Every February 14th, we celebrate Cupid’s birthday, but an even more important occasion happens a few days earlier. February 11th, which is numerically 2-1-1 Day, is also the time to…
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COVID-19
Local doctor + community support create innovative vaccination drive-thru
This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. Drive up, get your shot, drive off. Thanks to Celeste Reese-Willis, M.D., Birminghamians have a hassle-free option to receive their COVID-19…
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United Way Agencies Provide Families with Virtual Learning Assistance
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, virtual learning has become reality for many Central Alabama students. Girls Inc. and the Levite Jewish Community Center have stepped in to offer…
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Why United Way is going virtual for the 2020 Campaign, and how you can help
Every year for nearly a century, committed volunteers fan out into our community to meet face-to-face with neighbors, co-workers and businesses to ask for support on behalf of the United…
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United Way’s Community Crisis Fund awards over $500,000 in COVID-19 grants
United Way of Central Alabama announced the award of $583,817 to local nonprofit organizations within Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount, and St. Clair counties over the past four months. Approximately 26,396 clients have been…
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United Way Receives Over $500,000 Grant to Provide Housing Services
United Way of Central Alabama was recently awarded $520,000 through the Housing Affordability Trust. The grants will serve various programs throughout UWCA, including 2-1-1 and Meals on Wheels. This year,…
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United Way Providing Funds to Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
United Way invites nonprofit organizations in Central Alabama to submit applications for funding to provide immediate relief to agencies stressed by dwindling resources and increasing needs that are a direct…
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Local feeding program bringing hope to Birmingham with United Way Community Crisis Fund grant
During a time when many families are struggling financially and not able to afford food, Smithfield Backpack Buddies is doing everything than can to prevent hunger in Birmingham. Before COVID-19,…
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Drummond Company Provides Match Funding for United Way Community Crisis Fund
During a time full of uncertainty and a need for community support, businesses such as Drummond Company are striving to make a difference. On April 21, Drummond partnered with United…
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United Way’s Community Crisis Fund awards $154,417 in COVID-19 Grants
United Way of Central Alabama announced the award of 36 grants totaling $154,417 from its COVID-19 Community Crisis Fund to local nonprofit organizations within its five-county area. “There are serious…
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