Two great legacies converged when J. Mason Davis Leadership Society (JMDLS) members toured one of the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club’s facilities. Dr. A.G. Gaston, who founded the club…
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United Way of Central Alabama
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama Inspires Young Girls and YPS Members to Do More
High on a hill in a Birmingham neighborhood, girls from different ages and backgrounds arrive every day after school at Girls Inc. of Central Alabama’s Crestwood Center. After dropping their…
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United Way Housing Alliance receives largest grant ever—see why that matters
This article originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. The United Way Housing Alliance, which is a program of the United Way of Central Alabama, has received their largest award ever…
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Home “Sweet” Home Provides More than Dessert for Residents of Boarding Homes
What food do you look forward to most during the holidays? Sweets often top people’s lists, whether it’s their mom’s pumpkin pie or a secret cookie recipe kept just within…
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Pathways Early Learning Center Meets Urgent Need for Families Experiencing Homelessness
If you think attending an 8 a.m. lecture is hard, try following along while bouncing a 3-year-old on your lap. For parents experiencing homelessness in Birmingham, this is just one…
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This Giving Tuesday, Make a Difference for Food-Insecure Children and Their Families
As part of United Way of Central Alabama’s mission to fight for a better education for all, our Success By 6 classrooms enhance the quality of early learning in Pre-K…
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Women United Member Gets a Look into the Lives Represented by The Salvation Army Angel Trees
The colors red and white define the holiday season — appearing everywhere from candy canes and Santa’s suit to the familiar tags adorning The Salvation Army Angel Trees. Coined “Angels,”…
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United Way’s Meals on Wheels Is Looking For 500 Volunteers
Starting in January 2022, United Way’s Meals on Wheels (MOW) will resume daily hot meal deliveries for homebound seniors across Jefferson County; however, MOW requires your assistance! …
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Now more than ever, United Way needs Tax-Prep volunteers to provide free tax service
Recently, we sat down with UWCA’s Judy Allen, Director of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Doug Horst, the Director of Financial Stability Services to discuss why helping people with their taxes matters and how local Central Alabama residents can make a difference by becoming a Tax-Prep volunteer….
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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month…Learn How to Get and Give Help Through United Way Agencies
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), one in three women and one in four men have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner. Zoom in to look at Alabama and…
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Campaign Coordinators Reflect On Their Work During the Annual Campaign
United Way changes lives—join their Annual Campaign to spread the impact This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. The United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) Annual Campaign has officially…
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Art Is an Avenue to Success at Glenwood
Glenwood offers services that follow clients through time and adapt to their needs. That’s why their tagline “A Continuum of Care” fits well for this local nonprofit. Programs at Glenwood,…
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