Author: Leslie Schraeder

Emergency Food & Shelter Program – Accepting Applications for Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT.

Emergency Food & Shelter Program – Accepting Applications for Mobile County

MOBILE COUNTY has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program And supplemental funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

The Power of Community

Right now it’s easy to feel isolated. But even though we are apart, we are United. We are still a community.

We are a community that is full of hand-raisers and doers. One full of people who are strong, compassionate, generous and full of resolve. We know if we come together, we’ll get through this and be stronger on the other side.

We know, because we’ve seen the power of community. The power of this community.

8 Ways to Thank Frontline Workers

Or How will you participate in #GivingTuesdayNow?

Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. There are so many people who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They continue to help keep our community safe and the world running. To honor and celebrate their ongoing sacrifice, let’s say thank you!

Join United Way of Southwest Alabama on May 5 as we rally the entire community to say thank you to the essential workers who have tirelessly and bravely continued to do their jobs. Our effort will be one part of a bigger day of giving and unity called #GivingTuesdayNow.

Petters Family Foundation Supports United Way of the Virginia Peninsula’s Emergency Fund for COVID-19 Recovery

Petters Family Foundation Supports United Way of the Virginia Peninsula’s Emergency Fund for COVID-19 Recovery With $1,000,000 Donation slated for families in need in communities in Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana

The Petters Family Foundation has committed $1 million to United Way of the Virginia Peninsula to assist individuals and families affected by the coronavirus in the communities of the Virginia Peninsula, Greater Pascagoula (South Mississippi), Southwest Alabama and Greater New Orleans. The Petters family is providing critical support to families in need through the United Way in the belief that process is the most efficient and impactful way to address this crisis. The United Way organizations in the communities listed above have established Coronavirus Recovery Funding campaigns to support its hardest hit families as well as to provide support to non-profits working on the frontlines of the pandemic.

Coronavirus Update: Safer At Home

Update 5.8.2020 – Governor Kay Ivey issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied Statewide. The order which includes an expanded list of businesses that may reopen on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and will expire on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Austal USA Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Breaking $336,233 for United Way

Austal USA (Austal) hosted their annual charity golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile, Ala., March 12-13. For the past nine years, this event has benefited the United Way of Southwest Alabama and is the largest single fundraiser held on our behalf. We could not be more grateful for their annual support and look forward to working with them for years to come. The team at Austal, in collaboration with UWSWA staff, does an exceptional job recruiting teams, suppliers, and sponsors who provide the means to hold this incredible event. Thank you to the team at Austal and the suppliers who support their work year-round!

Coronavirus: Volunteer Connect Initiatives

As social distancing policies continue to be in place, many individuals are looking for ways they can help those in need. Several companies unable to open but continue to retain staff are also looking to get involved in the community. United Way Volunteer Connect is an excellent way for community volunteers (individuals or teams) to connect with area agencies with growing needs due to the growing demands on their resources through Coronavirus Volunteer Initiative and the Coronavirus Donation Initiative.