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.

Thank You, Blue Cross! Your “Day of Caring” Lived Up to Its Name

Not only is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama the largest provider of healthcare benefits in the state, but the company is also United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA’s)

Drummond Company’s Roots in the Community — and Volunteerism — Run Deep

Connecting people with organized and meaningful volunteer opportunities for the purpose of moving our community forward is what United Way Hand On is all about. Whether it’s making a child

UWCA Volunteers Get “Hands On” with Back-to-School Beautification Projects

United Way Hands On, the volunteer center for United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), coordinates Back-to-School Beautification projects every year to help spruce up school playgrounds around the city following

Summer Reading Program Encourages Attendance with Bike Raffle

Birmingham, Alabama (June 27, 2022) – Summertime is here, and extracurricular activities are in full swing. One such activity that prepares students for their next school year while also being fun