As the new name suggests, BridgeWays is building bridges to help kids get from where they are to where they have the potential to be. The United Way of Central…
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30th Annual National Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to take place May 14
United Way of Central Alabama is partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers 530 and The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama (CFB) in the 30th Stamp Out Hunger, annual national food drive….
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UWCA is generously giving Chilton County agencies nearly $200K in 2022—here’s where the money will go
This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now On January 1, 2021, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) announced the expansion of its footprint to include Chilton County. Just over…
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“Are You Ready If a Disaster Strikes?” Workshop to Be Held Near Anniversary of April 27th Tornadoes
The spring season for Alabama residents shouldn’t just have you dusting off pollen but also those emergency kits. As one of the two severe weather seasons that the deep South…
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Special Networking and Fair Housing Event for Local Landlords
As part of Fair Housing Month, all area landlords, property owners and managers will have an opportunity, on Thursday, April 28th, to network with each other and hear from a…
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Hop to it! Bunny Aid needs over 1000 Easter baskets in Central Alabama. Here is how YOU can help.
This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. After a one year hiatus, Bunny Aid—a project of United Way Hands On—is returning to Central Alabama! Established in 2010, Bunny Aid…
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Langloh Named to United Way Worldwide Advisory Council
Drew Langloh President & CEO United Way of Central Alabama has been elected a member of United Way Worldwide’ s new Network Council. The new advisory body will engage with…
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UWCA Shifted from Pandemic Response to Helping Communities Recover in 2021
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) welcomed its new volunteer leadership and celebrated 2021 accomplishments at its recent annual meeting. Board Chairman John Turner, President and CEO of Regions Financial…
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United Way of Central Alabama Is Supporting Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
People in Ukraine are terrified. Civilians face a humanitarian crisis that’s forcing them to flee their homes, take refuge in bomb shelters and become increasingly exposed to other dangerous situations….
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Workshops Empowerment Inc. Proves There Is Power in Numbers When Helping the Community
No one wants to look back on March 2020, but let’s revisit one positive moment where community partners stepped up and stepped in for United Way. It’s no surprise that…
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Birmingham Literacy Day event leads to big book donation from United Way of Central AL
This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. March is Literacy Month and United Way of Central Alabama’s affinity group, the J. Mason Davis Leadership Society (JMDLS), teamed up…
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Hatton Smith Leads Successful Dunne Circle Recruitment for United Way of Central Alabama
There’s probably a good chance you’ve heard Hatton Smith’s name before; but in case you haven’t, chances are it will soon become familiar. As the CEO of Back Forty Beer…
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