Ramona and Calina: A Safe Haven Friendship Every day, United Way of Central Alabama and our network of more than 80 partner agencies and programs impact individuals throughout our community….
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HIGH PRIORITY: Priority Veteran Helps Homeless Veterans Find Stable Housing
Across the United States, more than 37,000 military veterans experienced homelessness in January 2019, with about 290 of Alabama’s bravest heroes among them. Veterans face the same issues that contribute…
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Getting Your Taxes Done for Free Is Priceless!
The following is a real-life account from a participant in United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s Free Tax Preparation Program. Each January, I’m filled with a specific dread. It haunts…
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Got Taxes? We’ve Got You Covered with Free Filing for All.
They say the only things certain in life are death and taxes, neither of which is especially pleasant to contemplate. But at this time of year, it’s probably taxes that…
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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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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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Women United Examine Opioid Crisis
United Way of Central Alabama’s Women United recently hosted a Lunch and Learn on the Opioid Crisis and its impact on women. The panelists included Beth Bachelor, Fellowship House; Meg…
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United Way’s 2-1-1 Call Center Celebrates AIRS Accreditation On 2-1-1 Day
The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) has awarded its coveted accreditation to United Way of Central Alabama’s 2-1-1 Information and Referral Center after the center completed expected practices…
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Priority Veteran /Vettes-4-Vets and others to launch Needs Assessment
United Way of Central Alabama’s Priority Veteran Initiative, Vettes-4-Vets, and a coalition of veteran service organizations are launching a groundbreaking study on the needs of Alabama’s Veterans to be conducted…
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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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2-1-1 Prevents Hurricane Volunteer from Becoming Stranded
A Madison County United Way volunteer was driving through South Alabama’s Hurricane Michael disaster area and ran low on gasoline. Even though she knew she was low on gas, she…
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