HELP SERVE A HOT MEAL WITH A WARM SMILE That is what Bert Bloomston, a Meals on Wheels volunteer, brings to every person he visits each week on his route…
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Chip Graham
Support for Hurricane Florence
United Way Worldwide announced today that its 2-1-1 service has been reinforced to assist those in the projected path of Hurricane Florence. Additionally, United Way has established The United Way Hurricane…
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Photo Shoot at Railroad Park
We wanted to give a special thanks to the companies who bought custom campaign t-shirts for this year’s campaign theme “Together, There Will Always Be a Way.” Companies who participated…
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2016 Medicare Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment Events for Jefferson County The events listed below are for Jefferson County residents and no appointment is necessary. If the times listed below are not convenient call (800)-243-5463 to…
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TekLinks Adopts Oxmoor Valley Elementary School
Teklinks recently released a video detailing their partnership with United Way and Oxmoor Valley Elementary School to provide after-school tutoring. Teklinks will provide up to 1,000 hours of volunteer tutoring…
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Weld for Birmingham Article on United Way of Central Alabama
A MAINSTAY BEHIND A WIDE RANGE OF CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR NEARLY 100 YEARS, THE UNITED WAY CONTINUES TO CHANGE WITH THE TIMES. The organization known today as…
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United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County: Request for Application
The United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County, a program of the United Way of Central Alabama, Inc., has been designated as the Area Agency on Aging for…
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Summer feeding in Blount County supports summer enrichment program
When Mitchie Neel, Executive Director Blount County Education Foundation, considered a summer feeding program in Blount County, she understood the uphill climb she’d be facing. However, she knew how much…
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UWCA and Bold Goals supports fun summer learning program
American Baseball Foundation – BASIC (Baseball Academics and Skills Instructional Course) students are enjoying fun days at Regions Field and Railroad Park competing in baseball, softball, soccer and academic challenges….
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Women United reward new homeowners
Approximately 30 Women United participants prepared baskets for Project Welcome Home. The baskets will be donated to the women in United Way’s Individual Development Account program and Habitat Humanity….
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United Way Pacesetter Campaign kicks off with $11.85 million goal
Representatives from more than 50 corporations, businesses, hospitals and non-profit organizations helped kick off United Way of Central Alabama’s 2016 Pacesetter Campaign during a celebration at Lyric Theatre today. The…
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UWCA earns 14 consecutive top ratings from Charity Navigator: “Exceeds Industry Standards”
Birmingham, Alabama– United Way of Central Alabama’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity…
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