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
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
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.
Join us for a special Volunteer Allocation Team (VAT) Meet and Greet—an opportunity to connect, learn, and get inspired. Whether you're a longtime volunteer or exploring how you can make a difference, this informal gathering is a chance to meet fellow changemakers, ask questions, and learn more about how VAT volunteers help direct funding to the programs that matter most.
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.
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!
Save the date for the 2025 Visting Allocation Team Appreciation Event.
Curious about becoming a tax volunteer? This live Zoom session covers what VITA is, the support and training you’ll receive, and how your time helps families keep more of their refunds. No prior tax background required. Bring your questions and register to get the Zoom link.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at United Way’s Area Agency on Aging invites you to sweeten the holidays for residents of 40 boarding homes in Jefferson County. Through “Home Sweet Home for the Holidays,” we’re asking individuals, community groups, and businesses to donate store-bought cakes, cookies, pies, and other desserts to brighten celebrations and remind residents they’re not forgotten.