This is a year unlike any other. Just ask Greg King. King, the Alabama Regional President of IBERIABANK, also serves as the 2020 chair of United Way of Central Alabama…
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Women United
The Woman Behind United Way
If asked to picture a great American philanthropist from the past, you might envision one of the famous captains of industry, such as Andrew Carnegie or John Rockefeller, whose generosity…
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Publix Culture Served as a Major Asset to Loaned Executive of the Year
Callie Richie still isn’t sure who nominated her for the United Way of Central Alabama Loaned Executive (LE) Program, but she’s grateful to whoever did. And she’s not alone in…
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Giving Back Comes Naturally to Mervyn Sterne Award Winner
Mervyn H. Sterne was truly a model volunteer for United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA). He served as Campaign Chairman in 1931 – in the throes of the Great Depression….
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Women Absolutely Make Things Happen for the Good of the Community
It’s been a big year for women in leadership at United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) with Mallie Ireland serving as Board Chair and Jill Deer chairing the Pacesetter Campaign….
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Drummond Family Recognized with 2019 Tocqueville Society Award
“Throughout your life, especially when you become successful, do something for your fellow man.” So said Garry Neil Drummond more than three decades ago, furthering a tradition of philanthropy and…
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The More You Learn About United Way, the More Involved You Want to Be
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has been an important part of Shirley Fagan’s life for decades. Shirley was working for O’Neal Steel when the company launched its first internal…
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For this Student-Turned-Loaned Executive, Learning How to Fundraise Is About Learning How to Talk to People
Wes Butler wasn’t sure he had the right clothes for his first day of United Way of Central Alabama’s Loaned Executive Program. “My supervisor [for my internship] at Alabama Power…
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Women United: Armed with Information and Taking Action through Advocacy
Information is knowledge. Knowledge is power. The members of Women United understand the power of advocacy in bringing about positive change in our community. That’s why they’re intent on learning…
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Agents of Change: Women United and Jill Deer
When Jill Deer helped plan the launch of Women United three years ago, she was part of a vision – a vision of a forward-thinking group within United Way of…
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Women United Examine Opioid Crisis
United Way of Central Alabama’s Women United recently hosted a Lunch and Learn on the Opioid Crisis and its impact on women. The panelists included Beth Bachelor, Fellowship House; Meg…
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