United Way of Central Alabama

Blount County

How United Way Of Central Alabama Supports Blount County

The Blount County United Way merged with United Way of Central Alabama in 1987. The first campaign raised $44,500 and was chaired by Hoy Taylor of First Alabama Bank (now Regions Bank). The Blount County division includes businesses, government, non-profits, individuals and professionals.

United Way improves lives and community conditions by addressing specific areas of need through donor support, state and federal grants, key partnerships, coalitions, strategic planning and our own ongoing community service programs.

Key Outcomes in Blount County

92,453

Blount County residents

were served by United Way of Central Alabama agencies and programs*

38

agencies and programs funded

by United Way provide services to Blount County residents

150

students

were served in Blountsville by the Blount County Education Foundation’s Explorers summer program, gaining an average of 9.3 months in reading and a 12-month gain in math proficiency

6,400

children

were served through child abuse prevention and awareness, therapy and child abuse response by Blount County Children’s Center

400

students

were provided medical and dental care, school supplies and clothing by Blount County and Oneonta City Schools so they can arrive at school ready to learn

Statistics above were compiled from 2023 results.

*Clients may be served by more than one agency.

Blount County Spotlight:

Blount County Education Foundation

The Blount County Education Foundation promotes academic excellence in Blount County Schools through classroom grants and funding for special projects ranging from leadership development programs and media library upgrades to summer learning. Summer study and meal programs, which are vital to students’ retention and momentum, are typically presented in the form of specialized “camps.” Subjects addressed in these summer programs include reading, math, arts, science, life skills, nature, firefighting and farming. Since 1998, the Foundation has awarded more than 3,000 classroom grants and provided more than $9.7 million to support Blount County students and teachers.

UWCA Blount County Partners

 Alabama Head Injury Foundation
Alabama Kidney Foundation
Amelia Center
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Red Cross serving Mid Alabama
Arc of Central Alabama
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham Urban League
Blount County Children’s Center*
Blount County DHR*
Blount County Education Foundation*
Blount County Schools*
Boy Scouts of America Greater Alabama Council
Catholic Family Services
Childcare Resources
Children’s Aid Society of Alabama
Children’s of Alabama
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

Crisis Center
Daybreak – Family Resource Center of NW Alabama
Disability Rights and Resources
Family Sunshine Center
Gateway
Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
Glenwood
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
Levite Jewish Community Center
Literacy Council of Central Alabama
Oneonta City Schools*
Positive Maturity
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
SafeHouse of Shelby County
Travelers Aid Society of Birmingham
United Ability
Workshops Empowerment Incorporated
YWCA of Central Alabama

*Office headquartered in county

Note: Investments are sent to each agency’s home office, which may be located outside the county’s borders.
The amount of the total allocation distributed to satellite programs is left entirely to the discretion of each agency’s leadership.

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