Every year, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) helps thousands of qualified area residents by preparing and filing their income tax returns – completely free of charge. How do we…
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Meals on Wheels Raising Funds & Recruiting Volunteers to End Holiday Hunger
United Way Meals on Wheels has launched a campaign called “A Taste of Hope” to ensure no seniors in Jefferson County go hungry this holiday season and recruit volunteers to…
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The More You Learn About United Way, the More Involved You Want to Be
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has been an important part of Shirley Fagan’s life for decades. Shirley was working for O’Neal Steel when the company launched its first internal…
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UWCA and Pro Soccer Team Up in Support of Our Community
Alabama is known for its fervent football fans. And that type of enthusiasm evidently extends to the soccer pitch, as well. Birmingham Legion FC, the Magic City’s new pro soccer…
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UWCA and Better Basics Partner for Summer Learning Family Night
Skills for Summer Learning was the theme for the recent Family Night held by Family Stability Services, a program of United Way’s Financial Stability Partnership. UWCA collaborated with Better Basics…
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Hands On Birmingham Rebranding as United Way Hands On
United Way of Central Alabama’s volunteer arm is rebranding. United Way Hands On, formerly known as Hands On Birmingham, not only has a new name and logo, but also new…
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United Way Hands On, Points of Light and The Starbucks Foundation Launch Innovative Service Model in Birmingham
United Way Hands On, formerly Hands On Birmingham, in partnership with Points of Light and The Starbucks Foundation, was selected to participate in an innovative service model inspired by national…
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Agents of Change: Women United and Jill Deer
When Jill Deer helped plan the launch of Women United three years ago, she was part of a vision – a vision of a forward-thinking group within United Way of…
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New and Improved Ways to Get Your “Hands On” Volunteer Opportunities
United Way Hands On, formerly Hands On Birmingham, the volunteer center for United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), is dedicated to providing people from all walks of life the chance…
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Tocqueville: Another Word for Commitment
Birmingham is consistently ranked as one of the most generous metro areas in the country, something evidenced by the phenomenal growth of United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA’s) Tocqueville Society….
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Volunteers Needed to Help Celebrate Our Seniors
United Way’s Area Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers to help at its annual Senior Celebration. The event will be held at the Boutwell Auditorium on Thursday, May 9, 2019,…
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Tocqueville Society Welcomes New Members
New members of the United Way of Central Alabama’s Tocqueville Society gathered on February 1st and 11th to celebrate philanthropy. UWCA hosted a breakfast and lunch to welcome new members…
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