United Way’s Individual Development Account (IDA) is a special U.S. government-funded savings program that allows qualified applicants to have up to $2,000 of earned income savings matched with $4,000 for…
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United Way Collaboration on SAIL Enrichment Camp a Success
“Dream big, set your goals high, and you can achieve anything”– one of the many inspirational phrases heard by students throughout Dreamcatchers Camp 2018. Thanks to a grant from United…
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Bold Goals Launches Campaign to End Summer Hunger
For thousands of children in Central Alabama, the end of the school year is the beginning of a long, hungry summer. That’s because kids can depend on free or reduced-price…
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REGIONAL NETWORK UNVEILS “BUILDING (it) TOGETHER” REPORT, CAMPAIGN TO ALIGN EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITH JOBS
The Bold Goals Coalition of Central Alabama’s Workforce Action Network (“Network”) today released a major report and launched a public engagement campaign focused on aligning education, economic development and workforce…
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Food Insecurity Is a Major Issue in Our Area. But a Simple Phone Call Can Help Those in Need.
With as much emphasis as our culture places on food – from indulgent dining and the Food Network to weight loss and proper nutrition, it’s easy to lose sight of…
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United Way of Central Alabama Awarded National Grant for Improving Reading in Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL May 23, 2018 —United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) will receive $150,000 to align the community around a plan for improving reading proficiency for Birmingham City Schools elementary…
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Study Sheds Light on Magnitude of Financial Hardship in America
42.7% of Alabama Households in Poverty …
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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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April is National Volunteer Month
How are YOU getting involved? Birmingham is known as one of the most philanthropic cities in the South—so it’s no surprise that United Way of Central Alabama and Hands on…
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United Way Offers Two Last Minute Tax Filing Options
The tax filing deadline for 2017 taxes is Tuesday, April 17th, 2018—have you filed yours yet? If you’ve put off filing your taxes and are starting to feel the pressure,…
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Tornado Rebuilding Effort Launched
One donation site for victims in four counties United Way of Central Alabama has launched a secure and trusted donation site that will serve tornado victims in four Alabama counties…
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BB&T and United Way Partner to Improve Your Financial Health
Come one, come all to board the BB&T Bank Bus next Tuesday, March 27, 2018! It’s time to take advantage of free financial resources and confidential, one-on-one credit report reviews….
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