While most of us would certainly prefer to age in place (remain in our own homes throughout our lives), maintaining complete independence in our later years isn’t always an option….
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Community Initiatives
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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UWCA Tax Prep Volunteers Provide Valuable Community Service. Find Out How You Can Help.
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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For this Student-Turned-Loaned Executive, Learning How to Fundraise Is About Learning How to Talk to People
Wes Butler wasn’t sure he had the right clothes for his first day of United Way of Central Alabama’s Loaned Executive Program….
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Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Just like clockwork, United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA’s) annual campaign kicks into high gear every September and culminates in December. It’s during this period of time that we raise…
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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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How You Can Help Students in Need This School Year
So many children in Central Alabama are in desperate need, and are stuck in a cycle where their situation prevents them from taking advantage of potentially life-changing resources…such as school….
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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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United Way Receives Funding to Develop Transportation Resource Center
People throughout Central Alabama will soon have access to a tool that will help connect them to all of the transportation resources in the region. United Way of Central Alabama…
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Answering the Call in the Face of Disaster
On March 3rd of this year, a devastating tornado ripped through Lee County, Alabama, leaving 23 dead, dozens injured and thousands of lives changed forever, especially in the towns of…
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Community Steps Up to Restore Bike Rodeos after Not-So-Grand Theft
United Way’s Bike Rodeos will roll again in 2019, thanks to more than $6,400 in donations from our generous community. At Bike Rodeos, children from across Central Alabama are able…
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