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Do you know your housing rights, the fair housing violations and how complaints are filed? Hear from Fair Housing experts and gain an understanding of federal, state and local fair housing laws. Who is covered under fair housing laws? What are acts of discrimination and reasonable accommodations? What obligations does the Landlord and tenant have?

Your relationship with money can determine your financial circumstances. Regardless of your current financial condition or mistakes, money management is a MUST for the stability of you and your family. Do your spending habits leave you feeling powerless? What happens when you do nothing? Are saving strategies assigned to your money? More information to come

View and register for United Way Hands On MLK Jr. Day of Service opportunities by clicking here.

Spending triggers can be any situation, emotion, place or person that tempts you to spend money. If you want to save money, one of the most important things you can do is identify and overcome your spending triggers. How do I recognize my spending triggers? What is "wasteful" spending, and how do I reduce it?

A house is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime and the process can complicated. Attempts to understand the process of home buying can seem overwhelming: Do I need a financial checkup? Who should I call first? What are the different types of loans? What is the difference between pre-approval and pre-qualified?

Do you know your housing rights, the fair housing violations, and how complaints are filed? Hear from a Fair Housing expert and gain an understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws. Who is covered under fair housing laws? What are acts of discrimination and reasonable accommodations? What obligations do the Landlord and tenant

Owning a home is a major financial decision and possibly the largest purchase you will ever make. Homeownership allows you to invest in your future, build a stable foundation and create a place to build memories. Potential homebuyers often face challenges related to making a down payment, credit or just having a general uncertainty about

Would you like to increase your financial stability? Will access to financial information, tools and resources help you build skills to manage money, credit and debt? Attend this workshop to gain knowledge and take steps toward financial empowerment by building YOUR financial toolbox. Set financial goals Plan for large purchases and life events Learn to

Making smart financial decisions is challenging enough, but letting scammers and cybercriminals take advantage of you can make it even more difficult! Google blocks more than 100 million phishing emails every day as criminals try to steal money and personal information. For example, with over 40,000 domain names using the word "Coronavirus," you must be

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Financial Education Workshop Wednesday, September 14, 2022 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m United Way of Central Alabama Alice Williams Building Room 102 3620 8th Ave South Birmingham, AL 35222 Lunch will be provided. Attend in Person Attend Online

United Starts with You Please join the Young Philanthropists Society at the YPS Campaign Kickoff. Wednesday, September 14th 5:30pm - 6:30pm Doors open at 5pm RSVP

This workshop will provide the framework to start the new year without additional debt from holiday shopping.

2022 Campaign Chairman Emmett McLean invites you and a guest to United Way of Central Alabama’s Annual Campaign Celebration honoring our 2022 Companies, Coordinators and Volunteers.

Financial Education Workshop Tuesday, March 28, 2023 11:30 a.m A house is the biggest purchase most people will make in their lifetime and the process can be complicated and overwhelming, especially in today's market. Common questions: Who should I call first? What is the mortgage lending process? How does my credit affect my loan approval?

Learn about effects of COVID-19 on our aging population, the most recent updates and resources available through United Way’s COVID Response Program.

Join us as we kickoff the 2023 Pacesetter campaign at our Centennial Event at City Walk in downtown Birmingham. Enjoy performances, speakers, special recognitions and sponsor spotlights. This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

Do you know your housing rights, fair housing violations and how complaints are filed? Hear from a Fair Housing expert and gain an understanding of the federal, state and local fair housing laws. Who is covered under fair housing laws? What obligations do the landlord and tenants have? Why should a renter insist on a

  Please join us as we kick off the 100th Annual Campaign. Hear and experience powerful and inspirational stories of hope, resilience and transformation as we reflect on the remarkable journey of United Way of Central Alabama and the countless lives positively impacted over the past century. Thursday, September 7, 2023 Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Whether attempting to obtain a loan or credit card, getting utilities in your name, or even applying for employment, a vital component of your financial life is understanding credit and your credit report. To feel confident and competent in understanding how credit works, join us to get answers to the following questions: What are the

Hands On is hosting several family-friendly volunteer projects on Saturday, November 18th. Project options include: Join United Way staff for Holiday Card Art projects for Children’s Hospital patients and Meals on Wheels clients. Volunteers will be making holiday-themed cards and notes for delivery during the holiday season. While we prefer the project be done on-site,

United Way of Central Alabama’s Annual Campaign Celebration honoring our 2023 Companies, Coordinators and Volunteers. Enjoy complimentary beer and wine, hors d'oeuvres, live music and fun! Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Diamond’s Direct Ballroom at Regions Field 1401 1st Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233 Admission is FREE, but registration is required. RSVP

Help children all over Central Alabama have a happy holiday season! Volunteers are needed to pick up toys from Publix locations and deliver directly to United Way agencies in Central Alabama. Load up your vehicle, turn on your holiday playlist and spread cheer! You can choose as many or as few route shifts as you'd

For over 20 years, the citizens of Birmingham and the surrounding areas have come out by the thousands to give back to their community on MLK Jr. Day of Service. The tradition is continuing with a variety of volunteer opportunities on January 15, 2024. Project locations include: Birmingham Botanical Gardens Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Norwood

The new year is a great time to focus on fresh ideas and goals, as well as make a conscious decision to continue and improve on things you are already doing. This is true for all areas of life, including your finances. In this first workshop of the year, we will focus on tips to