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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/
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: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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SUMMARY:Back to School Beautification
DESCRIPTION:Make a visible difference for students in your community.\nJuly 14–19\, 2025 \nEach summer\, United Way Hands On partners with schools across Central Alabama to host beautification projects that create cleaner\, more welcoming learning environments. These volunteer events help ensure that students start the school year feeling proud of the space where they learn and grow. \nWhether you’re planting flowers\, painting classrooms\, fixing up a playground\, or picking up trash on campus\, your time and effort directly impact local students and educators. \n🧹 What to Expect\n\nHands-on volunteer projects at local schools\nTeam-friendly opportunities for companies\, churches\, and civic groups\nOutdoor work like landscaping\, painting\, and light repairs\nSupplies provided — just bring your energy and a smile!\n\n🗓️ Volunteer Opportunities\nProject sites and sign-up links will be posted on Involve as they are announced. In the meantime\, let us know you’re interested: \n👉 Complete the General Interest Form \nWe’ll notify you as specific projects and dates are confirmed.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/back-to-school-beautification-2025/
LOCATION:Locations throughout Central Alabama\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity,Youth Education,Youth Support
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SUMMARY:J. Mason Davis Leadership Society presents Day of Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:Together\, the J. Mason Davis Leadership Society of United Way and the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club will be offering a day of mentoring to 7th\, 8th and 9th graders.\nWith this event we seek to empower young people to take control of their education\, career and lives!\n \n  \nStudents: \n \n\n  \n\n  \nPotential Mentors:\n \n\n  \n\nFor more information\, contact Victoria White\, Individual Giving Officer\, email: Victoria.white@uwca.org\, phone: (205) 458-2035.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/day-of-mentoring/
LOCATION:A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club\, 4821 Avenue W\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35208\, United States
CATEGORIES:J. Mason Davis Leadership Society,Mentoring,Youth Education,Youth Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="J. Mason Davis Leadership Society":MAILTO:victoria.white@uwca.org,
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