Financial Stability & Career Development

United Way of Central Alabama knows

financial stability is fundamental to a strong, vibrant community.

We provide access to resources
and programs to help individuals and families become financially stable.

Our Impact in 2023

30,624

people received financial counseling, job-relevant skill training and more

877

Employment opportunities created/provided for persons with disabilities

3,414

Adults (19+) participated in further education or job-skills/training

1,969

Clients provided with financial services and/or budgeting training

3,931

Clients provided with housing stability services

11,600

Clients accessed legal assistance

1,268

Free Tax Preparation – Tax Returns Prepared

338

Families with children served through Family Stability Services

493

people attended Financial Housing & Education Workshops

246

Households received housing counseling

3,821

United Way Housing Alliance clients served


Partners & Programs

A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club
Alabama Goodwill Industries
Aletheia House
Arc of Central Alabama
Arc of Shelby County
Arc of Walker County
Birmingham Urban League
Childcare Resources
Disability Rights and Resources
Easterseals of the Birmingham Area
Easterseals of West Central Alabama

Gateway
Glenwood
Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
Kelsey’s Place
The Literacy Council
Positive Maturity
Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command
United Ability
Workshops Empowerment

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Our Programs

Financial Stability is a fundamental need in order to improve the well-being of the community. United Way of Central Alabama is working in various roles by supporting programs, community partnerships and direct services — in our six county footprint, as well as across the state of Alabama — to help and support individuals to become financially stable. We do this by teaching financial empowerment skills and helping low-income people acquire stabilizing assets.

Financial Stability Services

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