Back to School Backpack Drive
United Way Hands On needs your help! Each year, Hands On receives backpacks filled with supplies to donate to local agencies that support children in need. These backpacks provide some school necessities and additional items needed to prepare them for a productive school year. Please […]
Back-to-School Beautification Service Day
Each year, United Way Hands On partners with the Birmingham City Schools for a Back-to-School Beautification! This day of service will include landscaping and sprucing up the outside of several schools. Join us as we help the Birmingham City Schools get ready for a new […]
Family Volunteer Day
Hands On is hosting several family-friendly volunteer projects on Saturday, November 18th. Project options include: Join United Way staff for Holiday Card Art projects for Children's Hospital patients and Meals on Wheels clients. Volunteers will be making holiday-themed cards and notes for delivery during […]
Publix Toy Drive Pick-up and Delivery
Help children all over Central Alabama have a happy holiday season! Volunteers are needed to pick up toys from Publix locations and deliver directly to United Way agencies in Central Alabama. Load up your vehicle, turn on your holiday playlist and spread cheer! You can […]
MLK Jr. Day of Service
For over 20 years, the citizens of Birmingham and the surrounding areas have come out by the thousands to give back to their community on MLK Jr. Day of Service. The tradition is continuing with a variety of volunteer opportunities on January 15, 2024. Project […]
National Volunteer Week 2024
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration of the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. This special week highlights the impact of volunteer efforts in strengthening communities and enriching lives.
Stamp Out Hunger 2024
Stamp Out Hunger, the annual drive that allows Postal Service employees to collect food donations for their communities, will be held Saturday, May 11. The National Association of Letter Carriers leads the one-day event, with help from USPS and other organizations. Since its launch in […]