UNETE ORG

What UNETE ORG does

UNETE is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at the ABCCM Crisis Center in Asheville, North Carolina, that delivers culturally and linguistically responsive services to underserved Latino/Hispanic communities across five counties in Western North Carolina (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Haywood, and Yancey). Its portfolio comprises a Community Health Worker (CHW) program (which trained and deployed over 30 CHWs since COVID-19), three long-running community programs — MANOS for high school students (founded 2009, 345 students supported), De Mujer a Mujer NC for women and families (founded 2012, 78 workshops facilitated), and FAROS for middle school students (founded 2016 across 3 Buncombe County school districts, 173+ students served) — plus direct service referrals connecting people to utility assistance, food, and healthcare, and emergency disaster relief. Core service delivery is built on certified CHWs holding NCCHWA Level I-III credentials who provide trusted, lived-experience-based connections between community members and institutional partners.

The organization's underlying technology is explicitly described as the CHW model combined with "data-informed impact tracking," with no proprietary software platform, APIs, applications, AI/ML systems, or digital product disclosed in source materials. The organization claims meticulous data tracking for accountability to communities, partners, and collaborators, and reports an innovative integration of wellness checks and prevention services at food distribution sites, but no specific technical architecture, integrations, or technology stack is publicly identified. UNETE does not appear to hold patents, trademarks, certifications, or external regulatory credentials beyond its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (EIN 86-3291832).

UNETE's revenue model is exclusively donation-based: the organization sells no products or services and accepts charitable contributions via PayPal. Its small current operating team of approximately 10 named staff — a Founder & Executive Director (Norma Duran Brown), a CHW Program Regional Coordinator, and eight Community Health Workers/Youth Program Connectors — reflects a grassroots, founder-led structure with no parent company, institutional investors, or private equity involvement. The organization demonstrated significant episodic operational scale during the September 2024 Hurricane Helene response, serving 7,325 neighbors with 1,273,019 gallons of clean water, 4,380 hot meals, 9,602 food boxes, and $64,775.41 in financial assistance.

Name

UNETE ORG

Legal name

UNETE

Website

https://unetenc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNETE is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Asheville, North Carolina that delivers culturally responsive Community Health Worker, youth development, women's empowerment, and disaster relief services to underserved Latino/Hispanic communities across five Western North Carolina counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs (EDAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Community health workers
• Youth mentorship programs
• Disaster relief services
• Culturally responsive services
• Community wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: UNETE operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations. The organization accepts donations via PayPal and distributes donor contributions to support community programs and disaster relief efforts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UNETE is a grassroots nonprofit organization that delivers community-based programs and services to underserved Latino/Hispanic communities in Western North Carolina through a Community Health Worker (CHW) model. The organization runs four core programs (MANOS high school youth mentorship, FAROS middle school youth program, De Mujer a Mujer NC women's empowerment, and the CHW Program), delivers direct services connecting people to utility assistance, food, and healthcare, conducts educational workshops, and provides emergency disaster response such as Hurricane Helene relief.

Product overview

UNETE ORG is a grassroots nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community-focused programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include: the Community Health Worker (CHW) Program providing culturally responsive healthcare and wellness services; three youth development programs (MANOS for high school students, FAROS for middle school students, and De Mujer a Mujer NC for women); direct services connecting people to resources like utility assistance, food, and healthcare; and educational workshops. Additionally, the organization operates disaster relief initiatives such as the Hurricane Helene Response. These programs operate as standalone service offerings rather than a platform-with-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MANOS (Mentoring and Nurturing Our Students) Latino youth program established in 2009 supporting high school graduation and career pathways through mentorship, tutoring, and workshops on leadership, financial literacy, college access, and career readiness. Has supported 345 unduplicated students with improved GPAs, attendance, behavior, and graduation rates.
• FAROS (Freedom, Advocacy, Resilience, Opportunity, and Support) Weekly club for Latino Middle School students in 3 Buncombe County school districts, founded in 2016. Creates a safe space for students to explore interests, navigate academic and emotional challenges, and build self-advocacy skills. Over 173 unduplicated students have participated, reporting greater confidence and smoother transitions to high school.
• De Mujer a Mujer NC Grassroots, volunteer-based women's group founded in 2012 by Latina women through community focus groups, committed to supporting women and their families in achieving comprehensive well-being. Has facilitated or supported 78 workshops, events, and focus groups on topics including navigating school systems, parenting, healthy relationships, mental health, resilience resources, and substance use prevention.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Community health worker deployment program trained and deployed over 30 Community Health Workers since COVID-19, providing community-led healthcare, wellness checks, and prevention services at food distribution sites across five communities in Western North Carolina. The CHW network provides culturally and linguistically responsive support and serves as the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare providers.
• Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Response Emergency response initiative providing clean water (1,273,019 gallons for 31,825 people), hot meals (4,380 served), food boxes (9,602 distributed), FEMA and D-SNAP application support, and financial assistance ($64,775.41) to neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene in Western NC. Served 7,325 neighbors in total.

Quantifiable outcome

• 345 unduplicated students supported with improved GPAs, attendance, behavior, and graduation rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished innovative partnerships between healthcare providers and UNETE's Community Health Worker network to create integrated pathways to community well-being, connecting underserved populations with healthcare services.
• Social Service AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-sector partnerships with social service agencies to address systemic barriers across education, housing, employment, and healthcare, providing comprehensive support to community members.
• Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationships with community organizations to deliver services, host events, and create mutual learning opportunities for underserved populations in Western NC.
• Buncombe County School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAROS program operates in 3 Buncombe County school districts, providing weekly club support for Latino middle school students with academic and emotional challenges.
• ABCCM (Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry)coreOthersUNETE's office is located at the ABCCM Crisis Center, indicating a collaborative hosting relationship with this community ministry organization.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hispanic Federation: National nonprofit providing social services, civic engagement, and disaster relief support to Latino communities across the U.S. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same Latino-services space as UNETE but at national scale.
• UnidosUS: National Latino civil rights and advocacy organization (formerly NCLR). Broad incumbent with affiliated community-based organizations providing education, health, and economic empowerment services that overlap with UNETE's portfolio.

Direct peers

• MANNA FoodBank: Asheville-based food distribution nonprofit serving Western North Carolina. Directly comparable as a regional food assistance peer and a current collaborator with UNETE on food distribution sites where UNETE integrates wellness checks.
• Pisgah Legal Services: Western North Carolina nonprofit providing free civil legal aid to low-income residents. Comparable in mission to serve underserved populations across the same five-county region and likely cross-refer clients with UNETE.
• El Pueblo: Latino community advocacy and services organization based in Raleigh, NC. Directly comparable as a North Carolina-based Latino-serving nonprofit offering education, health navigation, and community empowerment programs.
• Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS): Federally qualified health center operating across Western North Carolina with its own Community Health Worker programs. Closely comparable to UNETE in CHW deployment, community-led healthcare delivery, and geographic footprint.
• ABCCM (Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry): Asheville-based crisis services nonprofit that hosts UNETE's office at its Crisis Center. Directly comparable in providing social assistance and emergency support to vulnerable populations in Buncombe County.

Regional players

• El Centro Hispano: Latino community organization headquartered in Durham, NC serving the Triangle region. Comparable mission in Latino community empowerment, education, and integration services, but operates in a different NC geography than UNETE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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