Responding to COVID-19 – United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.

United Way’s COVID-19 Response and Resources

United Way is positioned with staff expertise, volunteers and a network of agency service providers to help with a rapid response. If you are an organization providing resources to address COVID-19, please email 211connects@uwca.org. Check back daily for updates.

Give Help!

to the Community Crisis Fund, if you would like to help those affected by the Coronavirus.

Add your program to the 2-1-1 Database.

Email 211connects@uwca.org to add your program or service to our 2-1-1 database.

Need Help?

United Way’s 2-1-1 Connects is an information referral center providing details on available resources for those impacted by the Coronavirus. You can also dial 2-1-1 if you wish to talk to a representative by phone.

Resources for Nonprofits

Central Alabama Weekly COVID-19 Impact Report

Free Tax Prep Temporarily Suspended

What you need to know about COVID-19

From CDC: Testing for COVID-19

CDC: Coronavirus Cases in U.S.

Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Statewide Public Health Order

Other Community Resources

Nonprofit Resources

Community Crisis Funding is available to support nonprofits meeting the needs of our community in response to the pandemic and ensuing economic crisis. The next funding opportunity will accept applications from September 1-30, 2020.

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Central Alabama Weekly COVID-19 Impact Report

This weekly snapshot is intended to provide data regarding conditions in Central Alabama and inform the social service and philanthropic sectors as they work to meet community needs. Updated January 12th, 2020.

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Free Tax Prep Temporarily Suspended

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, United Way’s Free Tax Preparation program is temporarily suspending appointments through the end of March. MyFreeTaxes, the affordable, online tax prep software from United Way and H&R Block, is still available for use from your computer, tablet or smart phone. The deadline for filing and paying federal income tax without interest or penalties has officially been extended to July 15th.

Here is a link to the extension form and directions: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf

You can also file an extension (or file your tax return) for free online through the IRS Free File page: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

Check back here for updates as this situation evolves.

What you need to know about COVID-19

Click the link below to learn more about the Coronavirus and how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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From CDC: Testing for COVID-19

If you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19 or you are a resident in a community where there is ongoing spread of COVID-19 and develop symptoms of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider and tell them about your symptoms and your exposure. They will decide whether you need to be tested, but keep in mind that there is no treatment for COVID-19 and people who are mildly ill may be able to isolate and care for themselves at home.

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CDC: Coronavirus Cases in U.S.

This page will be updated regularly at noon Mondays through Fridays. Numbers close out at 4 p.m. the day before reporting.

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Statewide Public Health Order

April 3, 2020 | Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Statewide Public Health Order. It is also available here in Spanish.

View the Stay at Home Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for individuals here and for businesses here.

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Other Community Resources

#BhamStrong is fueled by private, public, and civic leadership to facilitate the flow of accurate information and ensure an agile, resilient, and collaborative response to COVID-19 in our community.

List of Jefferson County COVID food box locations.