The following is a real-life account from a participant in United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s Free Tax Preparation Program. Each January, I’m filled with a specific dread. It haunts…
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Access to Services
Got Taxes? We’ve Got You Covered with Free Filing for All.
They say the only things certain in life are death and taxes, neither of which is especially pleasant to contemplate. But at this time of year, it’s probably taxes that…
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1-800-AGE-LINE Is Your Connection to Senior Services Information
That’s number to call to reach the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of United Way’s Area Agency on Aging (UWAAA). ADRC is a trusted and unbiased wealth of helpful…
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UWAAA Program Helps Family Caregivers Deal with Demanding Responsibilities
While most of us would certainly prefer to age in place (remain in our own homes throughout our lives), maintaining complete independence in our later years isn’t always an option….
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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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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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Answering the Call in the Face of Disaster
On March 3rd of this year, a devastating tornado ripped through Lee County, Alabama, leaving 23 dead, dozens injured and thousands of lives changed forever, especially in the towns of…
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LEE COUNTY TORNADO RESPONSE EFFORT LAUNCHED
ONE DONATION SITE FOR VICTIMS United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) in partnership with United Way of Lee County, has launched a secure and trusted donation site that will serve…
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United Way’s 2-1-1 Call Center Celebrates AIRS Accreditation On 2-1-1 Day
The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) has awarded its coveted accreditation to United Way of Central Alabama’s 2-1-1 Information and Referral Center after the center completed expected practices…
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Priority Veteran /Vettes-4-Vets and others to launch Needs Assessment
United Way of Central Alabama’s Priority Veteran Initiative, Vettes-4-Vets, and a coalition of veteran service organizations are launching a groundbreaking study on the needs of Alabama’s Veterans to be conducted…
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UWCA Annual Meeting Features Bold Goals
The 5th Anniversary of BOLD GOALS, a United Way Initiative, was the focus of United Way ’s recent annual meeting. The coalition aligns existing programs, resources, and best practices to…
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Meals on Wheels Seniors Receive Gifts Spreading Holiday Cheer
Over 200 Meals on Wheels recipients in Jefferson County received gifts this holiday season through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. Home Instead Senior Care partnered with local…
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