How United Way of Central Alabama Supports Walker County
Through donor support, strategic partnerships, state and federal funding and our own programs, we invest in solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across Central Alabama.
Walker County has been part of UWCA’s service area since 1970. Over the decades, community support has continued to grow—bringing expanded services, stronger local partnerships and a rising number of dedicated volunteers.
The mission of United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is to increase people’s capacity to care for one another and improve their communities.
The Walker County campaign is powered by local industry, small businesses, professionals, public employees and individual donors who believe in creating opportunity and driving impact where it’s needed most.
Stories of Impact in Walker County
Fellowship House Aids Recovery for Walker County Residents Struggling with Addiction
Fellowship House Recovery Services helps individuals overcome substance use and co-occurring disorders. Its She Recovers program provides pregnant and parenting mothers in Walker County with treatment, prenatal care, counseling, parenting resources and peer support.
THE WAY WE SERVE WALKER COUNTY
Program services received by Walker County residents in 2025
Agencies and programs funded by United Way provide services to Walker County residents
Hours of educational, recreational, and community‑based programming for 42 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, strengthening daily living skills and social engagement
Individuals provided with integrated substance use and mental health treatment, supporting recovery, stabilization, and long‑term independence through counseling, medication‑assisted treatment, peer support, and case management
Walker County Residents reached with hunger relief, homelessness prevention, and disaster assistance, helping households stabilize during crises and take steps toward long‑term self‑sufficiency
Walker County 2026 Community Project Grant Recipients
Arc of Walker County
Hard Technology Update
Technology updates for the organization’s Early Intervention program.
Better Basics, Inc.
Better Basics Reads Walker County
Expansion of the organization’s signature reading program in Walker County.
Chamber of Commerce of Walker County
Community AED Access & Sustainability
Support for community access to automated external defibrillators that strengthen emergency preparedness.
Concerned Citizens for Our Youth, Inc.
Beacon House Renewal
Security and facility enhancements at Beacon House, including updated screening equipment and residential resources.
Friends of Downtown Jasper
The Trolley Express
Use of the newly acquired trolley through The Trolley Express project.
HARTT Counseling & Wellness
Advanced Training for HARTT Counselors
Advanced Sand Tray Therapy training for counselors serving Walker County residents.
Hope for Women, LLC
Resident Success Fund
Support for a residential program serving women overcoming substance use disorders.
Positive Maturity, Inc.
Senior Nutritional Supplement Program
Nutritional supplements that support the health and well-being of local senior adults.
Walker County Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Mobile Communications Unit
A mobile communications unit supporting reliable emergency and public-service communications.
UWCA Walker County Partners
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Alabama Head Injury Foundation, Inc.
Alabama Kidney Foundation
Amelia Center
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association, Inc.
American Red Cross serving Mid-Alabama
Arc of Walker County*
Backyard Blessings*
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham Urban League
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama
Capstone Health*
Childcare Resources
Children’s Aid Society of Alabama
Children’s of Alabama
City of Lights Learning Academy (Walker)
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Concerned Citizens for Our Youth, Inc (Beacon House)
Crisis Center
Daybreak*
Disability Rights and Resources
Family Sunshine Center
Fellowship House
Gateway
Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama
Glenwood, Inc.Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity
Hope for Women, LLC*
Jalayah Hackman Foundation*
Jasper Area Family Services Center*
Jasper City Schools*
Literacy Council of Central Alabama
Literacy Council – Walker County Chapter*
Nurse Family Partnership
Positive Maturity, Inc.
Riley Center
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
SafeHouse of Shelby County
Salvation Army – Walker County*
Scouting America – Black Warrior Council
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Central Alabama Chapter
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
The Bridge Education Philanthropy (Walker)*
Tots n Toddlers Learning Center (Walker)*
Town of Parrish Senior Center*
Travelers Aid Society of Birmingham, Alabama, Inc.
United Ability
Walker County Amateur Radio Emergency Service*
Walker County Community Action Agency*
Walker County Schools*
*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.
Walker County Advisory Board
Shawn Morgan, Chair
Linda Lewis
Anthony Christian
Holly Trawick
Brent McCarver
Jacob Sanders
Commemorating UWCA’s 100-year legacy
Walker County United Way Centennial Park
Located at 200 20th Street East in Jasper, this revitalized space features a new pavilion, picnic tables, swings, and a freshly restriped soccer field—all tailored to meet the community’s needs.
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SEARCH – Search the 211 online database for a comprehensive list of local services.
Walker County News
Judi Wade Finds Volunteering Is Its Own Reward at the Jasper Family Market
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s inCommunity program works directly with local schools, municipalities and partners to identify vitally needed services and create easily accessible collaborative solutions that strengthen families and neighborhoods.
Fellowship House Aids Recovery for Walker County Residents Struggling with Addiction
Fellowship House Recovery Services is more than just a resource. A United Way of Central Alabama partner agency, Fellowship House provides
United Way’s inCommunity Program Promotes Workforce Development for Graduating Seniors
United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) inCommunity program has officially launched its partnership with Jasper City Schools, working to ensure