United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has been an important part of Shirley Fagan’s life for decades. Shirley was working for O’Neal Steel when the company launched its first internal…
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A Bold Event Aimed at Showcasing and Inspiring Community-Wide Collaboration
Through the Bold Goals Coalition, we solve community problems that may be too big or complex for any single organization to tackle alone. We help the community work together differently…
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For this Student-Turned-Loaned Executive, Learning How to Fundraise Is About Learning How to Talk to People
Wes Butler wasn’t sure he had the right clothes for his first day of United Way of Central Alabama’s Loaned Executive Program….
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A Lifetime of Leadership. An Agent of Change.
The cover of the June 17, 1974 edition of Time shows an all-American family: a husband and wife sit with their daughter beaming behind them; in front of them, the…
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Community Asked To Be A Hero- Everyday
Jeff Stone, Executive Vice President, Brasfield & Gorrie and the 2019 United Way of Central Alabama Campaign Chair today challenged more than 400 UWCA volunteers and donors attending United Way’s…
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Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
Financial Support: We are directing cash support for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts to United Way of Miami-Dade County. They are efficient and effective in relief, rebuilding, and recovery efforts. Click…
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Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Just like clockwork, United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA’s) annual campaign kicks into high gear every September and culminates in December. It’s during this period of time that we raise…
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UWCA and Pro Soccer Team Up in Support of Our Community
Alabama is known for its fervent football fans. And that type of enthusiasm evidently extends to the soccer pitch, as well. Birmingham Legion FC, the Magic City’s new pro soccer…
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Women United: Armed with Information and Taking Action through Advocacy
Information is knowledge. Knowledge is power. The members of Women United understand the power of advocacy in bringing about positive change in our community. That’s why they’re intent on learning…
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History in the Making: This Year’s Annual Tocqueville Dinner Features a Truly Historic Venue
They say many things run in cycles, and what’s old suddenly becomes new again. That’s definitely true this year as preparations are well underway for the Annual Tocqueville Dinner on…
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How You Can Help Students in Need This School Year
So many children in Central Alabama are in desperate need, and are stuck in a cycle where their situation prevents them from taking advantage of potentially life-changing resources…such as school….
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UWCA and Better Basics Partner for Summer Learning Family Night
Skills for Summer Learning was the theme for the recent Family Night held by Family Stability Services, a program of United Way’s Financial Stability Partnership. UWCA collaborated with Better Basics…
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