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The United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) proudly announces the graduation of the Project Blueprint (PBP) Class of 2023, held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Levon C. Manzie Neighborhood Resource Center. The event marked the culmination of an enriching program that equips community leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to serve effectively on nonprofit boards

We are excited to shine the spotlight on another talented UWSWA intern, Caroline Kercher, a student at the University of Alabama with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Communication Studies. As an intern in the Marketing & Communications department, Caroline has been instrumental in helping us spread awareness about our initiatives and impact in the community.

At the United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA), Troy Gibson, an aspiring healthcare administrator majoring in Medical Sociology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), has found a transformative internship opportunity. Hailing from Satsuma, Alabama, Troy believes that internships provide invaluable real-world experience, allowing him to enhance his professional skills and contribute meaningfully to his future career.

In our latest intern spotlight, we are thrilled to introduce Brooke Sterling, a remarkable student hailing from the University of Alabama. Majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Music, Brooke brings a unique blend of analytical thinking and creative expression to her internship at the United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA).

In this intern spotlight, we shine a light on the exceptional contributions and transformative journey of John “Wyatt” Rice during his time at the United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA). A Marine Sciences major with a minor in Music at the University of South Alabama, Wyatt’s internship at United Way became a meaningful experience that opened his eyes to the realities of the community and inspired his commitment to making a positive impact.

We are delighted to introduce JaMarcus Coats, a driven and compassionate young individual who is making a difference as an intern at the United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA). Hailing from Ben C Rain High School, JaMarcus has set his sights on becoming an engineer, and his internship at UWSWA has provided him with a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while gaining valuable professional experience.

By Corey Harvard, Prism United Executive Director

LGBTQ+ youth are the most at-risk population in our country. Whether pertaining to housing-insecurity, victimization, substance abuse, or suicidality, a plethora of data show that the struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals, and especially youth, are disproportionately more severe than that of their straight and cisgender peers. As though that isn’t daunting enough, since the beginning of this year alone, 491 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been drafted in state legislatures across the nation, emboldening anti-LGBTQ+ efforts at more local levels. It isn’t hard to imagine why Pride Month is hard for many of us to celebrate right now, but the truth is, it couldn’t be more timely.