United Way of Central Alabama’s Women United recently hosted a Lunch and Learn on the Opioid Crisis and its impact on women. The panelists included Beth Bachelor, Fellowship House; Meg…
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Stolen Bikes and Trailer Haults Program
An important youth health initiative in our schools, called Bike Rodeos, had to be canceled because all the program’s equipment was stolen. The Bike Rodeos use a 20 ft trailer…
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2019 Ignite Awards
Volunteers represent the best of us. They work tirelessly to better their communities from the inside out, giving their time, energy and effort with no agenda, other than to do…
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Easter Baskets Needed for Children and Seniors
Peter Cottontail and Hands on Birmingham need your help! We are asking the public to give the children at agencies such as Pathways, YWCA, Aids Alabama, The Salvation Army, and…
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New Health Rankings Confirm Improvement in Central Alabama
Central Alabama counties continue to make improvements in community health, according to the annual County Health Rankings, recently released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University 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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Tocqueville Society Welcomes New Members
New members of the United Way of Central Alabama’s Tocqueville Society gathered on February 1st and 11th to celebrate philanthropy. UWCA hosted a breakfast and lunch to welcome new members…
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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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Want to Make a Year-End Gift?
To make your 2018 tax-deductible gift, please be sure to do so by December 31st. Our office is open from 8 to 5 p.m. All gifts postmarked on or before…
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