In a news conference, United Way of Central Alabama’s President and CEO Drew Langloh, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, introduced the establishment of a statewide United Way Community Crisis…
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United Way Establishes a Network of Community Crisis Funds Statewide
The significant disruptions businesses are experiencing is also impacting the non-profit sector whose programs are struggling to provide critical life-saving services. At the same time, they struggle with the loss…
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United Way’s COVID-19 Response and Resources: An Open Letter from Drew Langloh, UWCA President and CEO
We hope that you’ve been able to respond to the Coronavirus in ways that protect you, your family and your neighbors. At United Way of Central Alabama, we have temporarily…
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The Time Is NOW to Complete the Census Form!
Look for your invitation in the mail to complete the 2020 U.S. Census form (online, by phone or through the mail). The Census is our nation’s official way of counting…
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Say “I Count” in 2020
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 Woman Behind United Way
If asked to picture a great American philanthropist from the past, you might envision one of the famous captains of industry, such as Andrew Carnegie or John Rockefeller, whose generosity…
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Getting Your Taxes Done for Free Is Priceless!
The following is a real-life account from a participant in United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s Free Tax Preparation Program. Each January, I’m filled with a specific dread. It haunts…
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There’s Always an Opportunity to Help Someone in Need…And Move the Community Forward
Most people don’t choose to be homeless or want to be at risk for homelessness, but when it happens, they need their neighbors’ support more than ever.. One major community…
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A Legacy of Leadership from One Generation to Another
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 son and…
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Achieving Financial Stability Changes Everything
Every day, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties. While it’s…
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Your Personal Brand Doesn’t Have to Be All About You
There was a time, not so long ago, when the term “brand” applied almost exclusively to consumer products, such as Tide, Folger’s or Chevrolet. The brand was basically a name…
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People Connecting People to Health and Human Services
When you have an emergency, you call 9-1-1. But what about when you’re looking for community resources, or confronted with hard times and need help? Call 2-1-1! Think of United…
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