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SUMMARY:Seniors and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Older American’s Month\, “Powered By Connection” by attending our Community Education event on Seniors and Mental Health. \nSeniors and Mental Health\, presented by United Way Area Agency on Aging\,\nwill explore the importance of mental health on our senior population\, recognize the barriers in accessing counseling and provide you with resources to help aging adults with mental health needs. \n1.25 CEU Credits for Social Workers and Counselors. \nThis is a free event and lunch will be provided. Space is limited and you must register to attend.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/seniors-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:United Way of Central Alabama Alice Williams Building\, 3620 8th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stamp Out Hunger 2024
DESCRIPTION:Stamp Out Hunger\, the annual drive that allows Postal Service employees to collect food donations for their communities\, will be held Saturday\, May 11. \nThe National Association of Letter Carriers leads the one-day event\, with help from USPS and other organizations. Since its launch in 1993\, Stamp Out Hunger has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive. \nTo participate\, customers are asked to fill a bag with healthful\, nonperishable food items and place it by their mailbox for mail carriers to pick up. During the drive\, postal employees collect the food and donate it to local food banks and pantries.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/stamp-out-hunger-2024/
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Central Alabama":MAILTO:carol.agomo@uwca.org
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SUMMARY:Fraud Summit '24
DESCRIPTION:Organized and scheduled as part of Older American’s Month\, this year’s annual Fraud Summit\, presented by United Way’s Area Agency on Aging and its Senior Medicare Patrol program\, is designed to inform seniors about scams to watch out for\, how to protect themselves and what to do if they discover or suspect that they’ve been violated. \nThe Fraud Summit will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, May 15th at the Hoover Senior Center (400 Municipal Drive\, Hoover\, AL 35216). Seniors and/or family members\, caregivers and professionals in fields related to aging are all welcome. \nThe popular community education event will feature a series of speakers\, who are all experts in their fields\, sharing valuable information and advice to help empower attendees to better protect themselves. Speakers include representatives from: \n\nHoover Police Department\, speaking on fraud and abuse.\nFBI Birmingham\, addressing internet scams and Artificial Intelligence.\nAlabama Securities Commission\, discussing how to safeguard savings and investments.\nCadence Bank\, with advice about online banking\, online shopping and text alerts.\nFMS Pharmacy\, addressing the safety and value of unregulated dietary supplements.\nAlabama’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program\, speaking on elder abuse and fraud in nursing homes.\n\nThe information and assistance available from Senior Medicare Patrol will also be discussed\, and time will be allotted for questions and answers. \nIn addition\, there will be an expo of event sponsors related to senior services; and staff from the Area Agency on Aging will be on hand to familiarize attendees with the agency’s many programs\, ranging from prescription drug assistance and caregiver support to nutrition counseling and legal services. \nThe Fraud Summit is a FREE event\, but advance registration is required. Lunch is included and door prizes will be awarded. Register now by calling 1-800-AGE-LINE.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/fraud-summit-24/
LOCATION:Hoover Senior Center\, 400 Municipal Drive\, Hoover\, AL\, 35216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walker County Centennial Park Groundbreaking
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCING THE WALKER COUNTY CENTENNIAL PARK IN JASPER\nSince 1923\, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has faithfully served our region\, addressing both immediate and long-term needs of residents. In celebration of our 100th anniversary\, we are constructing a Centennial Park in each of the six counties we serve. \nEach park will showcase standard primary elements\, thoughtfully customized to reflect the unique characteristics of its community and location. \nDONATE NOW  VOLUNTEER \n  \nLOCATION\nThe Centennial Park planned in Walker County will be located at 200 20th Street East\, Jasper\, AL. \nThis artist’s rendering shows a bird’s-eye view of the planned Walker County Centennial Park in Jasper.\n(Click to enlarge.)\n  \n  \nPARK FEATURES\n  \nOUTDOOR CLASSROOM PAVILION:\nOutdoor classrooms are excellent multi-use facilities for civic clubs\, church groups\, neighborhood associations and other groups. This pavilion will be outfitted with multiple picnic tables and other amenities to provide a safe\, covered location for gathering at the park. \nAMENITIES AND ELEMENTS:\nThe parks will include both fitness and play equipment\, such as swings\, pickle ball courts and other equipment for public use. Each park will have a variety of amenities customized to the needs of the community. There will also be other recreational amenities\, such as BBQ grills\, picnic tables\, benches and garden elements. \n \nHOW YOU CAN HELP\nUnited Way is seeking corporate/community partners who will invest in these community parks. The park construction will be a collaborative effort\, actively built through volunteer labor and supervised by United Way Hands On team members. We are seeking corporate/community partners who will sponsor the park and provide volunteers for construction. This project will require 30 to 60 volunteers. The timeline for completion will range from one to three months\, depending on location and permitting requirements. \n  \nSPONSORSHIP LEVELS\n  \nWALKER COUNTY PARK SUPPORTING SPONSOR – $5\,000\n\nPermanent recognition on signage as a supporting sponsor of the Walker County Park.\nRecognition on website\, social media\, event displays\, email and promotional material for Walker County Park.\n\nWALKER COUNTY PARK RECOGNIZED DONOR – $1\,000\n\nPermanent recognition on signage as a donor to the Walker County Park.\nRecognition on website\, social media\, event displays\, email and promotional material for Walker County Park.\n\nWALKER COUNTY PARK INDIVIDUAL DONOR – $1 TO $999\n\nRecognition on website for the County Park of your choosing.\n\n*All sponsorship recognition and inclusion are subject to event and communication deadlines. \nFor more information\, please contact director@unitedwayhandson.org.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/walker-county-centennial-park-groundbreaking/
LOCATION:Walker County Centennial Park\, 99 26th Street East\, Jasper\, AL\, 355501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centennial Parks
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