Tocqueville Society

United Way of Central Alabama’s Tocqueville Society is nationally-recognized as the largest Tocqueville Society in the country. It is the fastest growing segment of the annual campaign, with more than 800 members contributing $10,000 or more. United Way of Central Alabama’s Tocqueville Society was founded in 1986 with 36 charter members.

The national society was founded in Nashville, TN in 1981. The name was chosen for 19th century French diplomat Alexis de Tocqueville’s admiration for the spirit of voluntary association and voluntary effort for the common good, a spirit he had observed in America and about which he wrote enthusiastically. This notable society is designed to deepen the understanding, commitment and support of United Way.

2021 Tocqueville Chairs

Kim and Bruce Rogers

Tocqueville Updates on COVID-19 and UWCA

During the COVID crisis, Tocqueville members joined the 2020 Tocqueville Chair Charlie Miller, Harbert Management Corporation, and United Way President & CEO Drew Langloh for a virtual update on how COVID 19 is affecting the community and how United Way is responding to the crisis.

October 7, 2020 – Watch the October video update here. The password is 1986.

April 27, 2020 – Watch the April update here. The password is uwcatocq. We have included a link to more detailed information about the effects of this crisis here.

Thank you to those who have supported the United Way Community Crisis Fund.

For questions, please contact Caroline Bolvig at cbolvig@uwca.org or 205.458.2038.

Tocqueville Society

Tocqueville Society