Are you a busy tax-filer, with no time to make an appointment to review your 2017 finances? Or a college student, eager to prove to your parents you can do…
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Press Releases
Meals on Wheels: Keep the Meals Coming
United Way’s Meals on Wheels program serves meals to 700 homebound seniors in Jefferson County five days a week. The program not only provides nutritious meals, but through a dedicated…
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United Way Exceeds Annual Fundraising Goal
The Central Alabama Community flexed its philanthropic muscle in a way that will continue to ease the load shouldered by the critical programs, initiatives, and agencies supported by United Way…
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Delivering Holiday Cheer with Help From Local Students
The holiday season brings us warm thoughts and fond memories of families spending hours together hiding out from the cold, huddled around the kitchen table as delicious treats are passed…
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United Way: Giving Back is a Family Legacy
Rosemary Turner graduated from the University of Alabama and was hired by Brasfield and Gorrie as a risk analyst with an August start date.It was her first job right out…
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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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Thompson Tractor Makes Care Kits for Veterans, Kids and Seniors
Thompson Tractor Makes Care Kits for Veterans, Kids and Seniors An industry-leading tractor giant from Birmingham reignited their annual Day of Caring recently with a donation to three United Way…
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MAYOR/COUNCIL ELECT MEMBER SUPPORT “COMPLETE STREETS”
MAYOR/COUNCIL ELECT MEMBER SUPPORT “COMPLETE STREETS” “If we’re going to repave and resurface our streets, it should include reconfiguration. We should make sure it’s accessible, ADA compliant, walkable and bikeable.”…
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Where Does Your Dollar Go?
The 2017 United Way fundraising campaign is in full swing. But once this goal is met, what happens to the money? With more than 80 partner agencies and programs in…
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United Way’s IDA Program Gets Matching Funds
The City of Birmingham has opened the way for 36 potential homeowners or future business owners to achieve their dreams through an Individual Development Account (IDA). It’s a special savings…
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Young Philanthropists Society Hosts After-Hours FUNdraising Event
United Way of Central Alabama’s Young Philanthropists’ Society met for an update on this year’s campaign this Monday, September 18th. Held at the Elyton Hotel’s Moonshine rooftop bar, this gathering…
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3,242 Tax Returns Filed and Counting
A volunteer information session is set for September 26 to prepare for next year’s tax season Volunteers are still assisting with extensions and back year returns United Way is seeking volunteers…
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