United Way’s partner agency, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham, has been at the sites of last Thursday’s tornado installing tarps to help cover damaged residential roofs. Habitat staff and…
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Health Equity: When Good Intentions Aren’t Good Enough
By Sarah Strunk I recently completed many years of service as a board member for a local nonprofit that improves the lives of girls and young women. I loved it…
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Priority Veteran Launches “No Stone Unturned.”
It is often difficult to admit that you need help, especially for veterans who have spent a significant portion of their life serving their country. Priority Veteran is a United…
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United Way- A Resource for Victims of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a prevalent and often unseen problem in the U.S., with approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of abuse. United Way of Central…
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United Way of Central Alabama’s Pacesetter Campaign has $12.8 million goal
Representatives from more than 60 companies and community organizations helped kick off United Way of Central Alabama’s 2017 Pacesetter Campaign where Pacesetter chair, Scott McGlaun, Chief Information Officer, Blue Cross…
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Volunteers Needed to Build a Stronger Community
On June 6, United Way’s Hands On Birmingham will join hundreds of communities around the world to mobilize volunteers with its annual Day of Action sponsored by EBSCO Industries. The…
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United Way Rolls Out With National Bike to School Day
United Way of Central Alabama teamed up with Hoover City Schools for National Bike to School Day on May 10, with the goal of encouraging children to get active and…
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Stamp Out Hunger May 13th
Just when the food bank’s stock is low, and the summer demand is approaching, the National Association of Letter Carriers is joining United Way of Central Alabama and the Community…
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A Healthy Diet Fuels One Senior’s Passion
A HEALTHY DIET FUELS ONE SENIOR’S PASSION Meals on Wheels Adds to Quality of Life Faye Creel never expected to take up a new hobby at age…
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Eight Things You’d Like to Know About Meals on Wheels
Q: If I am a United Way Meals on Wheels recipient, what kind of lunch should I expect each day? A: Meals on Wheels recipients can expect a hot, nutritious…
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Appointments Still Available for Free Tax Prep
We are only two weeks away from the federal and state tax filing deadline of Tuesday, April 18 and United Way of Central Alabama is still taking appointments for free…
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“Warrior Wheels” Van Delivers Food to Kids in Need Over the Summer
Alabaster City Schools expanded the Summer Feeding Program in 2016 with the “Warrior Wheels” Summer Feeding Project through grants provided by United Way of Central Alabama and the Community Foundation…
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