See which Birmingham organization raised $38M+ to support more than 100 local nonprofits + programs

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On Wednesday, December 11, I attended United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) celebration of its 2024 annual campaign along with 200 Greater Birmingham community members.

During the event, the organization announced it had raised $38,700,502 to help support partner agencies, programs and services across Central Alabama. Here’s a closer look at why these funds are vital to the health and well-being of so those in our community.

$38M for 100+ nonprofit partners + vital programs across Central Alabama

The official total raised was $38,700,502, which was $1.2 million beyond the year’s campaign goal.

“It was my honor to accept the challenge and responsibility for leading this year’s campaign. I’m extremely humbled by this opportunity.

This is not my accomplishment; this is our community’s accomplishment.”

Leroy Abrahams, 2024 Annual Campaign Chair

United Way of Central Alabama: 2024 at a glance

Loaned Executive Program

Loaned Executives are people from the community who help raise money toward UWCA’s annual goal. The program is designed to build professional skills through a fast-paced, 13-week fundraising campaign.

Campaign Awards

This year, three stellar community servants were honored for their leadership in this program:

• Megan Miles from Encompass Health received the Crawford T. Johnson Loaned Executive of the Year Award.
• Husband and wife Ron and Kelly Morrison received the Mervyn Sterne Award, presented annually to a volunteer who has made significant contributions throughout the campaign.

Visiting Allocations Team

Every year, UWCA recruits hundreds of local volunteers to visit each of its partner agencies to hear about their missions and accomplishments, see how well they’re doing and learn what their greatest needs lie.

The Visiting Allocations Team (VAT) is crucial to the mission of UWCA, which is pivotal in their influence across Central Alabama.

“This first-hand experience allows [volunteers] to make informed decisions and helps United Way ensure that every dollar serves its intended purpose, yields maximum impact and transforms lives.

Tonight we celebrate the incredible generosity of you.”

Dr. Tracy Morant Adams, UWCA Community Impact Committee Chair

Become part of this impact—learn more about serving on the 2025 Visiting Allocations Team.

Local programs + services rely on United Way

United Way has more than 100 partner agencies, programs and direct services that are changing lives in Birmingham and beyond.

With the help of UWCA, local organizations can rely on unrestricted, sustainable support.

These are just a few of the 79 partners nonprofit agencies that United Way helps fund every year:

• American Cancer Society
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama
• Children’s Aid Society
• Children’s of Alabama
• Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
• Legacy YMCA
• Levite Jewish Community Center
• United Ability
• Pathways
• YMCA of Greater Birmingham
• YWCA of Central Alabama

Donate, serve + support United Way of Central Alabama throughout the coming year. Get involved today.

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