Reader discretion: This post references both physical pain and mental health issues, including suicide. Life can be hard at times, even for the strongest among us. But in the face…
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Update on Crisis Funding to Area Nonprofits
To support Central Alabama during these unprecedented times, United Way of Central Alabama launched the Community Crisis Fund, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations stressed by dwindling resources and increasing…
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United Way Receives Over $500,000 Grant to Provide Housing Services
United Way of Central Alabama was recently awarded $520,000 through the Housing Affordability Trust. The grants will serve various programs throughout UWCA, including 2-1-1 and Meals on Wheels. This year,…
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Partner Story: The Voice of an Advocate from United Ability
Every day, United Way of Central Alabama and our network of more than 70 partner agencies and programs impact individuals throughout our community. This story comes from United Ability, an…
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Helping Nonprofits Help: The Community Crisis Fund Is Making Sure the Good Work Continues
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be felt throughout Central Alabama, including the offices of countless nonprofit organizations. Although they serve different purposes in our community, all nonprofits are…
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Answering the Call — an Average of 394 Times a Day
All day every day, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is here for our community. Just dial 2-1-1* for proof. UWCA’s 2-1-1 Call Center is a 24-hour directory hotline providing…
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AAA’S Alabama Cares Program Demonstrates Just How Much It Really Does Care
Every day, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) and our network of direct services, partner agencies and programs work to answer some of our community’s most pressing needs — even…
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Meals on Wheels filled the pantries of over 1100 vulnerable seniors in Jefferson County
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way Meals on Wheels program is delivering three-weeks of shelf-stable meals to homebound seniors in Jefferson County. All morning on March 26,…
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Resources for Nonprofits Responding to the Coronavirus
United Way of Central Alabama is committed to supporting nonprofits and their work in the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We have created a new resources page for our nonprofit…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Steps Up to Deliver Meals During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Meals on Wheels is partnering with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office will deliver meals to seniors in the Bessemer and Forestdale areas….
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United Way Establishes a Network of Community Crisis Funds Statewide
The significant disruptions businesses are experiencing is also impacting the non-profit sector whose programs are struggling to provide critical life-saving services. At the same time, they struggle with the loss…
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Say “I Count” in 2020
DO IT NOW! Look for your invitation in the mail to complete the 2020 U.S. Census form (online, by phone or through the mail). So don’t put it off. It…
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