Volunteers from Regions Bank and Maynard Nexsen teamed up with United Way Hands On in April to construct raised garden beds and a 9 Square court at Brookside Boys &…
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2023 Campaign Chair Profile – Dow Briggs, MD
This is an especially exciting year at United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA). We’re celebrating the organization’s centennial anniversary, having served the community since 1923. While our size, the area…
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Faith Chapel makes donation for Selma Recovery
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is deeply grateful to Pastor Michael K. Moore and the congregation of Faith Chapel for their generous donation….
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Celebrate Black History Month with Us
Throughout the month of February, United Way of Central Alabama is celebrating Black History….
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When Disaster Strikes, We Are Here
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is providing urgent assistance to individuals affected by excessive rain and flooding in Central Alabama….
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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month…Learn How to Get and Give Help Through United Way Agencies
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), one in three women and one in four men have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner. Zoom in to look at Alabama and…
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Campaign Coordinators Reflect On Their Work During the Annual Campaign
United Way changes lives—join their Annual Campaign to spread the impact This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. The United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) Annual Campaign has officially…
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Art Is an Avenue to Success at Glenwood
Glenwood offers services that follow clients through time and adapt to their needs. That’s why their tagline “A Continuum of Care” fits well for this local nonprofit. Programs at Glenwood,…
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Local doctor + community support create innovative vaccination drive-thru
This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. Drive up, get your shot, drive off. Thanks to Celeste Reese-Willis, M.D., Birminghamians have a hassle-free option to receive their COVID-19…
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Find the Tools You Need to “Prepare to Protect” During National Preparedness Month
2021 quickly taught us there’s no such thing as being too prepared. It’s been a tumultuous year in events not only related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but also to natural disasters…
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UWCA’s Hands On Renovates Playground at Princeton Elementary
With kids returning to school from virtual learning, things such as playground maintenance, overgrown shrubbery, and roof repairs have been current issues faced by school administrators and principals. Now that…
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Filling Snack Bags and Fueling Hope: Women United Makes an Impact
While the pandemic has deprived everyone of a sense of normality, children and adolescents may be at the top of the list. Many are facing critical concerns such as learning…
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