United Way of Central Alabama

Shelby County

How United Way of Central Alabama supports Shelby County

United Way improves lives and community conditions by addressing specific areas of need through donor support, state and federal grants, key partnerships, coalitions, strategic planning and our own ongoing community service programs.

The Shelby County campaign is comprised of individuals and large and small businesses located in Shelby County. These include professional and industrial companies, city and county government employees, the public school system, clergy and associations.

Key Outcomes in Shelby County

298,961

Shelby County residents served

by United Way of Central Alabama agencies and programs*

53

agencies and programs

funded by United Way provide services to Shelby County residents

306

clients provided with utility assistance

by Shelby Emergency Assistance

153

Clients provided with a safe and stable environment

where they received counseling and other services from Family Connection

589

clients received support services

to prevent, or recover from, physical and emotional harm from SafeHouse of Shelby County

Statistics above were compiled from 2023 results.

*Clients may be served by more than one agency.

Shelby County Agency Spotlight

Family Connection

Family Connection provides shelter, counseling and safety for young people in crisis, opening the door to reconnecting with family. JP was referred to Family Connection’s Youth Shelter because of truancy. He had fallen behind two grade levels, felt overwhelmed, displayed signs of depression and his relationship with his parents was strained. Through individual and family counseling, JP’s anxiety and depression were addressed and the family was coached on communication to reduce stress and conflict. Family Connection also advocated for JP to enter an academic credit recovery program, where he quickly excelled. This reduced his anxiety about school, improved his relationship with his parents and enabled him to return home. JP has exceeded expectations and will now graduate ahead of schedule.

Learn More About Family Connection

UWCA Shelby County Partners

AIDS Alabama
Alabama Head Injury Foundation
Alabama Kidney Foundation
Alabaster City Schools*
Amelia Center
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Red Cross serving Mid Alabama
Arc of Shelby County*
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham Urban League
Boy Scouts of America Greater Alabama Council
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama
BridgeWays
Cahaba Valley Health Care
Catholic Family Services Central Alabama Wellness (Chilton Shelby Mental Health)
Childcare Resources
Children’s Aid Society of Alabama
Children’s of Alabama
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Concerned Citizens for Our Youth (Beacon House)
Crisis Center
Daybreak – Family Resource Center of NW Alabama
Developing Alabama Youth Foundation*
Disability Rights and Resources

Easterseals of the Birmingham Area
Family Connection*
Family Sunshine Center
Gateway
Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
Glenwood
Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
Kelsey’s Place
Lakeside Hospice
Legacy YMCA
Levite Jewish Community Center
Literacy Council of Central Alabama
Pelham City Schools*
Positive Maturity
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
SafeHouse of Shelby County*
Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command
Shelby County Childrens Advocacy Center- Owens House*
Shelby County Schools*
Shelby Emergency Assistance*
Travelers Aid Society of Birmingham
United Ability United Community Centers (Riley Center)
Workshops Empowerment Incorporated
YMCA of Greater Birmingham

*Office headquartered in county

Note: Investments are sent to each agency’s home office, which may be located outside the county’s borders.
The amount of the total allocation distributed to satellite programs is left entirely to the discretion of each agency’s leadership.

Shelby County News