United Way Hands On, formerly Hands On Birmingham, in partnership with Points of Light and The Starbucks Foundation, was selected to participate in an innovative service model inspired by national…
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Agents of Change: Women United and Jill Deer
When Jill Deer helped plan the launch of Women United three years ago, she was part of a vision – a vision of a forward-thinking group within United Way of…
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New and Improved Ways to Get Your “Hands On” Volunteer Opportunities
United Way Hands On, formerly Hands On Birmingham, the volunteer center for United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), is dedicated to providing people from all walks of life the chance…
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#1 Out of 1.5 Million! UWCA Tops All Other Charities for Trustworthiness
For the 17th year in a row, United Way of Central Alabama has earned the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, an independent organization that evaluates charities from across the…
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Tocqueville: Another Word for Commitment
Birmingham is consistently ranked as one of the most generous metro areas in the country, something evidenced by the phenomenal growth of United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA’s) Tocqueville Society….
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New Solutions to Feed the Need among Central Alabama Seniors
Imagine simply not having enough to eat. Going hungry. Or literally starving. Across the United States, millions of senior citizens face hunger, often being put in the impossible position of…
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YPS Hosts Spring Social at New Gartenbar
Hula hoops, balls, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and outdoor games for children in United Way Success by 6 Centers was the focus of United Way’s Young Philanthropist Society (YPS) social held…
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New YPS Leaders Share a Deeply Rooted Passion for Giving Back
United Way’s Young Philanthropists Society (YPS) is composed of young people who’ve been inspired in any number of ways, early in their careers, to make a difference in their community…
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Answering the Call in the Face of Disaster
On March 3rd of this year, a devastating tornado ripped through Lee County, Alabama, leaving 23 dead, dozens injured and thousands of lives changed forever, especially in the towns of…
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Community Steps Up to Restore Bike Rodeos after Not-So-Grand Theft
United Way’s Bike Rodeos will roll again in 2019, thanks to more than $6,400 in donations from our generous community. At Bike Rodeos, children from across Central Alabama are able…
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Getting in the Driver’s Seat with Meals on Wheels
How do you teach new United Way staff members about Meals on Wheels? Easy…you take them on a ride in the Meals on Wheels Subaru Outback Wagon and deliver meals…
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UWAAA Hosts Celebration for Hundreds of Jefferson County Seniors
United Way Area Agency on Aging held its annual Senior Celebration to honor senior citizens in Jefferson County during Older Americans Month. The event, with 750 lively seniors representing over…
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