On Wednesday, September 6, United Way of Central Alabama kicked off its 2018 campaign at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center downtown. The campaign is how United Way generates the funds needed…
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Community Initiatives
New Birmingham Restaurant Hosts United Way Sneak Peek
Members from United Way of Central Alabama’s Young Philanthropist Society and Tocqueville Society gathered at the brand new Blueprint on 3rd for A Sneak Peek for a Cause. Restauranteur Dean…
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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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NALC and Community Food Bank Food Drive
The local chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers is joining the United Way of Central Alabama and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama for the 26th Annual…
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BB&T and United Way Partner to Improve Your Financial Health
Come one, come all to board the BB&T Bank Bus next Tuesday, March 27, 2018! It’s time to take advantage of free financial resources and confidential, one-on-one credit report reviews….
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Birmingham Business Executive Alan Register to Chair 2018 United Way Campaign
Regions’ Register launches chairmanship by delivering Meals on Wheels and meeting with people impacted by United Way services BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – March 15, 2018 – United Way of Central Alabama…
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Building Hope: EITC Awareness Day
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day is Friday, January 26th, 2018 Amy, a college student and single mom works hard to make ends meet for herself and her little boy….
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A Family’s Journey of Health and Happiness
As you travel south on Red Mountain Expressway in Birmingham, Alabama, the digital billboard changes to United Way of Central Alabama’s campaign graphics. What you first notice are the infectious…
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First-Class Early Learning Is on the Rise
United Way’s Bold Goals Coalition is dedicated to raising the bar on education in Central Alabama from Pre-K to college. And, United Way’s Success By 6 initiative is specifically focused…
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