United Way of Central Alabama

Walker County

How United Way of Central Alabama supports Walker 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.

Walker County has been in the service area of United Way of Central Alabama since 1970. During this time, there have been steady increases in campaign support, available services and volunteer support. The Walker County campaign is comprised of industry, small business, professionals, public employees and individual contributors.

Walker County Agency Spotlight

Salvation Army – Walker County

The Salvation Army Walker County is dedicated to meeting every person’s basic human needs. When the agency recently learned of an eight-year-old boy who had called a church asking for food for his family, staff went to work to meet the need. After speaking to the boy and his mother, it was discovered that they had nothing to eat, no transportation and ongoing domestic situations. The Salvation Army purchased a cart-full of groceries, delivered them to the family’s apartment and worked to help with additional resources. With tearful thanks, the family was assured that the Salvation Army would continue to be there for them, just as it is for countless other Walker County residents in need.

Learn More about Salvation Army – Walker County

Key Outcomes in Walker County

151,166

Walker County residents

were served by United Way of Central Alabama agencies and programs*

38

agencies and programs

funded by United Way provide services to Walker County residents

15,198

clients

were served through feeding, provision of personal hygiene products and backpacks for those who are homeless by Salvation Army Walker County

390

children

were provided early intervention services by the Arc of Walker County

3,066

nights of shelter

were provided to those in need by Daybreak-Family Resource Center of NW Alabama

Statistics above were compiled from 2023 results.

*Clients may be served by more than one agency.

UWCA Walker County Partners

AIDS Alabama
Alabama Head Injury Foundation
Alabama Kidney Foundation
Amelia Center
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Red Cross serving Mid Alabama
Arc of Walker County*
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham Urban League
Boy Scouts of America – Black Warrior Council*
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama
Bridge Educational Philanthropy*
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*
Disability Rights and Resources
Fellowship House
Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama
Glenwood
Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
Jasper Area Family Services*
Jasper City Schools*
Literacy Council of Central Alabama
Positive Maturity
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
Salvation Army Walker County*
The Ivy League*
Travelers Aid Society of Birmingham
United Ability
United Community Centers (Riley Center)
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.

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