by Rachel Perry,
Want to have the power to make a really big impact on the world? GivingTuesday is a great opportunity.
Last year, more than 3.6 million people from 150 countries joined together to raise $400 million for charity on GivingTuesday. Together with our partners, United Way wants to keep the momentum going this year, to help 61 million people get better education, financial stability and health around the world.
The VP, Community Impact is responsible for leading the strategic investment of UW’s financial and non-financial resources to create the greatest possible impact in helping improve outcomes for individuals and families and achieving community-level change. Essential to this work is developing and adopting community-wide goals and implementing a strategic and cohesive plan for impact to make progress on these goals, all based on an understanding of community needs, an awareness of community resources, a knowledge of local and national best practice strategies (financial, advocacy, volunteer, other), leveraging and aligning UWSWA’s unique strengths and abilities to support the strategies, engaging in relationships and partnerships, and measuring results. The VP, Community Impact leads the Community Impact department and leads the organization as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
This year Veteran’s Day has taken on a new and very personal meaning. The day before I began my role of U.S. President at United Way Worldwide, my family and I joined almost 100 other families at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Tampa, FL to watch our loved ones be sworn into U.S. Military service. After witnessing this very emotional and moving ceremony (with our son Jack in his LIVE UNITED t-shirt), we said our goodbyes and Jack left for Ft. Benning, GA to pursue his dream of becoming an U.S. Army Airborne Ranger.
Develop, retain and significantly grow the level of financial support and commitment to United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA). Maintain and continuously develop relationships with key constituents at various levels within assigned company and individual accounts. Identify viable opportunities for additional involvement with UWSWA. Work closely with these constituents to plan, organize and implement campaign and other United Way activities to ensure a successful, stronger and sustained United Way commitment. Aggressively identify, recruit and develop new business prospects to ensure continued campaign growth.
L.Y. Marlow was the third generation of women in her family to be a victim of domestic violence. The cycle of violence continued 22 years later, when her daughter and baby granddaughter were nearly killed by the girl’s boyfriend.
By Mei Cobb, United Way Worldwide October 8 2019
Beginning on the first day of National Diaper Need Awareness Week United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) Women United will kick off their 4th Annual Diaper Drive at partner agency Dumas Wesley Community Center (111 Mobile Street, 36607) at 8:15AM. Women United committee members and benefitting agencies will speak about the vast need for diapers & incontinent products for families with children and the homeless population especially homeless women.
Southeastern chain Shoe Station will launch its “Every Step. Every Community” initiative on September 20, 2019 in its 21 stores in five states. This year-long program will include at $10,000 charitable donation, as well as collection bins in each location, where consumers can donate new and gently used shoes to United Way organizations in their communities. Consumers will also have an opportunity to register to win a $10,000 cash prize.
Partnership with FamilyWize delivers significant savings on prescription medications through its free, easy to use prescription discount card
United Way of Southwest Alabama today announced that 55,675 Southwest Alabama residents have saved $5,000,000 on their prescription medications, thanks to its partnership with FamilyWize, an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.
United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) announced Justine Herlihy as the new Vice President of Resource Development. She will utilize her background in Development to build key partnerships to strengthen the communities we serve in Clarke, Choctaw, Mobile and Washington Counties. Her proficiency in revenue generation, strategic planning and civic engagement will allow her to flourish in this position and mobilize resources that are the foundation for a better life.
United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) today announced Michi Lunceford has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She has served as UWSWA staff accountant since August 2018.
