Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused catastrophic flooding across six southeastern states, prompting United Way of Central Alabama and partners to launch a support website for victims….
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Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused catastrophic flooding across six southeastern states, prompting United Way of Central Alabama and partners to launch a support website for victims….
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In 2023, UWCA celebrated its 100th anniversary by expanding its services and impact including providing over 18 million meals and assisting 352,888 clients with health services. …
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Happy Thanksgiving from United Way of Central Alabama. We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers and partners. …
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It’s always a struggle to lose a job unexpectedly, but it’s especially hard right before the holidays. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to 350 workers at the Shoal Creek Mine in…
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“Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For almost two decades, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has honored Dr. King’s legacy…
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ClasTran first hit the road in 1997, aiming to provide a much-needed service to seniors and people with disabilities: reliable transportation. Since then, the program has helped countless individuals connect…
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Central Alabama was forged in the fires of industry. The area’s rare abundance of iron ore, coal and limestone — the three raw materials needed to produce pig iron used…
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DO IT NOW! Look for your invitation in the mail to complete the 2020 U.S. Census form (online, by phone or through the mail). So don’t put it off. It…
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The cover of the June 17, 1974 edition of Time shows an all-American family: a husband and wife sit with their daughter beaming behind them; in front of them, the…
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United Way of Central Alabama’s volunteer arm is rebranding. United Way Hands On, formerly known as Hands On Birmingham, not only has a new name and logo, but also new…
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ONE DONATION SITE FOR VICTIMS United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) in partnership with United Way of Lee County, has launched a secure and trusted donation site that will serve…
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HELP SERVE A HOT MEAL WITH A WARM SMILE That is what Bert Bloomston, a Meals on Wheels volunteer, brings to every person he visits each week on his route…
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