Author: UWSWA

40 for 40 Challenge

Lent is a time of reflection for many individuals and families. Your United Way is challenging you to “give up” something this Lent as a way to give back to your community.

Tips for Savings

When it comes to saving money, it seems everyone has advice. Some people say “pay yourself first,” While others say, “keep your change”.  In truth, there are many ways to save money, but they basically come down to one thing:

H&R Block & United Way Announce Enhanced Security Features to Free Online Tax Filing Tool

Building off its longstanding partnership in providing free online tax filing services, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) and United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) announced enhanced security features to MyFreeTaxes designed to further safeguard taxpayer information. MyFreeTaxes is a free, safe and easy way for anyone earning $64,000 or less to file state and federal taxes.

Second Year of Airbus Flying Challenge Officially Launched

Students from Palmer Pillans Middle School and employees from Airbus Americas Engineering in Mobile launched the 2017 Airbus Flying Challenge at a special event at Camp Beckwith on Friday, January 13, 2016. This fun-filled morning featured several outdoor activities designed to promote team work and good communication between the students and Airbus mentors.

A Cautionary Tale from United Way

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) and the South Alabama Free Electronic-File (SAFE) Coalition know that the holidays are a time of financial burden for many in our community and warn taxpayers to not fall prey to predatory tax preparers, who often cost taxpayers more money by promising immediate payment of tax refunds.

United Way to Support Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

United Way is a new supporter of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. United Way will join with the NFL and Nationwide to support the charities of choice of all 32 team award winners and Character Playbook in each team winner’s market. In total, nearly $4.5 million will be donated to Character Playbook and each nominee’s charity of choice.

USA Raises $260,000 for United Way

At a campaign wrap-up event, the University of South Alabama announced the total of their 2016 United Way campaign of $259,263. A total of 2,618 employees and retirees made gifts, an increase of 144 donors over last year’s campaign.

Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of giving and giving back to the community is a rewarding way to get the family involved in holiday activities.

Don’t know where to start? Here’s a list of charitable activities that can bring abundance to your family:

United Way Launches My Smart Money

As we enter the holiday season, United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) understands that the holidays may not be a merry, care-free time for everyone in our region. Financial stresses can be particularly overwhelming during this time of the year and getting financial advice costs money. As a result, many struggle to achieve financial stability without a source of simple, clear information to help individuals and families better manage money.

15,000 Diapers Donated to Women United Diaper Drive

Over the past two months, Women United of Southwest Alabama, the women’s leadership initiative of United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) collected diaper donations to advance the health and economic stability for families in our area. The drive collected approximately 15,000 diapers distributed to five United Way partners: Dumas Wesley Community Center, Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast, Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services, Penelope House, and the Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama.