Changing Lives Every Day
Making Our Community Stronger
At United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. Whether it’s access to education, financial stability or health resources, the right support can empower individuals and families to thrive.
At United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. Whether it’s access to education, financial stability or health resources, the right support can empower individuals and families to thrive.
That’s why our programs provide critical resources, guidance and direct support across key impact 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
☑️ Youth Support & After-School Programs
By taking a holistic approach, we create lasting change—one person, one family and one community at a time.
OUR PROGRAMS
211 Information & Referral
With one call, reach a real person who can connect you to services across the community.
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.
Meals on Wheels
Dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a hot meal every weekday to local seniors.
Financial Stability Services
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 improves early learning in childcare settings to help children start school better prepared.
Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow connects families to health and developmental resources so children (birth to age 8) start school healthy and ready to succeed.
Priority Veteran
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.
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
Latest News About Our Programs
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Fair Housing Month Brought Leaders Together to Address Housing Barriers
Each April, Fair Housing Month highlights the importance of accessible, equitable housing free from discrimination. In recognition, several United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) staff members attended the Fair Housing
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Helping Nonprofit Leaders Harness the Knowledge and Experience of Their Board Members
Leading a nonprofit is highly rewarding but also quite challenging, said Jequette Edmonson Noland, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society of Birmingham. Since her job requires her to be
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Returning the Favors She Received by Volunteering
Once in need, now a source of hope—read how Women United member La Toya Haskins Cathéy is paying it forward through volunteer work, turning gratitude into a powerful act of giving back.
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Restaurant Chain Supports United Way’s Work to Eliminate Hunger
Last week, Checkers and Rally’s presented a $5,000 check to United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) to celebrate and support the success of programs to eliminate food insecurity in our
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Empowering All People to Be All They Can Be
The familiar clinking sound of silverware, chopping on a cutting board and searing on a grill could be coming from any busy commercial kitchen in the middle of the day.