Virtual business meetings are now commonplace. The same goes for everything from game nights and birthday parties to baby showers and weddings. All because of COVID-19. But did you know…
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Pacesetter Passion: Company Leaders Set the Pace (and the Example) with Their Enthusiasm
This year has been remarkably challenging in so many ways, but United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s 2020 Pacesetter Campaign was still a resounding success. The Pacesetter Campaign traditionally marks…
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Delivering Help and Hope When Needed Most
For Juanita, her house in Birmingham has always been home. “My family purchased the house in 1902,” said Juanita, 70. “At least one of us has lived here ever since….
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Birmingham Area Media Is United for United Way
Now more than ever, it’s important for our community to come together. That’s why Birmingham’s broadcast media is putting aside competition to Unite for United Way by encouraging their audiences…
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Local Broadcast Media Unite in Support of United Way of Central Alabama
Birmingham’s local broadcast media companies have put competition on hold to use their platforms as one voice to build a better Central Alabama. They are United for United Way to…
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UWCA Staff Assist Impacted 211 Centers with Hurricane Calls
In late August, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana. This category four hurricane caused tremendous damage across the state, specifically in Northeast Louisiana. Less than a month later, Sally, a category two…
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There’s an Art to Achieving Financial Independence. Just ask Yogi Dada.
Even when dreams seem out of reach for sincere, goal-oriented people, there’s still hope. Hard work, dedication and discipline really can pay off. Just ask Birmingham artist Yogi Dada. Her…
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Responding to Emerging Needs in Innovative Ways
A side effect of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a shifting sense of normal as we adapt to new recommendations to lower the risk of transmitting the virus. Even in…
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Helping First-time Homebuyers Realize the American Dream
Homeownership, higher education and a self-owned business are all versions of the American Dream; but for many these days, those things seem far out of reach. United Way of Central…
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Simple Steps Toward Stress Relief, Financially Speaking
For almost one third of Americans, money and financial responsibilities are among the most common sources of stress. And it’s hardly any wonder. Between student loans, mortgages and overspending, many…
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Making Hope Happen in the Midst of a Pandemic
In March, everything changed. The COVID-19 pandemic jumped out of the headlines and into Alabama’s communities, forever impacting the lives of countless individuals. Businesses were closed temporarily — or, in…
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Why you need INVOLVE more than ever right now
Are your employees are looking for ways to help the community right now? If so, you might not know where to start, what’s needed, or what’s safe. Fortunately, United Way…
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