The United Way Area Agency on Aging (UWAAA) Long-Term Care Ombudsman program needs your help to sweeten the holidays for Boarding Home residents in Jefferson County! Home “Sweet” Home for…
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Shelby County Company Moves Campaign Events from Conference Room to Warehouse
For more than three decades, Specification Rubber Products has helped United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) make hope happen. “The United Way annual campaign is a big deal around here,”…
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December Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
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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Happy Thanksgiving ?
Thanks to your help, we’re continuing to create positive change in our community. Happy Thanksgiving!
You can give people in crisis relief
This year has been tough. The global pandemic impacted all of us, but the crisis devastated the people who could least afford it most, including vulnerable workers in the service…
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J. Mason Davis Leadership Society Making Plans for the New Year
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is fortunate to have a tradition of strong leadership. Exemplary individuals, such as J. Mason Davis, Jr., demonstrate the impact that a passionate, community-minded…
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Veterans’ Day 2020: United Way’s Priority Veteran Program Honors Those Who Served Our Country
On November 11, United Way is especially grateful to our veteran heroes. Many Alabama veterans have sacrificed safety and stability to protect our lives, our homes and our freedom; it’s…
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Volunteer Finds Fulfillment by Delivering Meals – And Hope – to the Homebound
The social distancing protocols and other safety measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have left many feeling isolated, but now more than ever, community is crucial — just…
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Supporting United Way Means Hope Springs Eternal
Every day, people who support United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) make hope happen for countless individuals. UWCA is here for our community through good times and bad, working with…
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November Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
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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Seven Months of Making Hope Happen
On March 13, 2020, Alabama reported its first case of COVID-19. The seven months since have been unlike any other period in any of our memories, as the far-reaching effects…
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ClasTran Helps Meals on Wheels Keep Hope Rolling for Seniors
ClasTran first hit the road in 1997, aiming to provide a much-needed service to seniors and people with disabilities: reliable transportation. Since then, the program has helped countless individuals connect…
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