The fourth annual Ignite Volunteer Awards Celebration, presented by United Way Hands On, was unlike any of the previous three events. Held on April 23, 2020, this year’s function was…
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Today is the day to say thank you!
Thank the frontline workers who keep our community safe and running. We are excited to announce a special event taking place today in Central Alabama and across the world. #GivingTuesdayNow!…
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Quick and Easy Ways to Stay Active
Staying active and keeping a healthy lifestyle right now doesn’t need to be difficult. It all starts by shaking up your routine. Start small by changing one habit in your…
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A Community Event You Can Do From Home
Thank the Frontline on May 5th Every year people come together on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving for GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. As an emergency response to the unprecedented need…
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Answering the Call — an Average of 394 Times a Day
All day every day, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is here for our community. Just dial 2-1-1* for proof. UWCA’s 2-1-1 Call Center is a 24-hour directory hotline providing…
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AAA’S Alabama Cares Program Demonstrates Just How Much It Really Does Care
Every day, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) and our network of direct services, partner agencies and programs work to answer some of our community’s most pressing needs — even…
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8 Ways to Thank Frontline Workers
Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. There are so many people who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They continue…
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United Way’s COVID-19 Response and Resources: An Update from Drew Langloh, UWCA President and CEO
Most of the world is intensely focused on the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus. Each night, I turn on the evening news and I see the ticker scrolling the…
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Financial Tips During a Crisis
A crisis has a way of making us all adjust our priorities, get down to the nitty gritty and go into survival mode. COVID-19 is no exception. In fact, doing…
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Keeping Mental Health in Mind Throughout a Crisis
In times of crisis, it’s especially important to look after your mental health as well as physical. Studies show that one in five adults experiences mental illness, yet less than…
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Catch the Match with Drummond Company on April 21st
Double your dollar’s impact in one day! Your gift to the Community Crisis Fund on Tuesday, April 21st could go twice as far thanks to Drummond Company, which is generously…
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As Life Goes on During a Pandemic, So Does Education — with the Help of Many United Way Agencies
With schools shuttered statewide to slow the spread of Coronavirus, many families face the unique challenges of remote learning for the first time. A number of United Way of Central…
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