United Way of Central Alabama

Mission

To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and to improve their community.

Values: Put people first. Serve the community. Do the right thing. Be collaborative.

United Way of Central Alabama builds a great community and advances the common good by bringing people together to help others. By pooling our resources and working together, we pave the way for real, tangible change in health, education and financial stability. There’s power in numbers, which means we accomplish much more when we come together as a whole. Our way — the United Way — is more powerful than any one entity or individual alone. By partnering with us through volunteering or donating, you’re a part of something bigger than yourself, fulfilling your own life and the lives of others. If you’re in need of assistance, United Way can connect you with an organization that can help meet your specific needs. By letting us help, you’re joining a community that cares and forming meaningful relationships in the process.

When you give to United Way, you make a difference by helping bring about lasting change that improves people’s lives. Join the fight for our community. Together, we can Live United. Donors can make a pledge payment, offer a memorial gift in memory of a loved one, transfer stock securities, or make an endowment gift.

One of the best ways to invest in your community, make it a stronger, healthier place to live, and create meaningful change is by volunteering. We connect you with volunteer opportunities, events and campaigns that allow you to make an impact. We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities throughout the year that span different impact areas. Check out our available volunteer opportunities and start making a difference today. We are stronger together.

Highlights

LEADERSHIP: Drew Langloh, President & CEO of UWCA

Marvell “Chip” Bivins, Jr., CPA, Chief Audit and Compliance Officer, University of Alabama System and 2023-25 UWCA Board Chair

Dow Briggs, M.D., Executive Vice President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 2023 UWCA Campaign Chair.

Positive Maturity enhances the lives of older adults through social services and civic engagement.

Mission Statement Highlights

Positive Maturity has five programs designed specifically for adults 55 and older. For more information, visit www.positivematurity.org.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? RSVP, the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program need volunteers in Blount, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker counties. Anyone 55+ is eligible to participate in these meaningful opportunities. Call Positive Maturity at 205-803-3211 or visit www.postiivematurity.org.

Positive Maturity will be celebrating their ninth annual Top 50 Over 50® on July 27, 2023, at The Club in Birmingham. To find out more, visit www.top50over50.com.

Since 1972, Positive Maturity has been a part of central Alabama’s aging community, keeping adults 55 and older active and engaged in their communities, independent in their homes, and connected to resources that assist them financially.

Positive Maturity provides older adults with three volunteer programs through AmeriCorps Senior Corps programs: RSVP, the Senior Companion Program and Foster Grandparent Program. RSVP provides an array of meaningful volunteer opportunities that serve community needs. For lower income adults over 55, there are two stipend programs available. As a Senior Companion, volunteers assist other seniors who live at home, may be frail and need daily assistance to remain at home independently. A Foster Grandparent helps children who are at risk educationally by mentoring and tutoring them while they attend school or daycare. Eligible volunteers earn $4.00 an hour, mileage compensation and meal reimbursement on volunteer days.

The Shepherd Center at Don Hawkins provides a variety of activities for adults 50 and older and houses an Information and Referral program. From line dancing, chair and floor exercises to quilting, arts and crafts and more, the center is free to join. For those age 60 and older who qualify for meal eligibility, free lunches are provided Monday through Friday. If needed, transportation is provided at no charge from ClasTran.

All donations are used to support our programs and provide resources to Central Alabama’s aging community.