In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way Meals on Wheels program is delivering three-weeks of shelf-stable meals to homebound seniors in Jefferson County. All morning on March 26,…
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United Way’s Community Crisis Fund awards $154,417 in COVID-19 Grants
United Way of Central Alabama announced the award of 36 grants totaling $154,417 from its COVID-19 Community Crisis Fund to local nonprofit organizations within its five-county area. “There are serious…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Steps Up to Deliver Meals During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Meals on Wheels is partnering with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office will deliver meals to seniors in the Bessemer and Forestdale areas….
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United Way Community Crisis Fund launched in response to COVID-19
In a news conference, United Way of Central Alabama’s President and CEO Drew Langloh, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, introduced the establishment of a statewide United Way Community Crisis…
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United Way will support 249 Birmingham and regional programs in 2020
Recently, United Way of Central Alabama’s Board of Directors approved a $26.4 million allocation to 71 United Way partner agencies. The funding will support 249 programs within a five-county region…
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Free Tax Preparation Services Offered at UWCA
It’s that time again—United Way of Central Alabama has ramped up its tax services for the year. UWCA works closely with the Internal Revenue Service and other qualified partners to…
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United Way Announces New Board Members
United Way of Central Alabama recently elected seven new community leaders to its board of directors for 2020. New directors elected to the board include: Sheri Cook, SVP of Human…
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Generosity Pushes United Way Past Goal
Central Alabama responded generously to its community needs and again supported United Way to support agencies and initiatives to work towards solutions. 2019 Volunteer Campaign Chairman, Jeff Stone, Executive Vice…
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Priority Veteran Aids Near Homeless Vet in Becoming a Lawyer
Today, Veteran Antonio Gray, a Jones Law School graduate, is a practicing attorney with Hampton and Ford in Montgomery, Alabama. But his story might not have been one of achievement…
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Meals on Wheels Raising Funds & Recruiting Volunteers to End Holiday Hunger
United Way Meals on Wheels has launched a campaign called “A Taste of Hope” to ensure no seniors in Jefferson County go hungry this holiday season and recruit volunteers to…
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Community Asked To Be A Hero- Everyday
Jeff Stone, Executive Vice President, Brasfield & Gorrie and the 2019 United Way of Central Alabama Campaign Chair today challenged more than 400 UWCA volunteers and donors attending United Way’s…
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UWCA and Better Basics Partner for Summer Learning Family Night
Skills for Summer Learning was the theme for the recent Family Night held by Family Stability Services, a program of United Way’s Financial Stability Partnership. UWCA collaborated with Better Basics…
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