United Way Annual Mardi Gras Social
2026-02-10 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | United Way of Southwest Alabama, 218 St. Francis Street, Mobile, Alabama, 36602
Join United Way of Southwest Alabama for a festive Mardi Gras Social in the heart of downtown Mobile. This family-friendly event includes food from Taco Mama Midtown, traditional King Cakes from Pollman Bake Shop, and a special tasting experience hosted by Gulf Distributing featuring selections from the Boston Beer Company.
Enjoy the company of fellow community supporters, grab a bite, sample refreshing beverages, and celebrate the season in a relaxed setting. After the event, head just one block over to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Order of LaShe’s parade.
Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP to https://UWMardiGrasSocial.eventbrite.com

Thank you to our sponsor: Gulf Distributing Company, Boston Beer Company, Pollman’s Bake Shop, & Taco Mama

Read Across America Week
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06 | Alabama
United Way will celebrate Read Across America Week by bringing the joy of reading directly into local classrooms and promoting early literacy opportunities for families across the community. Throughout the week, United Way staff, community leaders, and special guest readers will visit several Mobile County Public Schools 4K classrooms to read with students and encourage a lifelong love of books.

United Way of Southwest Alabama's Birthday!
2026-03-22 | United Way of Southwest Alabama, 218 St. Francis Street, Mobile, Alabama, 36602

100 Days of Caring 2026
2026-05-01 | Alabama
United Way of Southwest Alabama’s 32nd Annual Day of Caring celebrates 100 years of community impact with a month-long focus on service during Volunteer Appreciation Month. Throughout April, volunteer teams will complete hands-on projects supporting local nonprofit partner agencies, culminating in a community-wide Day of Caring on May 1. Projects include painting, landscaping, organizing donations, facility improvements, and collection drives for agency wish lists. Businesses, organizations, and community groups are invited to participate and help build stronger communities across Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington counties.
Thank you to our 100 Days of Caring Sponsor – BASF
Click here to register your team.
For more information, contact Lindsay Lum at llum@uwswa.org or 251.433.3624.

Washington County Golf Tournament
2026-06-06 07:00 - 15:00 | The Pines of Chatom, 16461 St Stephens Ave, Chatom, AL, 36518, United States
The United Way of Southwest Alabama is thrilled to invite golfers and supporters to hit the links at The Pines of Chatom on June 6, 2026, for the 5th Annual Washington County Golf Tournament. This exciting event promises a day of competitive play, camaraderie, and community impact, with proceeds directly benefiting United Way and our partner agencies serving Washington County.
Golfers will take on the course in a three-person scramble format, ensuring that every swing counts and every player has the chance to contribute to their team’s score. The tournament will kick off with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m., following team registration at 7:00 a.m. After players complete their rounds, they can relax and unwind at the celebratory19th Hole Party, where stories from the day’s best shots (and maybe a few mulligans) are sure to be shared.
Registration fees are #100 per player. Carts are available but must be reserved in advance. There will be none available on the day of the tournament. Players my bring and use their own carts.
To register, click here to download a registration form or visit https://UWGolf-WashingtonCounty.eventbrite.com
Sponsorships are available. Click here to download a sponsorship form.
Contact Sierra Skipper at 251.400.7770 or sskipper@uwswa.org.

Georgia-Pacific & Williams Charity Golf Tournament
2026-06-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Choctaw County Country Club, 495 Country Club Drive, Butler, AL, 36904, United States
Proceeds to benefit United Way of Southwest Alabama programs and partner agencies serving Choctaw County.

Emerging Leaders Pickleball Tournament
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Pickle Rage, 314 South University Blvd., Mobile, Alabama, 36609
Join United Way of Southwest Alabama Emerging Leaders for a fun and energetic Pickleball Tournament at PickleRage in Mobile on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Teams of 2 players will compete in an open beginner bracket for any team makeup, along with intermediate divisions for women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. The event includes lunch, door prizes, a speed ball challenge, and split the pot, all while supporting United Way’s mission across Southwest Alabama. Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. and play starts at 9:00 a.m.
Thank you sponsors – Roberts Brothers, Urology Associates, Community Bank, Total Mobility Physical Therapy, Wells Fargo Advisors – Hunt Griffith, and Trustmark Bank.
Team registration and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Lauren Luckie-Merz at lluckie@uwswa.org for more information.

United Way Clay Shoot
2026-10-02 | Soggy Bottom Lodge, 18618 Highway 43, Linden, Alabama, 36750
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