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SUMMARY:United Way’s Back-to-School Drive
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nWhy This Matters\n\n\n\nToo many students start the school year without the supplies they need to succeed\, and teachers often step in to fill the gap with their own money. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s How You Can Help\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate by August 7\, 2026\n\n\n\nMake your financial gift\, shop the Amazon Wishlist or drop off new school supplies by Friday\, August 7\, 2026 to help local students start school ready. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDonation Drop-Off Locations\n\n\n\nBy county\, physical drop-off locations include: \n\n\n\n\n\nBlount – Helping Families Initiative (204 2nd Street North\, Oneonta\, AL 35121).\n\n\nChilton – Chilton County Emergency Assistance Center\, Inc. (502 Enterprise Road\, Clanton\, AL 35046).\n\n\nJefferson – United Way of Central Alabama (3620 8th Avenue S\, Birmingham\, AL 35222).\n\n\nShelby – Montevallo Boys & Girls Club (420 Vine Street\, Montevallo\, AL 35115).\n\n\nSt. Clair – Pell City Boys & Girls Club (405 19th St. S\, Pell City\, AL 35128).\n\n\nWalker – Jasper Civic Center (204 19th St. E\, Suite 100\, Jasper\, AL 35501).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMost-Needed School Supplies\n\n\n\nHelp students start the school year prepared and confident by donating new school supplies. \n\n\n\nBased on recurring needs reported by schools across Central Alabama\, the items below are consistently among the most requested supplies. This list will be updated as school-specific requests are finalized. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudent Supplies\n\n\n\n\n\nClear plastic backpacks\n\n\nComposition notebooks\n\n\nWide-ruled loose-leaf paper\n\n\n3-prong plastic folders\n\n\nPre-sharpened #2 pencils\n\n\nRed pens\n\n\nStudent scissors\n\n\nCrayons\n\n\nColored pencils\n\n\nMarkers\n\n\nHighlighters\n\n\nPencil pouches\n\n\nIndex cards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClassroom Supplies\n\n\n\n\n\nWhite copy paper\n\n\nCardstock paper\n\n\nDry-erase markers\n\n\nPermanent markers\n\n\nBinders\n\n\nBinder dividers\n\n\nSheet protectors\n\n\nPocket folders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher & Classroom Essentials\n\n\n\n\n\nGlue sticks\n\n\nLiquid glue\n\n\nPaper towels\n\n\nFacial tissue\n\n\nHand sanitizer\n\n\nDisinfecting wipes\n\n\nBaby wipes\n\n\nDisinfecting spray\n\n\nQuart and gallon storage bags\n\n\nErasers and eraser caps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteer for a School Beautification Project\n\n\n\nHelp create welcoming\, inspiring spaces where students can thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin United Way Hands On and volunteer at a local school before the first day of class. Projects may include painting\, organizing classrooms\, landscaping\, cleaning and other improvements identified by school leaders. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re volunteering as an individual\, family\, community group or corporate team\, your time and effort help students walk into a school environment that feels safe\, welcoming and ready for learning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoll up your sleeves and help transform our schools into spaces full of hope and possibility. Your hands-on support leaves a lasting mark on young lives.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our Back-to-School Sponsors!
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/united-ways-back-to-school-drive/
CATEGORIES:Blount County,Chilton County,Early Childhood,Jefferson County,Shelby County,United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity,Walker County,Youth Education,Youth Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Hands On":MAILTO:info@unitedwayhandson.org
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SUMMARY:Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join the nation’s largest one-day food drive and help fight hunger in Central AlabamaPut Your Non-Perishable Food Donation By Your Mailbox On the Second Saturday of May. \n \nEach year\, United Way of Central Alabama partners with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 530 and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to collect nonperishable food donations directly from your home—making it one of the easiest ways to give back. \nVolunteer            \n        \n\n        \n                        \n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the nation’s largest one-day food drive and help fight hunger in Central Alabama\nPut Your Non-Perishable Food Donation By Your Mailbox On the Second Saturday of May\nEach year\, United Way of Central Alabama partners with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 530 and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to collect nonperishable food donations directly from your home—making it one of the easiest ways to give back.\nHow It Works:\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendar. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place on the second Saturday in May each year.\n\n\n\nFill a bag. Donate nonperishable items like canned goods\, pasta\, rice and cereal.\n\n\n\nLeave It by Your Mailbox. Place your donation by your mailbox\, and your letter carrier will pick it up during their route.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhy It Matters\n\n\n\nUnited Way of Central Alabama partners with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 530 and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama each year to bring Stamp Out Hunger to our community. \n\n\n\nSince its national launch in 1993\, Stamp Out Hunger has grown into the largest one-day food drive in the country. Each year\, letter carriers collect nonperishable food donations directly from homes\, helping stock the shelves of food banks and pantries across Central Alabama. \n\n\n\nThis simple\, collective effort helps provide meals for families\, children seniors and individuals facing food insecurity—making a meaningful impact right here at home. \n\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive/
CATEGORIES:Hunger Relief,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Back to School Beautification
DESCRIPTION:Make a visible difference for students in your community.\nJuly 14–19\, 2025 \nEach summer\, United Way Hands On partners with schools across Central Alabama to host beautification projects that create cleaner\, more welcoming learning environments. These volunteer events help ensure that students start the school year feeling proud of the space where they learn and grow. \nWhether you’re planting flowers\, painting classrooms\, fixing up a playground\, or picking up trash on campus\, your time and effort directly impact local students and educators. \n🧹 What to Expect\n\nHands-on volunteer projects at local schools\nTeam-friendly opportunities for companies\, churches\, and civic groups\nOutdoor work like landscaping\, painting\, and light repairs\nSupplies provided — just bring your energy and a smile!\n\n🗓️ Volunteer Opportunities\nProject sites and sign-up links will be posted on Involve as they are announced. In the meantime\, let us know you’re interested: \n👉 Complete the General Interest Form \nWe’ll notify you as specific projects and dates are confirmed.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/back-to-school-beautification-2025/
LOCATION:Locations throughout Central Alabama\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity,Youth Education,Youth Support
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SUMMARY:Back to School Backpack Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join United Way Hands On for our annual Back-to-School campaign\, supporting local students and schools as they prepare for a new academic year! From July 7–25\, 2025\, community members can donate backpacks and school supplies to help ensure every student starts the year ready to learn. \nMore details—including school supply shopping lists\, donation drop-off locations and an Amazon Wishlist—coming soon!
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/back-to-school-backpack-drive/
LOCATION:Locations throughout Central Alabama\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity,Youth Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Hands On":MAILTO:info@unitedwayhandson.org
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SUMMARY:Publix Toy Drive
DESCRIPTION:Make a Child’s Holiday Brighter\nThis holiday season\, you have the power to bring smiles to the faces of children across Central Alabama. The Publix Toy Drive\, in partnership with United Way of Central Alabama\, is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in our community. \nHere’s how you can help:\n1. Volunteer to Deliver Toys.\nWe need volunteers to pick up toys from Publix locations and deliver them directly to United Way agencies in Central Alabama. Load up your vehicle\, turn on your holiday playlist\, and spread cheer throughout your community! This opportunity is open to families\, friends and helpers. Choose a route that works best for you\, and once you sign up\, you’ll receive an email with the route map and contact information. \n2. Donate Toys to Kids.\nDrop off new\, unwrapped toys at your local Publix store or the United Way of Central Alabama campus. You can also purchase toys from our Amazon Wishlist. \n  \nReady to get started?\nSign up for a volunteer shift or donate toys in person or online today! \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/publix-toy-drive-2024/
LOCATION:Locations throughout Central Alabama\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity,Youth Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Hands On":MAILTO:info@unitedwayhandson.org
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SUMMARY:United Way Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Each year on and around June 21\, United Way of Central Alabama joins with hundreds of other United Ways around the world for United Way’s Day of Action. \nIt’s a global volunteering activity\, where people can take a small step to make a big difference. For some\, it’s stuffing backpacks full of books to encourage reading and improve early literacy. For others\, it’s planting community gardens to foster civic pride and promote affordable\, healthy eating. For United Way\, Day of Action mirrors the work that we do all year long\, building stronger\, more equitable communities where everyone can thrive. \nCLICK TO SEE UNITED WAY DAY OF ACTION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/united-way-day-of-action/
CATEGORIES:United Way Day of Action,United Way Hands On,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Walker County Centennial Park Groundbreaking
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCING THE WALKER COUNTY CENTENNIAL PARK IN JASPER\nSince 1923\, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has faithfully served our region\, addressing both immediate and long-term needs of residents. In celebration of our 100th anniversary\, we are constructing a Centennial Park in each of the six counties we serve. \nEach park will showcase standard primary elements\, thoughtfully customized to reflect the unique characteristics of its community and location. \nDONATE NOW  VOLUNTEER \n  \nLOCATION\nThe Centennial Park planned in Walker County will be located at 200 20th Street East\, Jasper\, AL. \nThis artist’s rendering shows a bird’s-eye view of the planned Walker County Centennial Park in Jasper.\n(Click to enlarge.)\n  \n  \nPARK FEATURES\n  \nOUTDOOR CLASSROOM PAVILION:\nOutdoor classrooms are excellent multi-use facilities for civic clubs\, church groups\, neighborhood associations and other groups. This pavilion will be outfitted with multiple picnic tables and other amenities to provide a safe\, covered location for gathering at the park. \nAMENITIES AND ELEMENTS:\nThe parks will include both fitness and play equipment\, such as swings\, pickle ball courts and other equipment for public use. Each park will have a variety of amenities customized to the needs of the community. There will also be other recreational amenities\, such as BBQ grills\, picnic tables\, benches and garden elements. \n \nHOW YOU CAN HELP\nUnited Way is seeking corporate/community partners who will invest in these community parks. The park construction will be a collaborative effort\, actively built through volunteer labor and supervised by United Way Hands On team members. We are seeking corporate/community partners who will sponsor the park and provide volunteers for construction. This project will require 30 to 60 volunteers. The timeline for completion will range from one to three months\, depending on location and permitting requirements. \n  \nSPONSORSHIP LEVELS\n  \nWALKER COUNTY PARK SUPPORTING SPONSOR – $5\,000\n\nPermanent recognition on signage as a supporting sponsor of the Walker County Park.\nRecognition on website\, social media\, event displays\, email and promotional material for Walker County Park.\n\nWALKER COUNTY PARK RECOGNIZED DONOR – $1\,000\n\nPermanent recognition on signage as a donor to the Walker County Park.\nRecognition on website\, social media\, event displays\, email and promotional material for Walker County Park.\n\nWALKER COUNTY PARK INDIVIDUAL DONOR – $1 TO $999\n\nRecognition on website for the County Park of your choosing.\n\n*All sponsorship recognition and inclusion are subject to event and communication deadlines. \nFor more information\, please contact director@unitedwayhandson.org.
URL:https://www.uwca.org/event/walker-county-centennial-park-groundbreaking/
LOCATION:Walker County Centennial Park\, 99 26th Street East\, Jasper\, AL\, 355501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centennial Parks
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