MAYOR/COUNCIL ELECT MEMBER SUPPORT “COMPLETE STREETS” “If we’re going to repave and resurface our streets, it should include reconfiguration. We should make sure it’s accessible, ADA compliant, walkable and bikeable.”…
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Where Does Your Dollar Go?
The 2017 United Way fundraising campaign is in full swing. But once this goal is met, what happens to the money? With more than 80 partner agencies and programs in…
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United Way’s IDA Program Gets Matching Funds
The City of Birmingham has opened the way for 36 potential homeowners or future business owners to achieve their dreams through an Individual Development Account (IDA). It’s a special savings…
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Young Philanthropists Society Hosts After-Hours FUNdraising Event
United Way of Central Alabama’s Young Philanthropists’ Society met for an update on this year’s campaign this Monday, September 18th. Held at the Elyton Hotel’s Moonshine rooftop bar, this gathering…
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3,242 Tax Returns Filed and Counting
A volunteer information session is set for September 26 to prepare for next year’s tax season Volunteers are still assisting with extensions and back year returns United Way is seeking volunteers…
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Community Asked to Join the Fight to Meet More Needs
Summer Pacesetter Campaign Exceeds Goal Drew Langloh, President and CEO, United Way of Central Alabama challenged more than 400 UW volunteers and donors attending United Way’s annual fundraising kickoff, on…
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United Ways Offer Hope and Help in Response to Hurricane Harvey
United Way of Central Alabama Establishes Flood Relief Fund It is in times of need that we discover the full impact of a community United. As Hurricane Harvey continues to…
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Another Success Story from United Way Priority Veteran Program
More than 1,750 homeless or near-homeless veterans in Alabama have already received help from Priority Veteran, a program of United Way of Central Alabama. But more cases in need of…
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UWAAA Holds Town Halls to Hear Senior Service Priorities
United Way’s Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County held two town hall meetings this Monday where members of the community were able to share their questions, comments and concerns…
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2-1-1: Answering Calls 24-Hours a Day
In addition to the 25,000 calls a year that United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) 2-1-1 Call Center receives from Central Alabama callers, our 2-1-1 Center also handles after-hours and…
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We’ve Got You Covered
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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