Volunteer Today for Day of Action
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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4th-grade super-volunteer + more honored as Hands On Birmingham celebrates 5 years
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 MoreFriends of Ignite
Dear 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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Tornado Relief Opportunity – Clean Up
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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Tornado Relief Volunteer Opportunity – Sorting Donations
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 MoreFood Drives for Miners Also Help Drive Local Economy
It’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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A Great Way to Show Our Community Some Love
“Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For almost two decades, United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) has honored Dr. King’s legacy
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MLK Day of Service
For the past 19 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
Read MoreHappy Holidays from United Way Hands On ☃
May the HOPE you help bring to others, bring joy and peace to you and yours. Thank you for your support! Click the image above to see our holiday card.
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Volunteer Finds Fulfillment by Delivering Meals – And Hope – to the Homebound
The social distancing protocols and other safety measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have left many feeling isolated, but now more than ever, community is crucial — just
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