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United Way improves lives and community conditions throughout Central Alabama by addressing specific areas of need through donor support, state and federal grants, key partnerships, coalitions, strategic planning and our own ongoing community service programs.

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Celebrating Through Service: Centennial Parks

We are celebrating our century of service with commemorative community parks in each of the six counties we serve.

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We at United Way are committed to building better, stronger and more equitable communities. Because change doesn’t happen alone. To live better, we must LIVE UNITED.

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LATEST NEWS

WBRC Fox 6 News Spotlights Campaign Chair Leroy Abrahams

September 5, 2024

Jonathan Skinner of WBRC Fox 6 News recently interviewed Leroy Abrahams of Regions, who is this year’s campaign chair for United Way of Central Alabama’s annual fundraising campaign. To read
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United Way and AKA Collaborate to Prepare Fairfield Students for the New School Year

September 3, 2024

In partnership with United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), the Upsilon Eta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc. recently hosted a Back-to-School Bash on a Saturday at
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United Way and Jasper Collaborate to Complete the Third of Six Community Parks in Central Alabama

August 28, 2024

In the shade of a newly constructed pavilion, Jasper Mayor David O’Mary looked out over what was once a bare patch of land. That’s now been replaced with fresh mulch
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Christian Love Pantry Serves Pell City in Tandem with Community Collaborators

August 26, 2024

Nestled between two other community service organizations in downtown Pell City, Christian Love Pantry is dedicated to providing food to people in need and answering the call during emergencies. A
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Langloh Recognized as a Power 60 Influencer for 2024

August 19, 2024

Drew Langloh, President and CEO of United Way of Central Alabama, has been named a “2024 Power 60 Influencer” by the Birmingham Business Journal for his transformative impact on the city.
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United Way Opens Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits in Shelby County

August 13, 2024

United Way of Central Alabama is excited to open the Community Project Grant application for Shelby County. These grants, up to $2,500 per organization, support short-term projects and one-time expensees.
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