Events Calendar
Save the date for United Way of Central Alabama’s annual campaign kickoff, supporting more than 200 partners and programs that
address needs in our community.
We need your help as a volunteer to serve our community for the 2024 tax season. To learn more about our program and opportunities to get involved, please join us for a new volunteer information session where we overview volunteer roles and preview the necessary IRS trainings to volunteer.
Whether attempting to obtain a loan, getting utilities in your name, or even applying for employment, a vital component of your financial life is understanding your credit report. However, the complexities of credit reporting and scores can make this task confusing. To feel confident and competent in understanding how credit works, join us to get answers to the following questions and more
United Way of Central Alabama’s Free Tax Preparation program has served over a thousand clients this year. As a result, area residents saved over $450,000 in tax prep fees and received over $1,300,000 in refunds! None of this would have been possible without our amazing tax prep volunteers, who have dedicated over 1,100 hours this...
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If you are interested in eliminating stress and curbing your holiday debt, join this workshop to hear ways to stay out of debt and still give great gifts.
Join the United Way of Central Alabama for live Zoom training to become a certified tax volunteer for the 2024-2025 season. Learn to assist community members in filing their tax returns for free while gaining valuable skills and experience. Commitment of at least 24 hours required. Sign up now to make a difference!
Become an IRS-certified volunteer and help your community by providing free tax preparation services. Sign up now to make a difference this tax season. Sign-up above for ONLINE training to complete the IRS Volunteer Certification to work on-site at United Way’s Tax Center, helping our neighbors file their tax returns for free. Training Details This...
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Join the United Way of Central Alabama for the 2024-2025 Tax Volunteer In-Person Training. Become an IRS-certified volunteer and help your community by providing free tax preparation services. Sign up now to make a difference this tax season.
Join the United Way of Central Alabama for the 2024-2025 Tax Volunteer In-Person Training. Become an IRS-certified volunteer and help your community by providing free tax preparation services. Sign up now to make a difference this tax season.
This holiday season, you have the power to bring smiles to the faces of children across Central Alabama. The Publix Toy Drive, in partnership with United Way of Central Alabama, is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in our community.
Join the United Way of Central Alabama for the 2024-2025 Tax Volunteer In-Person Training. Become an IRS-certified volunteer and help your community by providing free tax preparation services. Sign up now to make a difference this tax season.
In honor of the dedicated individuals and teams who have worked tirelessly to secure funding to address the needs of thousands in our community –and in grateful appreciation of our generous donors – please join us for the finale of United Way of Central Alabama’s Annual Campaign.
Home "Sweet" Home for the Holidays is an opportunity to provide a special treat to those who are not able to be with their loved ones this holiday season. Volunteers are needed to DONATE desserts for the 40 participating boarding homes across the county.
Learn how credit scores work—and how to make them work for you! This free workshop, hosted by United Way and Goodwill Alabama, will cover how credit scores are determined, what’s considered “good” credit, and simple steps to improve your score. Perfect for anyone looking to build financial confidence. Two sessions available in Birmingham—reserve your spot today!
Join us for a free workshop on Fair Housing laws and protections. Led by expert Lila Hackett, Executive Director of the Center for Fair Housing, this session will cover who is protected, what constitutes discrimination, and how to file a complaint. Perfect for renters, landlords, advocates, and anyone who wants to better understand their rights and responsibilities. Bring your lunch and your questions!
Learn how credit scores work—and how to make them work for you! This free workshop, hosted by United Way and Goodwill Alabama, will cover how credit scores are determined, what’s considered “good” credit, and simple steps to improve your score. Perfect for anyone looking to build financial confidence. Two sessions available in Birmingham—reserve your spot today!
Join United Way Area Agency on Aging's Annual Medicare Fraud Summit this Older Americans Month to learn how to spot scams and protect your health, identity and finances. Free lunch provided with registration.
