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Shoe Station and Mobile City Councilman Donated $5,519 for Hurricane Michael Relief to United Way of Southwest Alabama

The Shoe Station chain’s fundraiser for Hurricane Michael relief efforts raised $5,519 as the result of shoppers purchasing nearly 5,000 boots, shoes, and sandals in support. Customers online and in 21 Southeastern stores also made additional donations. The fundraiser’s co-sponsor, The Office of Mobile City Council Representative Levon Manzie (District 2), donated $500 to the effort.

On November 1, Shoe Station is presenting a check to the United Way of Southwest Alabama (#UWSWA). The not-for-profit organization will share proceeds with partner agencies including: American Red Cross, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Lifelines for 211, The Salvation Army, Volunteers for America, and Goodwill Easter Seals. The check presentation event will take place at 10:30 am at Shoe Station’s Hillcrest Road location in Mobile, and is open to media and the general public.

Emerging Leader Spotlight: Felicia Fields

 Name: Felicia Fields

Position: Photographer & Graphic Designer

Join Shoe Station on Sunday, October 21, 2018, for Hurricane Michael Donation Day!

To support those effected by Hurricane Michael, Shoe Station is hosting a United Way Day Fundraiser October 21, 2018, in its twenty-one locations across the Southeast. On that day, the retail chain is donating one dollar for every pair of shoes, sandals, and boots sold to United Way.

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.