Community Investments
United Way of Central Alabama believes that a strong social services network provides vital support for those in need. We are committed to supporting organizations through a variety of funding opportunities. Each year we invest over $28 million to support the improved health, education, financial stability and access to services in our community. To learn more about our community investments, expand the areas below.
Financial Support to Nonprofit Agencies
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Allocation Partner Agencies
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Central Alabama Children’s Fund
District 2024-25 Award Blount County Blount County Schools $8,800.00 Oneonta City Schools $2,000.00 Jefferson County Birmingham City Schools $42,000.00 Fairfield City Schools $5,000.00 Homewood City Schools $2,600.00 Hoover City Schools $3,000.00 Jefferson County Schools $50,000.00 Leeds City Schools $2,500.00 Midfield City Schools $3,750.00 Tarrant City Schools $4,250.00 Shelby County Alabaster City Schools $7,500.00 Pelham City Schools $4,000.00 Shelby County Schools $15,500.00 St. Clair County Pell City Schools $4,000.00 St. Clair County Schools $12,000.00 Walker County Jasper City Schools $4,000.00 Walker County Schools $10,000.00 Total $180,900.00 -
SAIL Grants
Organization 2025 Award American Baseball Foundation $10,000 Birmingham Housing Authority $5,000 Blount County Education Foundation $20,000 Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama $10,000 Bridge Educational Philanthropy $10,000 Bridgeways $5,000 IPC Fresh Air Farm $5,000 The Literacy Council $5,000 Tarrant City Schools $7,000 Urban Hope Community Church $5,000 YMCA Chilton County $10,000 SAIL Testing and Administration $10,000 Total $100,560 -
Chilton County Community Project Grant
Organization 2024 Award American Legion Chilton County Post 216 $750.00 BondFire $2,500.00 Bread of Life Food Pantry $1,500.00 Care Net $2,500.00 CASA of Autauga and Chilton Counties $2,500.00 Clanton Lions Club $750.00 Isabella High School Parent Leadership Team $2,500.00 Jemison Library $2,500.00 Patsy’s Partners in Care $1,000.00 Senior Connection of Chilton County $2,500.00 SPAN of Chilton County $2,500.00 The Prayer Pillow Ministry Outreach $1,000.00 YMCA of Chilton County $2,500.00 Total $25,000.00 -
St. Clair County Community Project Grant
Organization 2023-2024 Award Big Canoe Creek Preserve Partners, Inc. $2,500.00 Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama $2,500.00 Ironworker Skills Institute $2,500.00 Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging $2,500.00 Moody Middle School $2,338.00 St. Clair County Day Program, Inc. $2,500.00 St. Clair Community Health Clinic $2,500.00 The Pell City Historical Society $2,500.00 Pell City Gateway Community Garden $2,500.00 The WellHouse $2,500.00 Total $24,838.00
