Anyone familiar with United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) probably knows that our credo is to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community….
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Bold Goals
Whether It’s Children or Entire Communities, New Bold Goals Education Co-Chair Focuses on Realizing Potential
In October, former Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Phil Hammonds completed his service as Bold Goals Coalition Education Steering Committee Co-Chair, but his seat didn’t stay vacant for long. Longtime…
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New Health Rankings Confirm Improvement in Central Alabama
Central Alabama counties continue to make improvements in community health, according to the annual County Health Rankings, recently released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of…
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UWCA Annual Meeting Features Bold Goals
The 5th Anniversary of BOLD GOALS, a United Way Initiative, was the focus of United Way ’s recent annual meeting. The coalition aligns existing programs, resources, and best practices to…
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1 in 6 Seniors Struggles with Hunger
HELP SERVE A HOT MEAL WITH A WARM SMILE That is what Bert Bloomston, a Meals on Wheels volunteer, brings to every person he visits each week on his route…
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United Way Collaboration on SAIL Enrichment Camp a Success
“Dream big, set your goals high, and you can achieve anything”– one of the many inspirational phrases heard by students throughout Dreamcatchers Camp 2018. Thanks to a grant from United…
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Bold Goals Launches Campaign to End Summer Hunger
For thousands of children in Central Alabama, the end of the school year is the beginning of a long, hungry summer. That’s because kids can depend on free or reduced-price…
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REGIONAL NETWORK UNVEILS “BUILDING (it) TOGETHER” REPORT, CAMPAIGN TO ALIGN EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITH JOBS
The Bold Goals Coalition of Central Alabama’s Workforce Action Network (“Network”) today released a major report and launched a public engagement campaign focused on aligning education, economic development and workforce…
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United Way of Central Alabama Awarded National Grant for Improving Reading in Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL May 23, 2018 —United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) will receive $150,000 to align the community around a plan for improving reading proficiency for Birmingham City Schools elementary…
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“Warrior Wheels” Van Delivers Food to Kids in Need Over the Summer
Alabaster City Schools expanded the Summer Feeding Program in 2016 with the “Warrior Wheels” Summer Feeding Project through grants provided by United Way of Central Alabama and the Community Foundation…
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Women United Leads the Charge with New Educational Series
Women United hosted the first of a series of “lunch and learn” events called Women United Wednesdays, which focus on challenges faced in the community and what United Way of…
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United Way Grant Launches New Teacher Strategies
Better Basics, The Birmingham Education Foundation and United Way of Central Alabama recently launched The Birmingham Literacy Group, a resource for Birmingham City teachers to connect, network and learn about…
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