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LATEST NEWS
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Tornado Preparedness in Alabama: Emergency Tips & Shelter Resources
Tornado season is here—are you prepared? Learn how to stay safe with real-time weather alerts, storm shelter locations, and an emergency supply kit checklist. Plus, discover how United Way of Central Alabama can help with disaster recovery. Read more and get ready today!
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Empowering Women on Often Overlooked Financial Matters
Women United, a United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) donor network, recently hosted a lunch & learn featuring two leading authorities on financial and estate planning. Jennifer McEwen from Maynard
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Ladye Franklin’s Career Is Built on Her Passion for Helping Children Get the Best Start in Life
Meet Ladye Franklin, a dedicated School Readiness Specialist with United Way’s Success By 6 program. With over 40 years in early childhood education, she’s transforming preschool classrooms by supporting teachers, providing resources, and ensuring children are prepared for kindergarten.
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Community Organizations Are Key to Helping Both Students and Schools Address Challenges
State and local leaders in education recently discussed problems and solutions for students and school systems during the second annual “Meeting of the Minds” event at Lawson State Community College
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on members of our Women United Donor Society.
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Pathways: A Place for Women and Children Facing Homelessness to Begin Again
Pathways, Birmingham’s longest-running agency for women and children experiencing homelessness, offers more than just shelter.