Community Health & Well-Being

United Way of Central Alabama is

committed to promoting
a healthier community.

Through initiatives that improve access to nutritious food, encourage physical activity, enhance the quality of healthcare services, and provide support for maternal and mental health, we strive to create a safer and more vibrant environment for all.

Our Impact in 2023

352,888

clients received health, medical or nutrition-related services

57,821

clients participated in physical activity and/or healthy nutrition programs

15,702

Clients with disabilities provided with services designed to improve quality of life

177,647

Clients received physical/mental health services (including substance abuse)

72,651

preventive mental or physical health screenings

2,852

Uninsured clients provided with medical services


Partners & Programs

AIDS Alabama
Alabama Head Injury Foundation
Alabama Kidney Foundation
Aletheia House
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Red Cross – Mid Alabama Region
Arc of Central Alabama
Arc of Shelby County
Arc of Walker County
Cahaba Valley Health Care
Catholic Family Services
Central Alabama Wellness

Children’s Aid Society of Alabama
Children’s of Alabama
Collat Jewish Family Services
Disability Rights and Resources
Glenwood
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
Impact Family Counseling
Lakeside Hospice
Legacy YMCA
Legal Aid Society of Birmingham
Levite Jewish Community Center
The Literacy Council
Oasis Counseling for Women and Children

Raleigh’s Place
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
Sickle Cell Disease Assoc. of America, Central Alabama Chapter
SPAN (Special Programming for Achievement Network)
Travelers Aid Society of Birmingham, Alabama
Workshops Empowerment
United Ability
YMCA of Chilton County
YMCA of Greater Birmingham


Latest News

Planting Seeds for the Future with Kids in Hueytown

Onions, cabbages and carrots are now among the vegetables growing out front of the Hueytown and Pleasant Grove Boys & Girls Clubhouse, after volunt…

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Second of Six Centennial Parks Reaches Completion

New pickle ball courts and an outdoor pavilion have been added to Stephen’s Park in Montevallo

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Bringing Partners Together to Launch a Community Schools Strategy in Fairfield

The United Way Bold Goals Coalition is partnering with Fairfield City Schools to bring new programs and make services more accessible.

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