When Jill Deer helped plan the launch of Women United three years ago, she was part of a vision – a vision of a forward-thinking group within United Way of…
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Leadership Socieities
YPS Hosts Spring Social at New Gartenbar
Hula hoops, balls, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and outdoor games for children in United Way Success by 6 Centers was the focus of United Way’s Young Philanthropist Society (YPS) social held…
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New YPS Leaders Share a Deeply Rooted Passion for Giving Back
United Way’s Young Philanthropists Society (YPS) is composed of young people who’ve been inspired in any number of ways, early in their careers, to make a difference in their community…
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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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Young Philanthropists Society Host Addiction and Opoid Crisis Panel Discussion
The Young Philanthropists Society of United Way of Central Alabama held a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, November 7. The topic of the panel discussion was addiction and the opioid…
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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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UWCA Young Philanthropists Society Hosts Kickoff Event
Back Forty Beer Company was the place to be the night of September 24. United Way of Central Alabama’s Young Philanthropists Society hosted their annual Happy Hour Kickoff at the…
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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’s Third Annual Food Bank Visit with YPS and Tocqueville
Volunteers from United Way’s Young Philanthropist Society (YPS) and Tocqueville Society joined together at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, a United Way partner agency, to help combat the…
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Teamwork Produces Better Services For Domestic Violence Prevention
Collaborating resources is the key to preventing and better serving domestic violence victims. October is Domestic Violence month, and members of United Way’s Young Philanthropists Society attended a panel discussion…
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