repair, weatherization services, and social enterprise to provide job training, real living wage jobs, and cooperative community control of the social enterprise to the organizations and the residents we serve as a vital anti-poverty strategy. All profits from our “fee for services contracts” are used to support our charitable work in low-income weatherization and energy efficiency, home repair job training, de-cluttering services, and resident capacity-building in microenterprise.
Weatherization/Repairs
We provide a combination of weatherization and home repair programs to low-income homeowners and renters to help residents save money on their utility bills, improve their living conditions, and reduce the risk of displacement due to rising costs of living.
De-Cluttering
Green Infrastructure
About Us
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents in the Southside neighborhood of Asheville, which is marked by poverty, rapid gentrification, and inequitable access to quality public infrastructure. We work to build local resident capacity, improve local infrastructure, and fight the forces of displacement which these improvements might bring. Our organization was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in March 2018, and we have a network of community organizations and individuals all working in concert to achieve our goals.
One of the powerful strategies employed by UCD is to use in-demand home repair, weatherization services, and social enterprise to provide job training, real living wage jobs, and cooperative community control of the social enterprise to the organizations and the residents we serve as a vital anti-poverty strategy. All profits from our “fee for services contracts” are used to support our charitable work in low-income weatherization and energy efficiency, home repair job training, de-cluttering services, and resident capacity-building in microenterprise.
"We are committed to building a stronger, more resilient community through job training, in-demand services, and community-driven solutions."
Invest in the Future of Our Community
Thank you for considering a donation to United Community Development of North Carolina
Your support allows us to continue providing vital programs and services to low-income residents in Buncombe County.
At UCD, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build wealth and achieve economic mobility. By supporting our work, you are investing in the future of our community.
You can make a one-time or recurring donation via PayPal. We also accept donations by mail or in person at our office. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and we will provide a receipt for your records.
Thank you for your support of UCD, and for helping us create a more equitable and resilient community for all.
"Every person deserves the opportunity to build wealth and achieve economic mobility and we are proud to work alongside residents and organizations to make this vision a reality."
We Are a People Driven Team
Our Board and staff consists of passionate individuals who are committed to our mission and to improving the quality of life for residents of Southside and Buncombe County. Our dedicated team members are trained and skilled in their respective fields, and they work tirelessly to achieve our goals.