This summer a coalition of organizations fed over 1,000 meals to children who come from families that couldn’t guarantee they would get a nutritious meal every day over the summer….
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United Way of Central Alabama Receives Guidestar Gold Seal
United Way of Central Alabama was recently recognized for its transparency with a 2018 Gold Seal on our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile. In order to get the 2018 Gold Seal, United…
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Who determines how United Way of Central Alabama allocates funds from its annual campaign? An inside look at the process.
Have you ever wondered how United Way of Central Alabama distributes the money raised through its annual campaign? United Way of Central Alabama makes it happen through a process called…
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UWCA Young Philanthropists Society Hosts Kickoff Event
Back Forty Beer Company was the place to be the night of September 24. United Way of Central Alabama’s Young Philanthropists Society hosted their annual Happy Hour Kickoff at the…
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United Way Loaned Executives Meet for Annual Reunion
Current and former United Way of Central Alabama Loaned Executives (LEs) recently met to mix, mingle and talk about their LE experiences, with alumni offering encouragement and motivation to the…
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Support for Hurricane Florence
United Way Worldwide announced today that its 2-1-1 service has been reinforced to assist those in the projected path of Hurricane Florence. Additionally, United Way has established The United Way Hurricane…
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Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.
Each year, the month of September is recognized as National Preparedness Month. This month provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now…
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New Birmingham Restaurant Hosts United Way Sneak Peek
Members from United Way of Central Alabama’s Young Philanthropist Society and Tocqueville Society gathered at the brand new Blueprint on 3rd for A Sneak Peek for a Cause. Restauranteur Dean…
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Using the IDA for College Tuition
United Way’s Individual Development Account (IDA) is a special U.S. government-funded savings program that allows qualified applicants to have up to $2,000 of earned income savings matched with $4,000 for…
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United Way and SAIL Support Summer Enrichment Academy
The Third annual Power Scholars Academy wrapped up at Meadow View Elementary with forty-six rising third through six graders gaining access to educational resources throughout the summer months and low-achieving…
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United Way Collaboration on SAIL Enrichment Camp a Success
“Dream big, set your goals high, and you can achieve anything”– one of the many inspirational phrases heard by students throughout Dreamcatchers Camp 2018. Thanks to a grant from United…
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Bold Goals Launches Campaign to End Summer Hunger
For thousands of children in Central Alabama, the end of the school year is the beginning of a long, hungry summer. That’s because kids can depend on free or reduced-price…
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