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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“Warrior Wheels” Van Delivers Food to Kids in Need Over the Summer
Alabaster City Schools expanded the Summer Feeding Program in 2016 with the “Warrior Wheels” Summer Feeding Project through grants provided by United Way of Central Alabama and the Community Foundation…
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New Health Rankings Trending Up
Bold Goals and Health Action Partnership’s service areas show improvements Birmingham, AL– Jefferson and Walker County made significant improvements in overall health outcomes according to the eighth annual County Health…
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Each Homeless Veteran has a Unique Story
The first thing Priority Veteran caseworkers will tell you about their work is that no two cases are alike. Their clients have served in our armed forces and have made…
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United Way YPS and Tocqueville Members Pack Food for Those in Need
United Way’s Young Philanthropist Society(YPS) and Tocqueville Society joined together to volunteer at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, one of United Way’s partner agencies. More than 30 volunteers…
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What the Proposed Budget Cuts to Meals On Wheels Means for Seniors
If the President’s budget cuts are enacted, the Senior Nutrition Program, a service provided through the United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County, would be at risk. This…
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Women United Leads the Charge with New Educational Series
Women United hosted the first of a series of “lunch and learn” events called Women United Wednesdays, which focus on challenges faced in the community and what United Way of…
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Giving is a Family Affair with YPS
United Way of Central Alabama has had a long and proud history in the community. It began in 1923 as the Birmingham Community Chest, and for more than 90 years,…
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Project Homeless Connect Volunteers Play Critical Role
Project Homeless Connect, is a great opportunity to help one of the most vulnerable populations in our community obtain basic needs most of us take for granted. Volunteers are still…
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United Way Grant Launches New Teacher Strategies
Better Basics, The Birmingham Education Foundation and United Way of Central Alabama recently launched The Birmingham Literacy Group, a resource for Birmingham City teachers to connect, network and learn about…
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Celebrating Our 2016 Accomplishments
United Way of Central Alabama celebrated its 2016 accomplishments while looking towards the future at its recent annual meeting with the UWCA Board of Directors and members of partner agencies…
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College Students from University of Montevallo Win United Way’s Social Media Challenge
Five teams from four different colleges and universities in Central Alabama competed in the United Way Social Media Challenge, sponsored by blr | further, to raise awareness of United Way…
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