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Building a Stronger Community through Volunteerism: Hands On Highlights and Opportunities

As we step into the new year, United Way Hands On remains dedicated to creating meaningful volunteer opportunities that empower individuals to give back, spread joy, and make a lasting impact. Through various projects and initiatives, volunteers can connect with their community, support those in need, and contribute to building a stronger, more vibrant Central Alabama.

UWCA Hosting Period Supply Drive in March

As part of Women’s History Month, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) is seeking donations of tampons, pads, panty liners and other menstrual products as part of a Period Supply

Planting Seeds for the Future with Kids in Hueytown

Onions, cabbages and carrots are now among the vegetables growing out front of the Hueytown and Pleasant Grove Boys & Girls Clubhouse, after volunteers from Maynard Nexsen and Regions Bank recently helped

Second of Six Centennial Parks Reaches Completion

Stephen’s Park in Montevallo just became an even greater asset to the community, thanks to United Way of Central Alabama’s Centennial Parks initiative. With a new outdoor pavilion for classrooms and gatherings, two pickleball courts, and additional shade trees, the park’s enhancements were celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders, United Way staff, and partner agencies. This marks the second of six Centennial Parks being built to honor 100 years of United Way’s service across Central Alabama.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Gives Back

Inside or outside the office, the employees of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBS) care deeply about people and their community. True to form, the company’s annual Day

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Franklin Park

United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Franklin Park in Tarrant on September 7th. This was the first of six community parks that United Way

Second Centennial Park Breaks Ground

United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), in partnership with the City of Montevallo, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Stephen’s Park in Montevallo on August 29th as construction will soon begin on the second of six community parks commemorating UWCA’s 100-year legacy.

“United Way of Central Alabama turned 100 this year, and while we were planning what this year should look like, we asked ourselves, ‘What can we do to thank all these communities that have supported us?’” said Drew Langloh, President and CEO of UWCA. “We decided on parks that would bring communities together, and we decided to build these community parks in the ‘United Way-way,’ which is through service and volunteering.”

Celebrating through Service: Centennial Parks

Thanks to our loyal donors and volunteers, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has been able to improve lives and create meaningful change in Central Alabama for 100 years. So,

Hands On Volunteers Build Garden Beds and Game Court at Brookside Boys & Girls Club

Volunteers from Regions Bank and Maynard Nexsen teamed up with United Way Hands On in April to construct raised garden beds and a 9 Square court at Brookside Boys & Girls Club.

Getting “Hands On” with Bike Safety

United Way Hands On, the Volunteer Center for United Way of Central Alabama, recently partnered with Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) to host a bike rodeo at Tarrant Intermediate School.