It’s always a struggle to lose a job unexpectedly, but it’s especially hard right before the holidays. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to 350 workers at the Shoal Creek Mine in…
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A Great Way to Show Our Community Some Love
“Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For almost two decades, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has honored Dr. King’s legacy…
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ClasTran Helps Meals on Wheels Keep Hope Rolling for Seniors
ClasTran first hit the road in 1997, aiming to provide a much-needed service to seniors and people with disabilities: reliable transportation. Since then, the program has helped countless individuals connect…
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Area Coal Miners Show They Have Hearts of Gold by Holding Blood Drive
Central Alabama was forged in the fires of industry. The area’s rare abundance of iron ore, coal and limestone — the three raw materials needed to produce pig iron used…
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Say “I Count” in 2020
DO IT NOW! Look for your invitation in the mail to complete the 2020 U.S. Census form (online, by phone or through the mail). So don’t put it off. It…
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A Lifetime of Leadership. An Agent of Change.
The cover of the June 17, 1974 edition of Time shows an all-American family: a husband and wife sit with their daughter beaming behind them; in front of them, the…
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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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LEE COUNTY TORNADO RESPONSE EFFORT LAUNCHED
ONE DONATION SITE FOR VICTIMS United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) in partnership with United Way of Lee County, has launched a secure and trusted donation site that will serve…
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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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2016 Medicare Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment Events for Jefferson County The events listed below are for Jefferson County residents and no appointment is necessary. If the times listed below are not convenient call (800)-243-5463 to…
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TekLinks and Oxmoor Valley rally a success
TekLinks, a Birmingham-based IT solutions provider, and Oxmoor Valley Elementary kicked off their United Way-initiated partnership with a Back to School Rally Aug. 2. Hundreds of parents and students were…
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Loaned Executive Profile: Phillip Dye
Phillip Dye, Southern Company, finds himself in unfamiliar territory as a Loaned Executive for United Way of Central Alabama as he sets out to help United Way of Central Alabama…
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