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Putt-Putting for Childhood Literacy

United Way Emerging Leaders hosted a wine tasting fundraiser on the evening of Thursday, May 7, with the proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Mobile County, which was designed to encourage reading to preschool children. Each month after a child is registered, up until their 5th birthday, a carefully-selected age-appropriate book is sent to the child’s home. There is no cost to the family, UWSWA provides the books free of charge. Currently, children living in zip codes 36509, 36587, 36605, 36610, 36615, or 36617 are eligible.

UWSWA to Invest More Than $4.3M to Local Programs Over Next Two Years

United Way of Southwest Alabama’s (UWSWA) Board of Trustees recently approved investing more than $2.18M annually in 2016 and 2017 to support local programs and services that address key issues in the areas of health, education, financial stability, and essentials.

This process starts with local non-profit health and human service organizations applying to become United Way Partner Agencies; partners may then apply for program funding.  This process is designed to target and address major health and human service issues facing our region by funding programs that prove they are making a positive impact in our community.

United Way Unleashes Superhero Volunteers

United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) celebrated its twenty-first annual Day of Caring on Friday, April 17. Despite the rain, more than 500 employees from over 30 local companies participated in the region’s largest volunteerism event by spending a work day improving their community. While several outdoor projects were rescheduled for a later date due to inclement weather, many of the projects went on as scheduled. Rain, apparently, is not these superheroes’ kryptonite.

April Volunteer of the Month

We are excited to recognize our April Volunteer of the Month, who was nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama, one of United Way of Southwest Alabama’s newest partners. Congratulations to Royce Ray for being selected as our Volunteer of the Month!

United Way Thanks Community Superheroes For Campaign Increase

In front of an audience of roughly 300 community leaders, volunteers, supporters, and other community partners at United Way of Southwest Alabama’s annual meeting and campaign celebration, Don Keeler, the 2014 Campaign Chairman and Vice Presdient of Human Resources at Austal USA announced that for the third year in a row, United Way of Southwest Alabama’s (UWSWA) campaign achieved an increase.

UWSWA Hires New Director of Resource Advancement, Dee Dee McCarron

We are proud to announce the following change to the United Way of Southwest Alabama staff:

Mobile, Alabama native Dee Dee McCarron is joining the UWSWA staff as the Director of Resource Advancement. McCarron comes to UWSWA after a seven year employment at Austal USA as Manager of State Legislative Affairs, Event, and Protocol.

Austal Charity Golf Tournament Raises $142,122 for United Way

On Friday, March 13, 2015, Austal USA hosted their fourth annual Charity Golf Outing benefiting United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA). Despite the rain, 217 golfers representing 64 companies participated in the event and helped raise $142,122 for UWSWA.

United Way Partners for 2016-2017 Announced

United Way of Southwest Alabama’s (UWSWA) Board of Trustees met on Thursday, February 19, 2015, to approve local agencies for partnership with UWSWA for 2016-2017.

February 11 is National 2-1-1 Day

Today, February 11 (2/11), is National 2-1-1 Day and Alabama Governor Bentley has proclaimed it 2-1-1 Day within the state of Alabama as well!

Free Tax Preparation Now Available

On Saturday, January 31, 2015, United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) and members of South Alabama Free Electronic (SAFE) Filing Coalition kicked-off tax season by providing free tax preparation assistance for qualifying individuals and families.