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On October 4th, 350 coal miners were temporarily and unexpectedly laid off at the Shoal Creek mine, near Adger. These miners live across parts of Jefferson, Walker and Tuscaloosa counties.
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United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is expanding to Chilton County after voting to combine efforts with Chilton County United Way (UWCC). At a recent press conference, members from both boards announced the new transition. Representatives also shared plans moving forward in 2021, including the Hope Happens campaign.
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This year has thrown us all curveballs, but there’s still so much to be thankful for. Take advantage of the season of thanksgiving by giving back! While you’re making your plans for Thanksgiving, make sure to check out these 7 ways you can donate or volunteer in Birmingham this year.
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Let me tell you a story about two drinks that played a role in one of the most creative fundraisers ever devised in the Magic City supporting our local United Way.
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United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) affinity groups move the needle in areas of our community where social services are lacking. As UWCA rolls into the peak of the #HopeHappens campaign, we’re shedding light on three leadership organizations that strive to fulfill UWCA’s greater goal of making a positive community impact by improving the lives of others through quality education, financial stability, better health, and access to services.
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On Wednesday, September 30, something very special is going to happen in Central Alabama. For the very first time, local broadcast media outlets are joining forces to encourage viewers and listeners to support United for United Way. Learn more about this important event and why you should listen and tune in.
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As someone who takes care of my in-laws in their mid-80s, there is one number we have on speed dial—1-800-AGE-LINE (243-5463). Here’s why it’s so important and how it can help seniors you know and care for in Jefferson County.
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COVID-19 is increasing the demand for needs from Birmingham nonprofits whose missions are dedicated to caring for our most vulnerable. By supporting vital agencies like YWCA of Central Alabama, the Crisis Center and the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club through their annual campaign, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is making hope happen in our community.
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Ok Birmingham, it’s time to take off your jacket, put on your suspenders and roll up your sleeves.
Continue reading “United Way launches ‘Because of You Hope Happens’ annual campaign”
If there is one person in the Greater Birmingham area who can capture everyone’s attention by taking off his jacket and rolling up his sleeves, it is legendary ABC 33/40 weatherman James Spann.
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Drew Langloh, CEO at United Way of Central Alabama, has worked on a number of natural disasters during his professional career, including the tornadoes that ripped through Birmingham and Alabama in 2011.
Continue reading “Since March, United Way Community Crisis Fund awarded $664,817 in grants to 90 nonprofits. Phase 2 has started.”Sponsored
Earlier this month, I volunteered to serve on the United Way of Central Alabama’s Visiting Allocations Team (VAT).
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Every year for nearly a century, committed volunteers fan out into our community to meet face-to-face with neighbors, co-workers and businesses to ask for support on behalf of the United Way of Central Alabama.
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It has been a lifeline.
That is the consensus from groups we talked to who had been awarded COVID-19 relief grants from the United Way of Central Alabama Community Crisis Fund.
Continue reading “It is a lifeline—United Way Community Crisis Fund has distributed $538,817 to 104 nonprofits”
In March, the US Congress “passed a federal mandate prohibiting evictions or foreclosures until July 24 in response to the coronavirus pandemic,” according to CNBC. Since July 24 is Friday, we pulled together resources for anyone in Birmingham that may be facing a housing crisis—whether eviction, foreclosure or homelessness.
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