Even when dreams seem out of reach for sincere, goal-oriented people, there’s still hope. Hard work, dedication and discipline really can pay off. Just ask Birmingham artist Yogi Dada. Her…
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Our Impact
Responding to Emerging Needs in Innovative Ways
A side effect of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a shifting sense of normal as we adapt to new recommendations to lower the risk of transmitting the virus. Even in…
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Agency Story: Pathways
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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Update on Crisis Funding to Area Nonprofits
To support Central Alabama during these unprecedented times, United Way of Central Alabama launched the Community Crisis Fund, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations stressed by dwindling resources and increasing…
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United Way of Central Alabama’s Support of Racial Equity
Over the past several weeks a number of instances of racial injustices have received national attention. These events have served to bring to the surface old wounds that have never…
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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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United Way of Central Alabama Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
United Way of Central Alabama’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is…
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Answering the Call — an Average of 394 Times a Day
All day every day, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is here for our community. Just dial 2-1-1* for proof. UWCA’s 2-1-1 Call Center is a 24-hour directory hotline providing…
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AAA’S Alabama Cares Program Demonstrates Just How Much It Really Does Care
Every day, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) and our network of direct services, partner agencies and programs work to answer some of our community’s most pressing needs — even…
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Meals on Wheels filled the pantries of over 1100 vulnerable seniors in Jefferson County
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way Meals on Wheels program is delivering three-weeks of shelf-stable meals to homebound seniors in Jefferson County. All morning on March 26,…
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United Way Establishes a Network of Community Crisis Funds Statewide
The significant disruptions businesses are experiencing is also impacting the non-profit sector whose programs are struggling to provide critical life-saving services. At the same time, they struggle with the loss…
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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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