Allocation Partner Agencies

United Way of Central Alabama has the privilege of working with over 80 nonprofit agencies and programs that are making a  positive impact in our five county Central Alabama region. Each year our Allocations Partners are allocated a portion of funds donated by the community through the annual campaign.

Allocation Partners participate in an annual allocations process which includes an application and visit from a Visiting Allocations Team. Below is a list of Allocation Partners receiving funding from the 2018 campaign for the 2019 calendar year.

Please find below a link to the UWCA Partner Agency Handbook. This handbook is designed to provide a brief overview of each of UWCA’s departments – especially as they relate to the allocations process and agency relationships. It also includes some policies and guidelines for UWCA partner agencies. This handbook is not intended to be a thorough compilation or summary of UWCA’s departments, programs or staff members. For more information, please contact Sara Newell or Randy Betsch with the Community Impact department. UWCA Partner Agency Handbook

2019 Allocations

A. G. GASTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB (A0040543)
(205) 923-3377
Helps at-risk youth through educational, recreational, and leadership activities.
2019 Allocation: $ 685,398

AIDS ALABAMA, INC. (A0972985)
(205) 324-9822
Provides statewide HIV/AIDS advocacy, prevention, housing, and services for persons living with HIV.
2019 Allocation: $ 73,334

*ALABAMA ASSOCIATION FOR NONPROFITS (A0971987)
(205) 879-4712
Strengthens and supports Alabama’s nonprofit organizations in serving their communities.

ALABAMA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES (A0816274)
(205) 323-6331
Offers job training, sheltered employment, counseling, and placement for persons with disabilities.
2019 Allocation: $ 63,849

ALABAMA HEAD INJURY FOUNDATION (A0002154)
(205) 823-3818
Provides resources and support for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries and their families.
2019 Allocation: $ 173,928

ALABAMA KIDNEY FOUNDATION (A0055230)
(205) 934-2111
(800) 750-3331
Provides financial assistance, education, recreational opportunities, and support programs to Alabama’s kidney patients; including public education initiatives promoting organ donation and prevention of kidney disease.
2019 Allocation: $ 114,212

ALETHEIA HOUSE (A0003714)
(205) 324-6502
Provides drug abuse prevention programs, treatment, and affordable housing.
2019 Allocation: $ 454,359

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (A0003849)
(205) 930-8860
Dedicated to eliminating cancer through research, education, patient services, and advocacy.
2019 Allocation: $ 647,456

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (A0003926)
(205) 510-1500
Building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
2019 Allocation: $ 481,757

AMERICAN RED CROSS— ALABAMA REGION (A0004258)
(205) 439-7800
Assists victims of disaster and provides military emergency communications, and health and safety education.
2019 Allocation: $ 2,870,292

ARC OF CENTRAL ALABAMA  (A0001304)
(205) 323-6383
Serves adults, infants, and toddlers with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
2019 Allocation: $ 620,668

ARC OF SHELBY COUNTY (A0080728)
(205) 664-9313
Services individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities through intervention, advocacy, information and referral, supported employment and family support.
2019 Allocation: $ 141,107

ARC OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY (A0816179)
(205) 884-2680
Provides training for adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
2019 Allocation: $ 96,197

ARC OF WALKER COUNTY (A0005367)
(205) 387-0562
Provides services for persons with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and provides support to family and friends of those individuals.
2019 Allocation: $ 390,830

BETTER BASICS, INC. (A0985552) 
(205) 944-2928
Provides reading intervention for struggling readers, promotes reading for pleasure, and provides enrichment program, all in poverty-area public schools.
2019 Allocation: $ 169,532

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM (A0011606)
(205) 939-5990
Provides positive role models to children in need.
2019 Allocation: $ 406,914

*BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION (A0010846)
(205) 879-0416
Serves the Jewish community in any way possible.

BIRMINGHAM URBAN LEAGUE (A0011480)
(205) 326-0162
Provides training, basic skills, job placement assistance, housing counseling services, and youth development programs.
2019 Allocation: $ 156,795

BLOUNT COUNTY AID TO HOMELESS CHILDREN (A0972029)
(205) 274-5200
Provides clothing, extra school fees, medical and dental needs not covered by Medicaid for children in foster care.
2019 Allocation: $ 49,886

BLOUNT COUNTY CHILDREN’S CENTER
(205) 274-7226
Provides a home-like environment for child abuse investigative interviews, therapy, school-based child abuse prevention programs, parenting classes, divorce education classes, and a home visitation parenting program.
2019 Allocation: $ 116,421

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, BLACK WARRIOR COUNCIL (A0972004)
(205) 554-1680
Provides citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness to youth members.
2019 Allocation: $ 81,765

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREATER ALABAMA COUNCIL (A0013386)
(205) 970-0251
Provides citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness to youth members.
2019 Allocation: $ 939, 941

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL ALABAMA (A0010558)
(205) 744-3070
Provides a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; life-enhancing programs and character development experiences; and hope and opportunity.
2019 Allocation: $ 662,934

CAHABA VALLEY HEALTH CARE (A1049768)
(205) 918-2108
Provides health care for Spanish-speaking people in Jefferson and Shelby counties
2019 Allocation: $ 49,582

CAMP FIRE USA—CENTRAL ALABAMA COUNCIL (A0017304)
(205) 324-2434
Provides opportunities for youth to realize their potential and to function effectively as caring, self-directed individuals.
2019 Allocation: $ 961,785

CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES (A0012507)
(205) 324-6561
Provides family, marriage, and individual counseling; pre-adoptive foster care for infants and young children; counseling for crisis pregnancies and adoption services.
2019 Allocation: $ 156,870

CHILDCARE RESOURCES (A0024103)
(205) 252-1991
Central resource for information and counseling about childcare, training for childcare providers, and financial assistance for families using childcare.
2019 Allocation: $ 622,372

CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY (A0024110)
(205) 251-7148
Provides family counseling, crisis intervention, adoption support services, foster care and transitional living services for homeless young parents and children, and life skills training for youth in school and community setting.
2019 Allocation: $ 910,587

CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA (A0024124) )
(205) 638-7481 (Amelia Center)
(205) 638-9100
Provides the finest pediatric health services to Alabama’s youth in an environment that fosters excellence in research and education. The Amelia Center, a support service of Children’s Hospital, provides comprehensive grief services to children and their families.
2019 Allocation: $ 604,978
Amelia Center: $ 86,689

CHRISTIAN LOVE PANTRY (A0816181)
(205) 338-3390
Provides food, clothing, and other essential items for clients in an emergency situation.
2019 Allocation: $ 39,217

COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (A0052847)
(205) 879-3438
For older adults, CJFS provides care management, transportation, in-home personal care, respite care, caregiver support and more – all aimed at helping seniors continue living independently with an enriched quality of life. CJFS provides professional mental health counseling for people of all ages.
2019 Allocation: $ 95,685

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL ALABAMA (A0091257)
(205) 942-8911
Collects surplus food and distributes through charitable and other non-profit organizations to feed hungry people in our five-county area.
2019 Allocation: $ 353,698

CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR OUR YOUTH, INC. (BEACON HOUSE) (A0009012)
(205) 384-4539
Residential treatment facility providing academic and clinical services for at-risk adolescents and their families in Shelby County.
2019 Allocation: $ 180,713

CRISIS CENTER, INC. (A0029577)
(205) 323-7782 (Office Line)
(205) 323-7777 (Crisis Line)
(205) 933-9393 (Mental Health Association)
Provides confidential telephone counseling, crisis and suicide intervention, services for victims of sexual assault, and socialization, independent living skills, and advocacy training for the mentally ill.
2019 Allocation: $ 745,636

DEVELOPING ALABAMA YOUTH FOUNDATION (A0031467)
(205) 664-1600
Offers a day academic treatment program for at-risk adolescents. Provides Shelby County Juvenile Court with an alternative to incarceration.
2019 Allocation: $ 130,820

DISABILITY RIGHTS AND RESOURCES (A0049302)
(205) 251-2223
Empowers people with all disabilities to fully participate in the community, achieve independence, and advocate for equal access.
2019 Allocation: $ 152,107

EASTER SEALS OF THE BIRMINGHAM AREA (A0972069)
(205) 942-6277
Provides vocational rehabilitation, early intervention, individual assistance, and camping and recreation to people with disabilities in the five-county area.
2019 Allocation: $ 176,943

FAMILY CONNECTION (A0080744)
(205) 663-6301
Provides service for at-risk youth and their families which includes residential shelter, outreach counseling, runaway and homeless services, school intervention programs, and Project Safe Place/Safe Youth.
2019 Allocation: $ 212,915

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA (DAYBREAK) (A0031472)
(205) 387-1157
Provides emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, information and referral, and a 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence in Walker County.
2019 Allocation: $ 160,666

FELLOWSHIP HOUSE (A0037601)
(205) 933-2430
Provides residential substance abuse recovery program for men and women, and residential recovery program for clients with dual disorders (psychiatric and addition)..
2019 Allocation: $ 265,205

GATEWAY (A0037145)
(205) 510-2600
Residential treatment program for adolescents, therapeutic foster care, independent living program, family counseling, consumer credit counseling, special education services, domestic violence intervention, community and home-based outreach/prevention programs.
2019 Allocation: $ 1,149,615

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA (A0972025)
(205) 980-4750
Building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
2019 Allocation: $ 541,662

GIRLS INCORPORATED OF CENTRAL ALABAMA (A0041351)
(205) 595-4475
Provides after school, holiday, and summer activities in centers and through outreach programs to develop strong, smart, and bold girls.
2019 Allocation: $ 819,076

GLENWOOD AUTISM AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER (A0972120)
(205) 969-2880
Provides services for children, adolescents, adults and families who are affected by autism or a mental or health disorder.
2019 Allocation: $ 144,098

GREATER BIRMINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (A0973688)
(205) 780-1234
Builds quality, affordable houses in partnership with low-income families and community partners. Prepares qualifying families for homeownership and offers continued family development resources after homeownership.
2019 Allocation: $ 354,194

HISPANIC INTEREST COALITION OF ALABAMA (HICA) (A1020296)
(205) 942-5505
To improve the lives of Latinos in Alabama through coordination with existing community resources, providing transitional services and education.
2019 Allocation: $ 124,071

IMPACT FAMILY COUNSELING (A0991188)
(205) 916-0123
Professional counseling services for at-risk youth and troubled families. Services include intervention programs with Court, DHR, and the school system; anger management classes; and affordable outpatient counseling.
2019 Allocation: $ 91,899

*LAKESIDE HOSPICE, INC. (A0816180)
(205) 884-1111
Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and families while they remain in the comfort of their homes.

LEGACY YMCA (A0010226)
(205) 426-1211
Provides programs and activities designed to develop the spirit, mind and body of children, teens, adults, and senior adults in west Jefferson County.
2019 Allocation: $ 97,768

*THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, INC. (A0057602)
(205) 251-3516
Provides legal services to low-income children and adults (court-appointed only).

LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (A0052843)
(205) 879-0411
Provides early childhood education programs, camping services, senior adult meals, activities, and wellness programs.
2019 Allocation: $ 253,291

LITERACY COUNCIL (A0058867)
(205) 326-1925
Provides literacy information and referral hotline for children, adult and ESOL learners and volunteer tutors; organizes community and workplace initiatives.
2019 Allocation: $ 202,049

OASIS, A WOMEN’S COUNSELING CENTER
(205) 933-0338
Provides affordable mental health counseling to women individually, their families, couples, play therapy and group therapy in a respectful and nurturing environment.
2019 Allocation: $ 91,665

PATHWAYS (A0014071)
(205) 322-6854
Provides shelter, food, clothing, and supportive services to homeless women and children.
2019 Allocation: $ 338,543

POSITIVE MATURITY (A0073619)
(205) 803-3211
Offers counseling, social, volunteer and employment opportunities for senior adults, in-home senior companions for frail elderly, and free prescription drug assistance.
2019 Allocation: $ 647,966

*RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, OF ALABAMA (A0972182)
(205) 212-7255
Serves as a home away from home for sick or injured children and the families who traveled to Birmingham for pediatric medical services not available in their home communities.

SAFEHOUSE OF SHELBY COUNTY (A0972113)
(205) 664-5930
Provides shelter, counseling, advocacy, and case management for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
2019 Allocation: $ 127,520

SALVATION ARMY—BIRMINGHAM AREA COMMAND
(JEFFERSON, SHELBY & ST. CLAIR COUNTIES) (A0078797)
(205) 328-2420
Offers emergency services for men, women, and children; transitional housing for homeless families; community-based social welfare services; disaster and emergency counseling; food and clothing assistance.
2019 Allocation: $ 1,686,222

SALVATION ARMY—WALKER COUNTY (A0078799)
(205) 221-7737
Emergency food, clothing, financial aid, lodging, and disaster aid to those in need.
2019 Allocation: $ 99,222

SHELBY COUNTY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER – OWENS HOUSE (A0972018)
(205) 699-3333
Committed to a multi-discipline approach to child abuse investigations providing services and programs to serve child victims of abuse and their families.
2019 Allocation: $ 50,001

SHELBY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (A0091260)
(205) 665-1942
Provides assistance in emergency situations and education for clients on how to become more self-sufficient.
2019 Allocation: $ 221,947

SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, CENTRAL ALABAMA COUNCIL (A0972058)
(205) 780-2355
(800) 735-0405
Provides education and testing services to the general public and counseling and extensive support services to individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.
2019 Allocation: $ 130,239

ST. CLAIR CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER (A0827216)
(205) 338-8847
Therapeutic and legal services to child victims of sexual and physical abuse, and prevention programs.
2019 Allocation: $ 45,958

ST. CLAIR COUNTY DAY PROGRAM (A1016066)
(205) 594-2280
Offers a day treatment program with an academic component for at-risk adolescents. Provides St. Clair County Juvenile Court with an alternative to incarceration.
2019 Allocation: $ 109,088

ST. CLAIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (A0819190)
(205) 812-2100
Emergency assistance (utilities, medicine, school supplies, rent) for families and assistance with needs for children in foster care.
2019 Allocation: $ 48,776

TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY OF BIRMINGHAM (A0089675)
(205) 322-5426
Provides information and referral, counseling and financial aid services for displaced individuals and families coming into or leaving the community; and transportation to medical appointments for elderly and low-income residents.
2019 Allocation: $ 263,402

UNITED ABILITY, formerly UCP of Greater Birmingham (A0972091)
(205) 944-3900
Connects people with disabilities to their communities and empowers individuals to live full and meaningful lives by providing innovative educational, vocational and therapeutic services.
2019 Allocation: $ 731,469

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS, INC. (A0091151)
(205) 925-2944
Serves western-area senior citizens, day care, health screening, crime prevention, and food distribution.
2019 Allocation: $ 90,564

WORKSHOPS, INC. (A0098055) 
(205) 592-9683
Offers work adjustment, vocational training, and job placement to adults with disabilities.
2019 Allocation: $ 743,695

YMCA OF BIRMINGHAM, INC. (A0972015)
(205) 801-9622
Day care, summer day camps, after school care, literacy programs, and youth, adult, and senior activities.
2019 Allocation: $ 829,401

YWCA OF CENTRAL ALABAMA (A0098327)
(205) 322-YWCA (9922)
Offers childcare for homeless children, affordable housing and childcare for low-income families, after school tutoring, and comprehensive domestic violence services.
2019 Allocation: $ 1,525,666

*At their request, affiliate agencies receive designations only.

United Way’s  footprint extends to Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties.  Several agencies are located in and serve a particular county. Others are located in the Jefferson County area and serve the residents from all five counties.