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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Four Important Tips to Start the 2025 Tax Season
The beginning of a new year also means the start of another tax season. And while United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is wrapping up volunteer training for its Free
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Leading the Way in Leadership Training for Nonprofits: New UWCA Program Reaches More than 300 Area Professionals in its First Year
LEARN United, United Way of Central Alabama’s professional development program, trained over 300 nonprofit professionals in its first year.
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Joe Young Inspires Kindness in Every Delivery
Meet Joe Young, a Meals on Wheels volunteer with United Way of Central Alabama, who delivers more than just meals—he brings kindness and inspiration to every visit. Read his story.
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United Way Raises More than $38 Million to Strengthen Our Community
On Wednesday, December 11th, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) wrapped up its 101st annual campaign with a celebration at The Fennec in Birmingham. The event, complete with live music
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Spotlight on Nhung Le: Making a Difference at UWCA
At United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), we are proud to spotlight the incredible work of our team members who make a difference in our community every day. One such individual is Nhung Le, a first-generation college graduate who has been a vital part of our organization for the past three years.