Alabama’s 2-1-1 network upgraded its functionality to expand a user’s ability to connect to needed services. The state resource hotline went from being a static call and dispatch service to…
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Press Releases
Credit repair the focus for lunch seminar
United Way of Central Alabama and BBVA Compass recently hosted a Credit Repair Lunch and Learn for community members, staff and Individual Development Account enrollees. The free seminar offered helpful…
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Summer feeding in Blount County supports summer enrichment program
When Mitchie Neel, Executive Director Blount County Education Foundation, considered a summer feeding program in Blount County, she understood the uphill climb she’d be facing. However, she knew how much…
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UWCA and Bold Goals supports fun summer learning program
American Baseball Foundation – BASIC (Baseball Academics and Skills Instructional Course) students are enjoying fun days at Regions Field and Railroad Park competing in baseball, softball, soccer and academic challenges….
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Women United reward new homeowners
Approximately 30 Women United participants prepared baskets for Project Welcome Home. The baskets will be donated to the women in United Way’s Individual Development Account program and Habitat Humanity….
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United Way Pacesetter Campaign kicks off with $11.85 million goal
Representatives from more than 50 corporations, businesses, hospitals and non-profit organizations helped kick off United Way of Central Alabama’s 2016 Pacesetter Campaign during a celebration at Lyric Theatre today. The…
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UWCA earns 14 consecutive top ratings from Charity Navigator: “Exceeds Industry Standards”
Birmingham, Alabama– United Way of Central Alabama’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity…
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Collaborative efforts improve health rankings
Jefferson and Walker Counties are now healthier communities according to the latest County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin…
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At-Risk Youth Advocate Promotes Involvement
The warehouse of a local brewery was the backdrop for United Way of Central Alabama’s Young Philanthropist Society’s social hour with Donna Dukes, executive director of Maranathan Academy. Her academy…
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New Affinity Group Launched-Women United
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. has relaunched it’s women’s affinity group to- promote in bigger bolder ways- the critical work women are leading in Central Alabama. The Women United…
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Summer reading program launched in BCS
Birmingham City Schools, The City of Birmingham, Bold Goals Coalition of Central Alabama, The Literacy Council and United Way launched a summer reading initiative with students at Oliver Elementary School….
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Avondale Elementary celebrates end of school year with iBERIABANK
The Pre-K students at Avondale Elementary School, a United Way of Central Alabama Success By 6 school, reveled in popsicle heaven May 11 during a party sponsored iBERIABANK. The popsicle…
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