This is a year unlike any other. Just ask Greg King. King, the Alabama Regional President of IBERIABANK, also serves as the 2020 chair of United Way of Central Alabama…
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Blog
Getting Productive with Produce During the Pandemic
Across the country, restaurants are closing or moving to new, lower-seating-capacity models, leaving food suppliers with an unprecedented surplus. Meanwhile, ironically, as unemployment rates climb to record highs, more and…
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Agency Story: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Susan B. Moore Family Market Every day, United Way of Central Alabama and our network of more than 80 partner agencies and programs impact individuals throughout our community. This story…
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Sometimes, You Just Need Someone Willing to Listen
Reader discretion: This post references both physical pain and mental health issues, including suicide. Life can be hard at times, even for the strongest among us. But in the face…
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Letter Carriers Hope You’ll Make a Special Delivery This Year
For almost three decades, the National Association of Letter Carriers has hosted “Stamp Out Hunger,” an event focused on collecting nonperishable food donations to support the programs that help keep…
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Agency Story: Pathways
Ramona and Calina: A Safe Haven Friendship Every day, United Way of Central Alabama and our network of more than 80 partner agencies and programs impact individuals throughout our community….
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HIGH PRIORITY: Priority Veteran Helps Homeless Veterans Find Stable Housing
Across the United States, more than 37,000 military veterans experienced homelessness in January 2019, with about 290 of Alabama’s bravest heroes among them. Veterans face the same issues that contribute…
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Agency Story: Arc of Central Alabama
Independent, Motivated and Going Above and Beyond: Jeremy’s Story Every day, United Way of Central Alabama and our network of more than 70 partner agencies and programs impact individuals throughout…
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Online and On-site, Volunteers Take Action!
On June 21st, United Way Hands On, the volunteer center of United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), celebrated Day of Action. The annual event is held on or around the…
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Setting the Pace for an Extraordinary Year of Giving
Each summer, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) kicks off its fundraising season with the Pacesetter campaign during which area companies make a commitment to support our community. Even in…
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Agency Story: The Salvation Army
Many Americans are just a few paychecks or one big setback away from homelessness. And when that happens, it is a devastating blow. Especially if you’re a single parent. But…
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Update on Crisis Funding to Area Nonprofits
To support Central Alabama during these unprecedented times, United Way of Central Alabama launched the Community Crisis Fund, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations stressed by dwindling resources and increasing…
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