United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) invests in quality early childhood education programs in our community. We provide tools and resources that teach parents and caregivers facts and best practices…
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Repurposing Facilities in Time of Need: YMCA Provides Childcare to Essential Workers
During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the only constant is change. With every newscast or headline, new preventive measures are suggested or older ones modified, all while we adjust to working…
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Volunteering during the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Personal Account
The past few weeks haven’t been easy for many of us. Our collective world has been turned upside down by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Both the fear surrounding the virus and…
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Resources for Nonprofits Responding to the Coronavirus
United Way of Central Alabama is committed to supporting nonprofits and their work in the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We have created a new resources page for our nonprofit…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Steps Up to Deliver Meals During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Meals on Wheels is partnering with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office will deliver meals to seniors in the Bessemer and Forestdale areas….
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UWCA Staff Spreads Hope Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Two weeks ago, everything changed. Although the COVID-19 pandemic had already touched millions of lives around the globe, it wasn’t until then that its effects were truly felt in Central…
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United Way’s COVID-19 Response and Resources: An Open Letter from Drew Langloh, UWCA President and CEO
We hope that you’ve been able to respond to the Coronavirus in ways that protect you, your family and your neighbors. At United Way of Central Alabama, we have temporarily…
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The Time Is NOW to Complete the Census Form!
Look for your invitation in the mail to complete the 2020 U.S. Census form (online, by phone or through the mail). The Census is our nation’s official way of counting…
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Say “I Count” in 2020
DO IT NOW! Look for your invitation in the mail to complete the 2020 U.S. Census form (online, by phone or through the mail). So don’t put it off. It…
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The Woman Behind United Way
If asked to picture a great American philanthropist from the past, you might envision one of the famous captains of industry, such as Andrew Carnegie or John Rockefeller, whose generosity…
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Getting Your Taxes Done for Free Is Priceless!
The following is a real-life account from a participant in United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s Free Tax Preparation Program. Each January, I’m filled with a specific dread. It haunts…
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A Legacy of Leadership from One Generation to Another
The cover of the June 17, 1974 edition of Time shows an all-American family: a husband and wife sit with their daughter beaming behind them; in front of them, the son and…
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