United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is partnering with area colleges and Birmingham City Schools (BSC) for a new high dosage tutoring program. Beginning in January 2022, this program will…
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Tocqueville Society Members Celebrate Multiple Milestones at 2021 Annual Dinner
When United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) appointed Mallie Ireland Chairman of the Board in 2019, she laughed and said, “I can’t imagine why.” If you look back at Mallie’s…
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Need a Lyft? It’s Easy to Get a Free Ride to Your Next Healthcare or COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
Usually, the most distressing part of getting from Point A to Point B is hitting a string of red lights. Finding transportation to our jobs, the grocery store and other…
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United Ways Working as One Voice on KY Relief Efforts
This is the latest communication we have from our Kentucky colleagues. We will forward more information as we receive it. Kentucky’s United Way network is working with emergency management, disaster partners…
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United Way of Central Alabama Raises $36 million for Central Alabama Social Services
BIRMINGHAM, AL– UWCA’s 98th fundraising campaign proved successful with going over goal to report $36,250,000 million. The amount announced reflects pledge estimates and not the final results of companies that…
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Members of J. Mason Davis Leadership Society Find Parallels with UWCA Agency Focused on Children
Two great legacies converged when J. Mason Davis Leadership Society (JMDLS) members toured one of the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club’s facilities. Dr. A.G. Gaston, who founded the club…
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Girls Inc. of Central Alabama Inspires Young Girls and YPS Members to Do More
High on a hill in a Birmingham neighborhood, girls from different ages and backgrounds arrive every day after school at Girls Inc. of Central Alabama’s Crestwood Center. After dropping their…
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United Way Housing Alliance receives largest grant ever—see why that matters
This article originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. The United Way Housing Alliance, which is a program of the United Way of Central Alabama, has received their largest award ever…
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Home “Sweet” Home Provides More than Dessert for Residents of Boarding Homes
What food do you look forward to most during the holidays? Sweets often top people’s lists, whether it’s their mom’s pumpkin pie or a secret cookie recipe kept just within…
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Pathways Early Learning Center Meets Urgent Need for Families Experiencing Homelessness
If you think attending an 8 a.m. lecture is hard, try following along while bouncing a 3-year-old on your lap. For parents experiencing homelessness in Birmingham, this is just one…
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This Giving Tuesday, Make a Difference for Food-Insecure Children and Their Families
As part of United Way of Central Alabama’s mission to fight for a better education for all, our Success By 6 classrooms enhance the quality of early learning in Pre-K…
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We are Thankful for YOU!
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at United Way of Central Alabama…
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