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SUMMARY:Join Birmingham’s 9/11 Day Meal Pack
DESCRIPTION:Honor September 11 Through Service\nUnited Way Hands On invites volunteers to join Birmingham’s 9/11 Day Meal Pack\, part of a nationwide day of unity and service commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11.\nOn September 11\, 2026\, approximately 50\,000 volunteers in more than 50 cities across America will come together to pack millions of meals for families facing hunger. The national Unite for Good campaign honors those lost on September 11\, recognizes those who answered the call to serve and renews the spirit of unity and compassion that emerged in the days that followed. \n\nChoose a Volunteer Shift:\nEvent Crew\n\n\nThursday\, September 10\nSet-Up Team\nNoon–4 p.m. CDT \nPrepare the venue by setting up packing stations\, organizing supplies\, placing directional signage and supporting the logistics team. \n\n\nRegister to Volunteer\n\n \n\n\nFriday\, September 11 \nEvent Support Team\n7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. CDT \nServe as a Table Captain\, Heavy Lifter/Runner or Guest Services volunteer. Assignments will be based on event needs and volunteers’ abilities. \n\n\nRegister to Volunteer\n\n \n\n\nMeal Packing Team\n\n\nFriday\, September 11\nMeal Packing Team\n9 a.m.–11 a.m. CDT \nHelp assemble shelf-stable meals for neighbors facing hunger. Every meal packed will be donated to a local food bank. \n\n\nRegister to Volunteer\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:\nBirmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex\, North Exhibit Hall\n2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N.\nBirmingham\, AL 35203 \n\n\n\nWhat Volunteers Should Know\n\nNo experience is required. Training will be provided.\nVolunteers must be at least 18 years old.\nRegistration is free\, but space is limited.\nVolunteers should expect a hands-on role that may require extended periods of standing and walking.\nAn optional virtual training session will be offered in early September\, followed by on-site instruction.\n\nPlease note: Event Support Team volunteers primarily assist meal-packing participants and may not pack meals themselves. Meal-packing opportunities depend on event needs and cannot be guaranteed. \n\n\nReady to Serve?\nSelect your volunteer opportunity and reserve your spot today. \nView Event Details & Register\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/join-birminghams-9-11-day-meal-pack/
LOCATION:Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex\, North Exhibit Hall\, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hunger Relief,Jefferson County,United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="9/11 Day":MAILTO:info@911day.org
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SUMMARY:United Way’s Back-to-School Drive
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nWhy This Matters\n\n\n\nToo many students start the school year without the supplies they need to succeed\, and teachers often step in to fill the gap with their own money. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s How You Can Help\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate by August 7\, 2026\n\n\n\nMake your financial gift\, shop the Amazon Wishlist or drop off new school supplies by Friday\, August 7\, 2026 to help local students start school ready. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDonation Drop-Off Locations\n\n\n\nBy county\, physical drop-off locations include: \n\n\n\n\n\nBlount – Helping Families Initiative (204 2nd Street North\, Oneonta\, AL 35121).\n\n\nChilton – Chilton County Emergency Assistance Center\, Inc. (502 Enterprise Road\, Clanton\, AL 35046).\n\n\nJefferson – United Way of Central Alabama (3620 8th Avenue S\, Birmingham\, AL 35222).\n\n\nShelby – Montevallo Boys & Girls Club (420 Vine Street\, Montevallo\, AL 35115).\n\n\nSt. Clair – Pell City Boys & Girls Club (405 19th St. S\, Pell City\, AL 35128).\n\n\nWalker – Jasper Civic Center (204 19th St. E\, Suite 100\, Jasper\, AL 35501).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMost-Needed School Supplies\n\n\n\nHelp students start the school year prepared and confident by donating new school supplies. \n\n\n\nBased on recurring needs reported by schools across Central Alabama\, the items below are consistently among the most requested supplies. This list will be updated as school-specific requests are finalized. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudent Supplies\n\n\n\n\n\nClear plastic backpacks\n\n\nComposition notebooks\n\n\nWide-ruled loose-leaf paper\n\n\n3-prong plastic folders\n\n\nPre-sharpened #2 pencils\n\n\nRed pens\n\n\nStudent scissors\n\n\nCrayons\n\n\nColored pencils\n\n\nMarkers\n\n\nHighlighters\n\n\nPencil pouches\n\n\nIndex cards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClassroom Supplies\n\n\n\n\n\nWhite copy paper\n\n\nCardstock paper\n\n\nDry-erase markers\n\n\nPermanent markers\n\n\nBinders\n\n\nBinder dividers\n\n\nSheet protectors\n\n\nPocket folders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher & Classroom Essentials\n\n\n\n\n\nGlue sticks\n\n\nLiquid glue\n\n\nPaper towels\n\n\nFacial tissue\n\n\nHand sanitizer\n\n\nDisinfecting wipes\n\n\nBaby wipes\n\n\nDisinfecting spray\n\n\nQuart and gallon storage bags\n\n\nErasers and eraser caps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteer for a School Beautification Project\n\n\n\nHelp create welcoming\, inspiring spaces where students can thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin United Way Hands On and volunteer at a local school before the first day of class. Projects may include painting\, organizing classrooms\, landscaping\, cleaning and other improvements identified by school leaders. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re volunteering as an individual\, family\, community group or corporate team\, your time and effort help students walk into a school environment that feels safe\, welcoming and ready for learning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoll up your sleeves and help transform our schools into spaces full of hope and possibility. Your hands-on support leaves a lasting mark on young lives.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our Back-to-School Sponsors!
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/united-ways-back-to-school-drive/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Blount County,Chilton County,Early Childhood,Jefferson County,Shelby County,United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity,Walker County,Youth Education,Youth Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Hands On":MAILTO:info@unitedwayhandson.org
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SUMMARY:Fraud Summit '26
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fraud Summit 2026\, a free fraud prevention summit in Hoover\, AL designed to help you recognize and avoid scams—including those using Artificial Intelligence. Learn how to protect your identity\, finances and property from an expert panel and connect with trusted local resources. \nWhy Attend This Fraud Prevention Summit?\n\nLearn how to spot common and emerging scams\, including AI-related fraud\nGet practical tips to protect your identity and finances\nAsk questions directly to an expert panel\nConnect with local organizations at the vendor expo\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, May 12\nTime: Registration & Vendor Expo at 12 p.m.; Program begins at 1 p.m.\nLocation: Hoover Public Library Theatre\, Hoover\, AL\nCost: Free (registration required)\n\nAt the conclusion\, you’ll receive a boxed dinner to take home. \n  \nRegistration\nClick Here to Register for Fraud Summit 2026\n \n\nAbout Fraud Summit 2026\nThis fraud prevention summit is presented by United Way’s Area Agency on Aging in partnership with the Hoover Senior Center and in celebration of Older Americans Month. \nMade possible through partnerships with Senior Medicare Patrol and the Alabama Securities Commission. Supported in part by the U.S. Administration for Community Living and the Alabama Department of Senior Services.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/fraud-summit-26/
LOCATION:Hoover Public Library Theater\, 200 Municipal Drive\, Hoover\, AL\, 35216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Stability,Fraud Summit,Free Event,Jefferson County,Senior Support,UWAAA
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SUMMARY:2026 Period Supply Drive
DESCRIPTION:No one left behind: Help End Period Poverty\n\nNo one should have to choose between buying food and purchasing essential hygiene products. Yet every day for many in Central Alabama\, period poverty is a reality.\nIn honor of Women’s History Month\, United Way Hands On\, Women United and United Way of Central Alabama are launching our third annual Period Supply Drive. From March 9th through 27th\, you can help by donating period supplies to ensure every individual has access to the essentials they need. \n\nDonate today!
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/2026-period-supply-drive/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Blount County,Chilton County,Jefferson County,Shelby County,Walker County
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Central Alabama":MAILTO:carol.agomo@uwca.org
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SUMMARY:Home Sweet Home Holiday Dessert Drive Drop-off
DESCRIPTION:Help Us Sweeten the Holidays for Boarding Home Residents!\nThe Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at United Way’s Area Agency on Aging invites you to help us spread a little holiday cheer to those who need it most. “Home Sweet Home for the Holidays” is all about treating the residents of 40 boarding homes in Jefferson County to the delight of holiday desserts. \nWe’re calling on generous hearts like yours to donate store-bought sweets — cakes\, cupcakes\, cookies and pies — that will brighten residents’ celebrations and remind them that they’re not forgotten. Individuals\, community groups and businesses are all invited to participate! \nDessert Drop-Off Dates: \nFriday\, December 19th & Monday\, December 22nd\n8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.\nUnited Way of Central Alabama\n3600 8th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL 35222 \nPlease let us know if you’re planning to donate by clicking here to register.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/55767/
LOCATION:United Way of Central Alabama\, 3600 8th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222-3250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jefferson County,Senior Support,UWAAA,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Home Sweet Home Holiday Dessert Drive Drop-off
DESCRIPTION:Help Us Sweeten the Holidays for Boarding Home Residents!\nThe Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at United Way’s Area Agency on Aging invites you to help us spread a little holiday cheer to those who need it most. “Home Sweet Home for the Holidays” is all about treating the residents of 40 boarding homes in Jefferson County to the delight of holiday desserts. \nWe’re calling on generous hearts like yours to donate store-bought sweets — cakes\, cupcakes\, cookies and pies — that will brighten residents’ celebrations and remind them that they’re not forgotten. Individuals\, community groups and businesses are all invited to participate! \nDessert Drop-Off Dates: \nFriday\, December 19th & Monday\, December 22nd\n8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.\nUnited Way of Central Alabama\n3600 8th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL 35222 \nPlease let us know if you’re planning to donate by clicking here to register.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/home-sweet-home-holiday-dessert-drive-drop-off/
LOCATION:United Way of Central Alabama\, 3600 8th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222-3250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Initiatives,Jefferson County,Senior Support,UWAAA,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Day of Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:Together\, United Way’s J. Mason Davis Leadership Society and Girls Inc. will be offering a day of mentoring to 7th\, 8th and 9th graders. \nThrough this event\, we seek to empower young people to take control of their education\, career and lives! \nVolunteer as a Mentor\nHighlights \n\nWorkshops\nHands-On Activities\nConnect with Community Leaders\nFree Lunch\nPrizes/Giveaways\n\nHelp Our Youth \n\nLearn\nGrow\nBuild Positive Relationships
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/day-of-mentoring-2025/
LOCATION:Girls Inc.\, 5130 8th Ct S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Stability,J. Mason Davis Leadership Society,Jefferson County,Mentoring,Youth Education,Youth Health & Wellness,Youth Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="J. Mason Davis Leadership Society":MAILTO:victoria.white@uwca.org,
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