United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is providing urgent assistance to individuals affected by excessive rain and flooding in Central Alabama….
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Press Releases
United Way of Central Alabama Announces Record-Breaking 2020 Campaign, Raising $1.5 Million Over Goal
The United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) announced today a record-breaking 2020 campaign raising $1.5 million over the goal amount for a total of $36,000,000. This reflects pledge estimates and…
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United Way Hands On and Local Partners Host Food Distribution for Laid Off Miners
In collaboration with Drummond Company and United Mine Workers of America District 20 and Warrior Met Coal, United Ways Hands On hosted a pop-up food bank for workers laid off…
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United Way Meals on Wheels and Home Instead Partner to Provide Holiday Cheer to Seniors
For the 4th consecutive year, Meals on Wheels is teaming up with Home Instead Senior Care to deliver Christmas gifts to homebound seniors in Jefferson County through Be a Santa…
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Chilton County Nonprofits Receive COVID-19 Funding
United Way of Central Alabama announced grant awards totaling $100,000 from its Community Crisis Fund to nonprofit organizations located in Chilton County. The recipients include Chilton County Emergency Assistance and…
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United Way of Central Alabama Joining Forces with Chilton County United Way
Chilton County United Way and United Way of Central Alabama are combining efforts to create a six-county regional United Way. United Way of Central Alabama will expand from five to…
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United Way Agencies Provide Families with Virtual Learning Assistance
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, virtual learning has become reality for many Central Alabama students. Girls Inc. and the Levite Jewish Community Center have stepped in to offer…
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UWAAA Provides Older Caregiver and Grandson with Necessities for Virtual Learning and Living
In a time where many families are struggling between COVID-19 and virtual learning because of school closures, United Way Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is stepping up to assist. A…
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Seniors, individuals with disabilities + caregivers have a lifeline—1-800-AGE-LINE
As someone who takes care of my in-laws in their mid-80s, there is one number we have on speed dial—1-800-AGE-LINE (243-5463). Here’s why it’s so important and how it can help…
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Local Broadcast Media Unite in Support of United Way of Central Alabama
Birmingham’s local broadcast media companies have put competition on hold to use their platforms as one voice to build a better Central Alabama. They are United for United Way to…
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Meet 3 United Way partners who’ve taken community support to the next level + how you can too
COVID-19 is increasing the demand for needs from Birmingham nonprofits whose missions are dedicated to caring for our most vulnerable. By supporting vital agencies like YWCA of Central Alabama, the…
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Seniors, individuals with disabilities + caregivers have a lifeline—1-800-AGE-LINE
As someone who takes care of my in-laws in their mid-80s, there is one number we have on speed dial—1-800-AGE-LINE (243-5463). Here’s why it’s so important and how it can help…
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