Author: Leslie Schraeder

UWSWA’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Begins January 30, 2023

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA), with the generous help of our volunteers, launches the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program on Monday, January 30, 2023. The VITA program offers FREE tax filing help to people whose household income is $60,000 or less. We also serve taxpayers over the age of sixty as well as persons with disabilities.

United Way Will Host a Thanksgiving Food Distribution for PCA Workers and Their Families

The United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) will host a food distribution on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Lifeline Food Pantry (2405 Coffeeville Road, Jackson) to provide Thanksgiving food to the workers laid off from PCA in Jackson, Alabama. Distribution will be from noon to 2:00PM. Families should bring the following documentation: Valid I.D., verification of previous PCA employment, and number of individuals in the household including the number under 18.

United Way Announces the Launch of The Basics

The United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) announces the launch of its new early education program called The Basics. The launch is in partnership with Coastal Conversations on Tuesday, October 18 at 12:00 p.m. in Spring Hill College’s Gautrelet Room. The event features speakers Dr. Ron Ferguson and Dr. Deborah Curry.

Are You Registered to Vote?

Blog by Barbara Saverino

Voting is a way to be heard, and to let your elected officials know how you feel about issues that matter to you.

But you can’t vote if you don’t register to vote! The deadline to register depends where you live; check here.

Meanwhile, why not register on Tuesday, Sept. 20 — National Voter Registration Day in the U.S.?

UWSWA Announces Dr. Deborah Curry as the New Program Manager for the Basics

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) announced Dr. Deborah Curry as the new Program Manager for The Basics.  By heart, she is an educator. Curry received three education degrees from the University of South Alabama.

UWSWA Announces Kyrsti Howard as the New Manager of Regional Development & County Relations

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) announced Kyrsti Howard as the new Manager of Regional Development and County Relations. She will work out of the Clarke County Outreach Center located in Grove Hill and holds the responsibility for resource development and community outreach in Choctaw, Clarke, and Washington Counties.

United Way Earns a 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

United Way of Southwest Alabama’s (UWSWA) strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that UWSWA earned this top distinction.

United Way Provides an Inclusive Experience Online

Thanks to a special grant from United Way Worldwide, United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) now provides an inclusive online experience to enable website visitors to access online content and services barrier-free.

As part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, website visitors can now access a wide range of accessibility and language support tools to customize their digital experiences through Recite Me assistive technology.