As part of the relief efforts during COVID-19 outbreak, the government will be implementing new rules, guideline, policies and laws. So far those efforts include income tax filings, expanded unemployment benefits, and access to small business. As more information is made available, we will share it.
As the day, weeks, and possibly months of the COVID-19 health crisis pass; the needs of the community will evolve. There is help available to Southwest Alabama residents. We will update the community about the various services available throughout this difficult time. We also anticipate individuals, families, and businesses will continue to need help after the social distancing policies are lifted.
As Southwest Alabama continues to navigate the challenges and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 public health crisis, there are several things you can do to help.
United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) continues to monitor the COVID-19 crisis closely and staying in regular contact with local agencies, our partners, at the Mobile County Health Department (MCHD), city and county government partners, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)
We will continue to respond based on the latest recommendations from our trusted local government, public health and medical professionals.Our focus is to understand our community’s health needs and have a communication/pipeline with local officials. For ongoing updates on how UWSWA is responding to COVID-19 and for updates from local authorities, please follow us on Facebook or www.uwswa.org.
There is a lot of information circulating about the Coronavirus and the effects it may have in our area. We have visited the Alabama Health Department and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to collect the most current information to share with our partners.
(March 10, 2020) There have not been any changes to the daily operation of the United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) or our upcoming events but we are continuing to monitor the situation. If it is recommended by the CDC, the AL Health Dept., or Mobile County Health Dept. that we make changes to any of our operations, we will comply and notify our partner agencies, company partners, and the public.
Develop, retain and significantly grow the level of financial support and commitment to United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA). Maintain and continuously develop relationships with key constituents at various levels within assigned company and individual accounts. Identify viable opportunities for additional involvement with UWSWA. Work closely with these constituents to plan, organize and implement campaign and other United Way activities to ensure a successful, stronger and sustained United Way commitment. Aggressively identify, recruit and develop new business prospects to ensure continued campaign growth.
The primary focus of this position is on the regional development of the United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) campaign in Choctaw, Clarke and Washington Counties. Successful completion of on-boarding and training is required.
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National 2-1-1 Day, celebrated on February 11th (2/11) each year, recognizes our than 200, 2-1-1’s located throughout the country. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects more than 93 percent of our nation to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is an integral part of the community safety-net and can be easily accessed online of over the phone.
Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). But to get it, you must file a tax return and claim it.
Today, January 31, 2020, marks the 14th anniversary of Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase awareness about EITC and free tax preparation sites. This year, IRS is promoting EITC and providing information on other refundable tax credits that you may be eligible for. This includes the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), the Credit for Other Dependents (ODC) and the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC).
For the fourth year, United Way Worldwide is participating in the annual externship program hosted by the NFL Players Association. The NFL Externship is the premier opportunity for NFL Players to gain valuable experience with top organizations across the country..
(Mobile, AL) – Students from Palmer Pillans Middle School (Pillans) and employees from Airbus Americas Engineering in Mobile (Airbus) launched the 2020 Airbus Foundation Flying Challenge (AFFC) on Friday, January 17, 2020 with the first of their weekly mentoring sessions. During the session, students where tasked to make whirlybirds with three materials and a finished product sample. This fun activity focused on the concepts of gravity, weight, lift, and aerodynamics.