United Way of Central Alabama is
Supporting Healthy Youth.
Supporting the social-emotional and physical health of our youth is a top priority of United Way. We provide health screenings, physical activities and more to help our youth grow stronger.
Our Impact in 2023
72,490
youth participated in social-emotional learning programs (includes wellness & prevention)
2,556
Clients attended parent and/or family-education programs
1,853
Youth (K-12) received individualized academic support
9,936
Youth (K-12) participated in career-development programs
42,698
Youth (K-12) participated in before/after-school programs
Partners & Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Blount County Children’s Center
Boy Scouts of America – Black Warrior Council
Boy Scouts of America – Greater Alabama Council
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama
BridgeWays
Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center
Children’s Aid Society of Alabama
Children’s of Alabama
Concerned Citizens for Our Youth
Developing Alabama Youth Foundation
Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
Raleigh’s Place
Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center – Owens House
Sickle Cell Disease Assoc. of America, Central Alabama Chapter
St. Clair Children’s Advocacy Center – The Children’s Place
St. Clair County Day Program
Latest News
Highlights from UWCA’s 2023 Annual Report
United Way of Central Alabama’s 100th year was one to remember.
Breaking Down Literacy Barriers – One Bag of Books at a Time
About 800 bags containing more than 4,000 books were packed to distribute to local children on December 1st.
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.