By Trista Stout-Walker, Vice President of Community Impact
Let’s talk about connections. One of the highlights of living in a small town is that everybody knows everybody, and you are connected to everyone that you encounter in some way, shape, or form. I have a personal theory that in the South, it is 3° of separation. These connections play a vital role in access to information and services.
Michi Lunceford, Chief Financial Officer, came to United Way in August 2018. “I previously worked at a partner agency and was excited about working at a place that serves an even greater population,” she said.
On October 15, United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) celebrated the Project Blueprint (PBP) graduation of the Class of 2021. This year, seventeen participants from Mobile and Washington Counties completed the twenty-one hour comprehensive curriculum that covered the detailed workings of UWSWA, the responsibilities and functions of volunteer boards, time management, leadership training and team...
Brad Martin, VITA Program Coordinator, came to United Way in 2013. He is very passionate about helping people achieve financial stability. “I think that so many people today are just not equipped to manage their finances,” he said. “I help people with their taxes, but can also talk them through the steps of filing and refer them to other people to help them get in a better situation than they were before.
Partners Include Partners include FOX10, United Way of Southwest Alabama, and Miracle® Recreation
Mobile, Alabama October 19, 2021 – Make An Impact Foundation, the non-profit dedicated to promoting the education and well-being of underserved children nationwide, today announced the opening of a new playground at Walsh Park in Mobile, Alabama.
Katherine Pitman, Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator, has been with United Way since 2017. She enjoys her job because it gives her an opportunity to have direct, positive effects on people.
By Trista Stout-Walker, Vice President of Community Impact
I love a good screen shot of an uplifting message from social media. While preparing for this blog, I was inspired by a quote from William James, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” In October, many causes celebrate “awareness month,” and many are near and dear to my heart. While spreading awareness, you may participate in a walk to raise funds for breast cancer research or wear purple on October 21st for Domestic Violence Awareness. These simple acts serve as outreach and conversation starters. You are planting the seed of your advocacy and service within another person. I classify these moments as small victories!
Mary Clare Tortorice, Manager of Donor Relations, came to work at United Way of Southwest Alabama because she was inspired to make a difference during the Covid-19 pandemic. “For a countless number of years I have heard about United Way of Southwest Alabama, but when the Covid-19 pandemic hit our service area, I was ready to help a nonprofit that was eager to serve Mobile during times of uncertainty,” she said. “That is when I landed at the doors of United Way of Southwest Alabama.”
FOX10 Playground Project Focuses on the Importance of Play and Community; Partners Include City of Mobile, United Way of Southwest Alabama, Make an Impact Foundation, and Hasley Recreation
MOBILE, Ala., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miracle® Recreation, a pioneer in manufacturing thrilling playgrounds for nearly a century, today unveiled the playground design for Walsh Park in Mobile, Alabama. The new play space is the culmination of the FOX10 Playground Project, which aims to transform the park into a play destination for local families.
On Friday, October 8, 2021, Williams is hosting its 17th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) and United Cerbral Palsy of Mobile (UCPMobile). Tee time is at 8:00AM at Timber Creek Golf Course (9650 TimberCreek Blvd., Daphne, 36527). Regstration begins at 7:00AM. Thank you to all the team, sponsors, and planning committee for supporting this event and changing lives in Southwest Alabama.