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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Volunteer
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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Fathers Can Enjoy Giving Back with their Families, as Well as Receiving, this Father’s Day
The third Sunday in June is special. It’s the day we celebrate fathers, the men who mend skinned knees and broken hearts, help with homework and scouting badges, give sage-like…
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United Way Day of Action Brings Out the Goodness in Our Community!
Every year, volunteers from throughout Central Alabama come together to work hard to better our community on United Way Day of Action. The event falls on or around the longest…
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Area Coal Miners Show They Have Hearts of Gold by Holding Blood Drive
Central Alabama was forged in the fires of industry. The area’s rare abundance of iron ore, coal and limestone — the three raw materials needed to produce pig iron used…
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Ignite Goes Virtual to Celebrate Volunteerism
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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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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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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There’s Always an Opportunity to Help Someone in Need…And Move the Community Forward
Most people don’t choose to be homeless or want to be at risk for homelessness, but when it happens, they need their neighbors’ support more than ever.. One major community…
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United Way will support 249 Birmingham and regional programs in 2020
Recently, United Way of Central Alabama’s Board of Directors approved a $26.4 million allocation to 71 United Way partner agencies. The funding will support 249 programs within a five-county region…
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Seeing the Value of Giving Back Through the Eyes of a Child
When most kids are asked what they want Santa to bring them for the holidays, their answers usually trend toward toys inspired by the latest superhero or princess movie, or…
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