Changing Lives Every Day
Making Our Community Stronger
Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life — a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family and good health. When someone has strong support in one of these areas, it can make it easier to overcome challenges in the others.
Our programs provide support, resources and guidance in key areas: community health & well-being, crisis response & resource support, early childhood development & education, financial stability & career development, homelessness prevention & housing, hunger relief, mental health, senior support, youth health & wellness and youth support & after-school programs. Taking this comprehensive approach helps us make a bigger impact on our neighbors’ lives.
Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life — a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family and good health. When someone has strong support in one of these areas, it can make it easier to overcome challenges in the others.
Our programs provide support, resources and guidance in key areas: community health & well-being, crisis response & resource support, early childhood development & education, financial stability & career development, homelessness prevention & housing, hunger relief, mental health, senior support, youth health & wellness and youth support & after-school programs. Taking this comprehensive approach helps us make a bigger impact on our neighbors’ lives.
Our Impact
352,888
clients received health, medical, or nutrition-related services in 2023
18,418,137
meals distributed to individuals and families in need in 2023
30,624
individuals received financial counseling, job-relevant skill training and more in 2023
OUR PROGRAMS
Meals on Wheels
Dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a hot meal every weekday to local seniors.
Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Seniors can find services that help in a meaningful way, from receiving hot, nutritious meals to information about long-term care facilities.
Financial Stability
We help put individuals and families on the road to financial stability. An investment in long-term human success leads to long-term economic success.
Success By 6
Success By 6 is dedicated to improving the quality of early learning in childcare settings so that children are better prepared for school.
2-1-1 Information and Referral
With one call, reach a real person who can connect you to services across the community.
Veteran Services
Veterans can connect to services that help them find housing and gain the skills and knowledge they need to remain financially stable.
Bold Goals Coalition
United Way of Central Alabama provides the primary staff and organizational support for the Bold Goals Coalition.
Latest News About Our Programs
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Regions Employees Stay True to Corporate Culture through Community Service
Every year, Regions sets aside a full week known as “Evergreen” to honor the contributions of its employees — contributions not merely limited to growing the company’s own business but
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Rylee Vaughan Not Only Found a Job but a Way to Make a Difference
When Rylee Vaughan graduated from Florida State University, her future felt uncertain. But when her family moved from Florida to Prattville, Alabama, the transition to Birmingham opened new opportunities. Growing
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United Way Kicks Off Campaign in Walker County, Announces Local Grant
Walker County business and community leaders last week kicked off their 2024 United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) campaign.
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Hurricane Helene: A Call for Support
Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused catastrophic flooding across six southeastern states, prompting United Way of Central Alabama and partners to launch a support website for victims.
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J. Mason Davis Campaign Kickoff Highlights UWCA’s Transformative Impact on People’s Lives
Angela Abdur-Rasheed lovingly refers to United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) as United Way of Caring for Angela. And for good reason. When she was just a toddler, doctors at