HELP SERVE A HOT MEAL WITH A WARM SMILE That is what Bert Bloomston, a Meals on Wheels volunteer, brings to every person he visits each week on his route…
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NALC and Community Food Bank Food Drive
The local chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers is joining the United Way of Central Alabama and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama for the 26th Annual…
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A New Beginning for Homeless Veterans
Many veterans find themselves without stable housing and other basic needs upon returning home from serving our country. Organizations such as Priority Veteran, a United Way initiative, works to ensure…
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Another Success Story from United Way Priority Veteran Program
More than 1,750 homeless or near-homeless veterans in Alabama have already received help from Priority Veteran, a program of United Way of Central Alabama. But more cases in need of…
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UWAAA Holds Town Halls to Hear Senior Service Priorities
United Way’s Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County held two town hall meetings this Monday where members of the community were able to share their questions, comments and concerns…
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2-1-1: Answering Calls 24-Hours a Day
In addition to the 25,000 calls a year that United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) 2-1-1 Call Center receives from Central Alabama callers, our 2-1-1 Center also handles after-hours and…
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We’ve Got You Covered
United Way’s partner agency, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham, has been at the sites of last Thursday’s tornado installing tarps to help cover damaged residential roofs. Habitat staff and…
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Priority Veteran Launches “No Stone Unturned.”
It is often difficult to admit that you need help, especially for veterans who have spent a significant portion of their life serving their country. Priority Veteran is a United…
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United Way- A Resource for Victims of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a prevalent and often unseen problem in the U.S., with approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of abuse. United Way of Central…
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A Healthy Diet Fuels One Senior’s Passion
A HEALTHY DIET FUELS ONE SENIOR’S PASSION Meals on Wheels Adds to Quality of Life Faye Creel never expected to take up a new hobby at age…
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Eight Things You’d Like to Know About Meals on Wheels
Q: If I am a United Way Meals on Wheels recipient, what kind of lunch should I expect each day? A: Meals on Wheels recipients can expect a hot, nutritious…
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Appointments Still Available for Free Tax Prep
We are only two weeks away from the federal and state tax filing deadline of Tuesday, April 18 and United Way of Central Alabama is still taking appointments for free…
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