United Way of Central Alabama’s Young Philanthropists Society and Tocqueville Society, recently met for a Bold Goals lunch and learn on the Senior Grocery program. Jessica Nix, UAB Geriatrics Clinic…
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Hands On Birmingham Rebranding as United Way Hands On
United Way of Central Alabama’s volunteer arm is rebranding. United Way Hands On, formerly known as Hands On Birmingham, not only has a new name and logo, but also new…
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United Way Receives Funding to Develop Transportation Resource Center
People throughout Central Alabama will soon have access to a tool that will help connect them to all of the transportation resources in the region. United Way of Central Alabama…
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United Way Hands On, Points of Light and The Starbucks Foundation Launch Innovative Service Model in Birmingham
United Way Hands On, formerly Hands On Birmingham, in partnership with Points of Light and The Starbucks Foundation, was selected to participate in an innovative service model inspired by national…
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YPS Hosts Spring Social at New Gartenbar
Hula hoops, balls, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and outdoor games for children in United Way Success by 6 Centers was the focus of United Way’s Young Philanthropist Society (YPS) social held…
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Community Steps Up to Restore Bike Rodeos after Not-So-Grand Theft
United Way’s Bike Rodeos will roll again in 2019, thanks to more than $6,400 in donations from our generous community. At Bike Rodeos, children from across Central Alabama are able…
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UWAAA Hosts Celebration for Hundreds of Jefferson County Seniors
United Way Area Agency on Aging held its annual Senior Celebration to honor senior citizens in Jefferson County during Older Americans Month. The event, with 750 lively seniors representing over…
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UWCA #1 in Most 4-Star Ratings
Charity Navigator has awarded United Way of Central Alabama the longest consecutive 4-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. With more than 1.5 million…
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Women United Examine Opioid Crisis
United Way of Central Alabama’s Women United recently hosted a Lunch and Learn on the Opioid Crisis and its impact on women. The panelists included Beth Bachelor, Fellowship House; Meg…
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Volunteers Needed to Help Celebrate Our Seniors
United Way’s Area Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers to help at its annual Senior Celebration. The event will be held at the Boutwell Auditorium on Thursday, May 9, 2019,…
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UWCA Presents Tornado Relief Donation to United Way of Lee County
United Way of Central Alabama presented a check of $194,143 to United Way of Lee County to support long-term tornado disaster relief. On March 3, 2019, a tornado hit the…
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Stolen Bikes and Trailer Haults Program
An important youth health initiative in our schools, called Bike Rodeos, had to be canceled because all the program’s equipment was stolen. The Bike Rodeos use a 20 ft trailer…
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