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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Press Releases
UWCA Staff Assist Impacted 211 Centers with Hurricane Calls
In late August, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana. This category four hurricane caused tremendous damage across the state, specifically in Northeast Louisiana. Less than a month later, Sally, a category two…
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United Way launches ‘Because of You Hope Happens’ annual campaign
Because of you – Hope Happens. Photo by Pat Byington for Bham Now Ok Birmingham, it’s time to take off your jacket, put on your suspenders and roll up your…
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Join United Way’s first ever virtual campaign kickoff with weatherman James Spann on Sept. 10
James Spann wearing a United Way “Live United” T-shirt. Photo courtesy of United Way of Central Alabama If there is one person in the Greater Birmingham area who can capture…
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Since March, United Way Community Crisis Fund awarded $664,817 in grants to 90 nonprofits. Phase 2 has started.
Preparing vegetables to giveaway to the community. Photo courtesy of the Jones Valley Teaching Farms Drew Langloh, CEO at United Way of Central Alabama, has worked on a number of…
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Why United Way is going virtual for the 2020 Campaign, and how you can help
Every year for nearly a century, committed volunteers fan out into our community to meet face-to-face with neighbors, co-workers and businesses to ask for support on behalf of the United…
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UWCA and partner agencies provide food to community in response to COVID-19
The United Way and several of its partner agencies are joining forces with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide fresh food to families in Central Alabama. This effort began when…
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United Way’s Community Crisis Fund awards over $500,000 in COVID-19 grants
United Way of Central Alabama announced the award of $583,817 to local nonprofit organizations within Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount, and St. Clair counties over the past four months. Approximately 26,396 clients have been…
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United Way Receives Over $500,000 Grant to Provide Housing Services
United Way of Central Alabama was recently awarded $520,000 through the Housing Affordability Trust. The grants will serve various programs throughout UWCA, including 2-1-1 and Meals on Wheels. This year,…
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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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United Way Providing Funds to Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
United Way invites nonprofit organizations in Central Alabama to submit applications for funding to provide immediate relief to agencies stressed by dwindling resources and increasing needs that are a direct…
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Local feeding program bringing hope to Birmingham with United Way Community Crisis Fund grant
During a time when many families are struggling financially and not able to afford food, Smithfield Backpack Buddies is doing everything than can to prevent hunger in Birmingham. Before COVID-19,…
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