United Way of Central Alabama is partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers 530 and The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama (CFB) in the 30th Stamp Out Hunger, annual national food drive….
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UWCA is generously giving Chilton County agencies nearly $200K in 2022—here’s where the money will go
This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now On January 1, 2021, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) announced the expansion of its footprint to include Chilton County. Just over…
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“Are You Ready If a Disaster Strikes?” Workshop to Be Held Near Anniversary of April 27th Tornadoes
The spring season for Alabama residents shouldn’t just have you dusting off pollen but also those emergency kits. As one of the two severe weather seasons that the deep South…
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Hop to it! Bunny Aid needs over 1000 Easter baskets in Central Alabama. Here is how YOU can help.
This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. After a one year hiatus, Bunny Aid—a project of United Way Hands On—is returning to Central Alabama! Established in 2010, Bunny Aid…
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United Way of Central Alabama Is Supporting Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
People in Ukraine are terrified. Civilians face a humanitarian crisis that’s forcing them to flee their homes, take refuge in bomb shelters and become increasingly exposed to other dangerous situations….
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Hatton Smith Leads Successful Dunne Circle Recruitment for United Way of Central Alabama
There’s probably a good chance you’ve heard Hatton Smith’s name before; but in case you haven’t, chances are it will soon become familiar. As the CEO of Back Forty Beer…
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Priority Veteran Client Receives Christmas Wish from Mesmerizing Angels
Not every angel is wearing white this holiday season. Sometimes, as in the case of the Mesmerizing Angels, they’re decked in pink and green. These official colors represent Alpha Kappa…
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Need a Lyft? It’s Easy to Get a Free Ride to Where You Need to Go!
Usually, the most distressing part of getting from Point A to Point B is hitting a string of red lights. Finding transportation to our jobs, the grocery store and other…
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United Way of Central Alabama Raises $36 million for Central Alabama Social Services
BIRMINGHAM, AL– UWCA’s 98th fundraising campaign proved successful with going over goal to report $36,250,000 million. The amount announced reflects pledge estimates and not the final results of companies that…
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Members of J. Mason Davis Leadership Society Find Parallels with UWCA Agency Focused on Children
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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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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