United Way of Central Alabama teamed up with Hoover City Schools for National Bike to School Day on May 10, with the goal of encouraging children to get active and…
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Community Initiatives
A Healthy Diet Fuels One Senior’s Passion
A HEALTHY DIET FUELS ONE SENIOR’S PASSION Meals on Wheels Adds to Quality of Life Faye Creel never expected to take up a new hobby at age…
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Eight Things You’d Like to Know About Meals on Wheels
Q: If I am a United Way Meals on Wheels recipient, what kind of lunch should I expect each day? A: Meals on Wheels recipients can expect a hot, nutritious…
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Appointments Still Available for Free Tax Prep
We are only two weeks away from the federal and state tax filing deadline of Tuesday, April 18 and United Way of Central Alabama is still taking appointments for free…
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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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Each Homeless Veteran has a Unique Story
The first thing Priority Veteran caseworkers will tell you about their work is that no two cases are alike. Their clients have served in our armed forces and have made…
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United Way YPS and Tocqueville Members Pack Food for Those in Need
United Way’s Young Philanthropist Society(YPS) and Tocqueville Society joined together to volunteer at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, one of United Way’s partner agencies. More than 30 volunteers…
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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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Giving is a Family Affair with YPS
United Way of Central Alabama has had a long and proud history in the community. It began in 1923 as the Birmingham Community Chest, and for more than 90 years,…
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Project Homeless Connect Volunteers Play Critical Role
Project Homeless Connect, is a great opportunity to help one of the most vulnerable populations in our community obtain basic needs most of us take for granted. Volunteers are still…
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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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Health Action Partnership Team Selected for New National Leadership Program to
United Way of Central Alabama’s Vice President of Community Impact for Health, Kadie Peters, is one of three Jefferson County Health Action Partnership team members selected to participate in the…
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