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  • United Way Day of Action graphic with the words Day of Action in blue letters on a sunny blue sky background

    United Way Day of Action

    Each year on and around June 21, United Way of Central Alabama joins with hundreds of other United Ways around the world for United Way’s Day of Action.

    It’s a global volunteering activity, where people can take a small step to make a big difference. For some, it’s stuffing backpacks full of books to encourage reading and improve early literacy. For others, it’s planting community gardens to foster civic pride and promote affordable, healthy eating. For United Way, Day of Action mirrors the work that we do all year long, building stronger, more equitable communities where everyone can thrive.

  • Happy child with gift

    Publix Toy Drive

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    Locations throughout Central Alabama AL, United States

    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.

  • Back to School Backpack Drive

    Locations throughout Central Alabama AL, United States

    Join United Way Hands On for our annual Back-to-School campaign, supporting local students and schools as they prepare for a new academic year! From July 7–25, 2025, community members can donate backpacks and school supplies to help ensure every student starts the year ready to learn.

  • Back to School Beautification

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    Locations throughout Central Alabama AL, United States

    Roll up your sleeves and help local students start the year strong! During Back-to-School Beautification Week, United Way Hands On will lead volunteer projects at schools across our region—planting flowers, painting classrooms, cleaning playgrounds, and more. It’s a great opportunity to make a visible difference before the first day of school.

    Volunteer sign-ups and project details will be available soon!

  • Illustrated "Back to School Supply Drive 2026" graphic featuring school-themed doodles including books, a backpack, school bus, music notes, science icons and classroom supplies on a notebook paper background.

    United Way’s Back-to-School Drive

    Help local students start the school year prepared and confident. Donate financially, purchase supplies from our Amazon Wishlist, drop off new school supplies or volunteer at a school beautification project by August 7.

  • Volunteers pack meals beside text reading “Honor. Unite. Serve. Birmingham 9/11 Day Meal Pack, September 11, 2026.

    Join Birmingham’s 9/11 Day Meal Pack

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    Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, North Exhibit Hall 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States

    Join the Birmingham 9/11 Day Meal Pack Event Support Team and commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11 through service.