Remember. Celebrate. Act. Every third Monday in January, our country comes together to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a “day on, not a day off.” Did you know
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November 16, 2021 For more information: Joshua Lovejoy, PR Specialist 205.458.2045 BIRMINGHAM, AL – United Way Hands On (UWHO) recently hosted a bicycle rodeo for the students of Martha Gaskins
Read MoreFor more information: Joshua Lovejoy, PR Specialist 205.458.2045 UWCA’s Hands On Renovates Playground at Princeton Elementary BIRMINGHAM, AL — With kids returning to school from virtual learning, things such as
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Driving through North Avondale, you might miss the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, but the families who use it don’t let a day go by without paying it plenty
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Each year, United Way of Central Alabama and United Way Hands On join with hundreds of other United Ways around the world to mobilize citizens in service to their local
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This post originally appeared in partnership with Bham Now. Fourth-grader Ethan Hill receives his 2021 Ignite Award. Photo via United Way of Central Alabama Thousands of selfless Birminghamians work overtime
Read MoreDear Friends of Ignite, I hope you were able to join us last Thursday for our Ignite 5th Year Anniversary Celebration. In case you missed it, you can watch it
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We have a great opportunity for you to get INVOLVED. Jefferson County EMA needs volunteers to help with disaster relief cleanup on Sunday, February 28th and Sunday, March 7th. For
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The City of Fultondale is needing volunteers to assist in the warehouse and distribution center where collection and distribution is taking place in the community for those in need of
Read MoreIt’s always a struggle to lose a job unexpectedly, but it’s especially hard right before the holidays. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to 350 workers at the Shoal Creek Mine in
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