Author: Leslie Schraeder

United Way Stands Up and Speaks Up for Accessibility to Me Week 2023

In today’s increasingly digital world, let’s ‘Stand Up and Speak Up’ for unity. We’re all part of this interconnected world, with content accessible at the click of a button. It’s our shared responsibility to champion digital inclusion.

November 13th – 17th marks Recite Me’s Accessibility To Me Awareness Week, a key date in our calendar where we celebrate accessibility and share with others how we can champion inclusion.

Board of Trustee Spotlight – Nichole A. Edwards

Nichole A. Edwards stands as a dedicated and dynamic force for positive change. As a Senior Market Advisor at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Nichole’s job focus centers on cultivating community relationships and establishing business partnerships within the Medicare community. However, her commitment to serving her community goes far beyond her professional responsibilities.

Board of Trustee Spotlight – Amy Baldwin: A Leader with a Heart for Community and Family

Amy Baldwin, Managing Director of Organizational Development at Gulf Distributing Company, brings a mission-driven approach to the United Way of Southwest Alabama’s (UWSWA) Board of Trustees. Amy’s commitment to improving her community and setting an example for her family defines her leadership.

United Way Announces Partnership Opportunity for 2024-2025

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) is excited to invite 501(c)3 nonprofit health and human services agencies in Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington counties to apply for partnership and program funding for the year 2024-2025. If your organization is a 501(c)3 and your mission aligns with the United Way of Southwest Alabama’s Building Blocks for a Better Life – Education, Health, Financial Stability, or Essentials, we encourage you to participate in this partnership opportunity.

A Slice of Change Fundraiser at Pizza Hut for United Way

Pizza Hut, in partnership with the United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA), is set to host an exciting fundraising event that will tantalize taste buds and touch hearts. Slice of Change promises a delectable dining experience with a purpose. For one day only, on Tuesday, October 24th, Pizza Hut (located at 1866 Government Street, Suite A) will transform into a hub of charitable activity. With every order placed, a generous 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the UWSWA, supporting their vital initiatives and partner agencies to uplift the local community.

United Way To Host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on October 4, 2023

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) is proud to announce an upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for October 4th, 2023. This event is a critical step toward ensuring the availability of life-saving blood for those in need within our community.

The Cost of Poverty Experience

Plan to attend the “Cost of Poverty Experience” presented by United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) and Communities of Transformation on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Dumas Wesley Community Center located at 125 Mobile St., Mobile, AL 36607.

United Way Names Justine Herlihy Bixler as President & CEO

The United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the promotion of Justine Herlihy Bixler to the position of President/CEO. This significant milestone reflects the Board’s confidence in her leadership abilities and her outstanding contributions to the organization.

United Way Hosting 2023 Clarke County Annual Meeting & Award Luncheon

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) is hosting the 2023 Clarke County Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 12^, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grove Hill United Methodist Church (104 Dubose Avenue, Grove Hill, 36451).