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Funding Help Is Need Now For United Way Partner Agencies Assisting Storm Victims

(Mobile, AL) – In the wake of Hurricane Michael, the United Way partner agencies and families in affected areas will lean on their neighboring communities for assistance in the relief and recovery process. As the community safety-net, several United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) partner agencies will be among them. Over the days and weeks ahead, the agencies will provide services for the victims of Michael, as well as the services they provide every day.

Today, UWSWA needs your help to replenish the resources required to do all the work needed. When you donate to UWSWA, you help fund all the partner agencies working in our community and across the Gulf Coast in relief and recovery efforts. Visit www.uwswa.org to give.

New Staff Additions – Manager of Donor Relations & Staff Accountant

The United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) has added two new members to the staff. Michi Lunceford is the new staff accountant and Alycia Young is the new Manager of Donor Relations. Both ladies have a wealth of experience and are excellent additions to the team.

Women United Presents the 3rd Annual Diaper Drive

An adequate supply of diapers, approximately 200 each month, can cost in excess of $100 for one month. The result is that one in three families in Southwest Alabama struggle to afford diapers for their children and government safety-net programs do not recognize diapers or wipes as a basic need.

United Way Announce Staff Promotions

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) today announced staffers Sherrica Hunt (Leadership Mobile Class 2018) and Leslie C. Schraeder (Leadership Mobile Class 2012) have been promoted. Hunt was named VP of Resource Development. She has served as Manager of Donor Relations since July 2017. Schraeder was named Marketing Specialist & AFL-CIO Labor Engagement Liaison. She has served as the AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison since June 2014.

Emerging Leader Spotlight: Andrew Odom

Name: Andrew Odom

Company Name: Synovus Bank

Position: VP, Retail Market Manager

Alma Mater: The University of Alabama

Hometown: Semmes

UWSWA Hires Manager Regional Development-County Relations

UWSWA announced the hiring of Trista Stout-Walker as Manager of Regional Development-County Relations. Under this title, Stout-Walker is responsible for the regional development of the UWSWA campaign in Choctaw, Clarke, and Washington counties.

“I am excited to join the United Way staff and to further my work with the nonprofit communities of Choctaw, Clarke, and Washington counties,” said Stout-Walker. “There are individuals and families in need in our communities, and I look forward to helping United Way raise the funds necessary to continue supporting the community programs that provide vital services to our communities in these counties.”

FamilyWize & UWSWA Save Community More Than $1.8M

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) and FamilyWize announced today that local Southwest Alabama residents have saved more than $1.8 million on prescription medications through the organizations’ partnership. The results were revealed in their annual Health Impact Report, a compilation of data reflecting the health and financial support offered by United Way and FamilyWize in its joint community initiatives across the country.

UWSWA Seeking Administrative Coordinator

United Way of Southwest Alabama is hiring!

We are accepting applications for an Administrative Coordinator to provide administrative support to the President/CEO, CFO and Vice Presidents. Ideal candidates must have at least 3 years of administrative experience and a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

For a full job description, click here.

From Mobile to Munich: Airbus Foundation Flying Challenge Students are Soaring Abroad

Three Palmer Pillans Middle School students from Mobile, AL, who participated in the Airbus Foundation Flying Challenge program left for Munich, Germany on Tuesday, May 2, 2018, to participate in the Flying Experience Day in celebration of the Airbus Foundation’s 10th Anniversary. The students, traveling with Pillans Principal Jacinda Hollins and UWSWA Vice President of Community Impact Laurie Childers, will represent their school among other Airbus Flying Challenge participants from five countries.

UWSWA Holds 2nd Annual Volunteer Awards Reception

On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) held its annual awards reception to recognize and celebrate the people, organizations, and workplaces that work tirelessly and collectively to make change happen in Southwest Alabama.