UWCA is celebrating Black History Month with brief stories from our own staff and community volunteers. We asked them one question: Who is your Black History Superhero? Today’s respondent is…
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A Message from the Chair and President
“United Way was built for times like these.” The year 2020 was clearly one of the most challenging in the history of United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA). The COVID-19…
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Celebrating Black History Month with United Way of Central Alabama
United Way of Central Alabama is celebrating Black History Month with stories from our own staff and community volunteers. We asked them one question: Who is your Black History…
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Partner Story: Care for the Caregiver
Every day, United Way of Central Alabama and our network of more than 70 partner agencies and programs impact individuals throughout our community. This story comes from Collat Jewish Family…
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A Virtual Success in Every Way: Generous Donors Push 2020 Campaign Over the Top
The year 2020 has been unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives, altering everything from how we socialize and celebrate to how we do…
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Food Drives for Miners Also Help Drive Local Economy
It’s always a struggle to lose a job unexpectedly, but it’s especially hard right before the holidays. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to 350 workers at the Shoal Creek Mine in…
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A Great Way to Show Our Community Some Love
“Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For almost two decades, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has honored Dr. King’s legacy…
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Happy Holidays from United Way of Central Alabama ☃
May the HOPE you help bring to others, bring joy and peace to you and yours. Thank you for your support! Click the image above to see our holiday card.
United Way of Central Alabama Announces Record-Breaking 2020 Campaign, Raising $1.5 Million Over Goal
The United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) announced today a record-breaking 2020 campaign raising $1.5 million over the goal amount for a total of $36,000,000. This reflects pledge estimates and…
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Home “Sweet” Home for the Holidays
The United Way Area Agency on Aging (UWAAA) Long-Term Care Ombudsman program needs your help to sweeten the holidays for Boarding Home residents in Jefferson County! Home “Sweet” Home for…
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Shelby County Company Moves Campaign Events from Conference Room to Warehouse
For more than three decades, Specification Rubber Products has helped United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) make hope happen. “The United Way annual campaign is a big deal around here,”…
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December Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Virtual business meetings are now commonplace. The same goes for everything from game nights and birthday parties to baby showers and weddings. All because of COVID-19. But did you know…
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