Year after year, the Birmingham Metro Area is ranked among the most charitable in the nation, with more than 89% of 2017 tax returns reflecting deductions for donations to charity….
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Women Absolutely Make Things Happen for the Good of the Community
It’s been a big year for women in leadership at United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) with Mallie Ireland serving as Board Chair and Jill Deer chairing the Pacesetter Campaign….
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Drummond Family Recognized with 2019 Tocqueville Society Award
“Throughout your life, especially when you become successful, do something for your fellow man.” So said Garry Neil Drummond more than three decades ago, furthering a tradition of philanthropy and…
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UWAAA Program Helps Family Caregivers Deal with Demanding Responsibilities
While most of us would certainly prefer to age in place (remain in our own homes throughout our lives), maintaining complete independence in our later years isn’t always an option….
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In Memory of Alice McSpadden Williams
Dear United Way of Central Alabama Family, Saturday, we lost one of our longest and most passionate volunteers, Alice McSpadden Williams. She fought a courageous two-year battle with melanoma, and…
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Whether It’s Children or Entire Communities, New Bold Goals Education Co-Chair Focuses on Realizing Potential
In October, former Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Phil Hammonds completed his service as Bold Goals Coalition Education Steering Committee Co-Chair, but his seat didn’t stay vacant for long. Longtime…
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Priority Veteran Aids Near Homeless Vet in Becoming a Lawyer
Today, Veteran Antonio Gray, a Jones Law School graduate, is a practicing attorney with Hampton and Ford in Montgomery, Alabama. But his story might not have been one of achievement…
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When Called to Serve, Meals on Wheels Volunteer George Hamilton Has Always Answered
“Have you ever seen the TV show Deadliest Catch…about the fishermen in Alaska?” George Hamilton asked. “That’s where I was stationed. But those people [in the TV show] were…
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UWCA Tax Prep Volunteers Provide Valuable Community Service. Find Out How You Can Help.
Every year, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) helps thousands of qualified area residents by preparing and filing their income tax returns – completely free of charge. How do we…
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Meals on Wheels Raising Funds & Recruiting Volunteers to End Holiday Hunger
United Way Meals on Wheels has launched a campaign called “A Taste of Hope” to ensure no seniors in Jefferson County go hungry this holiday season and recruit volunteers to…
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The More You Learn About United Way, the More Involved You Want to Be
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has been an important part of Shirley Fagan’s life for decades. Shirley was working for O’Neal Steel when the company launched its first internal…
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A Bold Event Aimed at Showcasing and Inspiring Community-Wide Collaboration
Through the Bold Goals Coalition, we solve community problems that may be too big or complex for any single organization to tackle alone. We help the community work together differently…
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