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The organization was founded in [[1923]] as the '''Birmingham Community Chest''', benefitting thirty-one agencies and with an initial fund-raising goal of $450,000. The symbol for the campaign was a red feather. For most of its history, Community Chest offices were located in the [[Downtown YWCA]]. | The organization was founded in [[1923]] as the '''Birmingham Community Chest''', benefitting thirty-one agencies and with an initial fund-raising goal of $450,000. The symbol for the campaign was a red feather. For most of its history, Community Chest offices were located in the [[Downtown YWCA]]. | ||
In [[1956]] the name was changed to '''United Appeal'''. The group was invited to expand into [[Shelby County]] in [[1969]] and into [[Walker County]] the following year. | In [[1955]] Community Chest president [[James Mills]] proposed instituting the practice of having business owners offer payroll deductions as a means of making contributions to the annual drive. In [[1956]] the name of the organization was changed to '''United Appeal'''. The group was invited to expand into [[Shelby County]] in [[1969]] and into [[Walker County]] the following year. | ||
In [[1985]] the group was renamed '''United Way-Community Chest of Central Alabama'''. In [[1992]] it was shortened to its present name. United Way of Central Alabama merged with [[Chilton County United Way]] on [[January 1]], [[2021]]. | In [[1985]] the group was renamed '''United Way-Community Chest of Central Alabama'''. In [[1992]] it was shortened to its present name. United Way of Central Alabama merged with [[Chilton County United Way]] on [[January 1]], [[2021]]. | ||
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| [[William Hulsey]] | |||
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| align="right" | $1,201,779.65 | |||
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| 1955 | |||
| [[William Hulsey]] | |||
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| align="right" | $1,308,998.17 | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* "Payroll deductions held Chest solution." (September 28, 1955) {{BN}}, p. 31 | |||
* "United Way of Central Alabama." (January 2007) Birmingham Then & Now Special Promotion, ''Birmingham Magazine'' Vol. 47, No. 1, p. 127 | * "United Way of Central Alabama." (January 2007) Birmingham Then & Now Special Promotion, ''Birmingham Magazine'' Vol. 47, No. 1, p. 127 | ||
* Faulk, Kent (December 10, 2009) "United Way of Central Alabama makes goal." {{BN}} | * Faulk, Kent (December 10, 2009) "United Way of Central Alabama makes goal." {{BN}} |
Revision as of 11:02, 27 February 2021
The United Way of Central Alabama is a non-profit organization which coordinates fund raising and community charity work throughout central Alabama. Its offices are located at 3600 8th Avenue South.
The organization was founded in 1923 as the Birmingham Community Chest, benefitting thirty-one agencies and with an initial fund-raising goal of $450,000. The symbol for the campaign was a red feather. For most of its history, Community Chest offices were located in the Downtown YWCA.
In 1955 Community Chest president James Mills proposed instituting the practice of having business owners offer payroll deductions as a means of making contributions to the annual drive. In 1956 the name of the organization was changed to United Appeal. The group was invited to expand into Shelby County in 1969 and into Walker County the following year.
In 1985 the group was renamed United Way-Community Chest of Central Alabama. In 1992 it was shortened to its present name. United Way of Central Alabama merged with Chilton County United Way on January 1, 2021.
Fund raising
United Way of Central Alabama holds a major annual fund-raiser which now supports 80 health and human service programs across the area. Typically each year's fund-raising goal is raised beyond the previous year's collections.
Year | Chair | Goal | Pledge |
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1955 | William Hulsey | $1,201,779.65 | |
1955 | William Hulsey | $1,308,998.17 | |
1958 | Henry Goodrich | $1,899,900 | |
1975 | Houston Blount | ||
1984 | Willie Warren | ||
1977 | William Rushton III | ||
2004 | $32,000,000 | $32,800,000 | |
2005 | $33,500,000 | $34,100,000 | |
2006 | $34,400,000 | $34,800,000 | |
2007 | $36,200,000 | $36,600,000 | |
2008 | $37,250,000 | $37,260,000 | |
2009 | $37,260,000 | $37,270,000 | |
2010 | |||
2011 | |||
2012 | |||
2013 | $37,900,000 | $37,903,729 | |
2014 | $38,250,000 | $38,255,109 | |
2015 | Nancy Goedecke | $38,755,000 | $38,801,031 |
2016 | Rich Bielen | $39,000,000 | $39,000,612 |
2017 | John Owen | $38,000,000 | $38,000,214 |
2018 | Kennon Walthall | $38,000,000 | $38,000,000 |
2019 | Jeff Stone | $36,500,000 | $36,825,000 |
2020 | Greg King | $34,500,000 | $36,000,000 |
External link
- United Way of Central Alabama website
References
- "Payroll deductions held Chest solution." (September 28, 1955) The Birmingham News, p. 31
- "United Way of Central Alabama." (January 2007) Birmingham Then & Now Special Promotion, Birmingham Magazine Vol. 47, No. 1, p. 127
- Faulk, Kent (December 10, 2009) "United Way of Central Alabama makes goal." The Birmingham News
- Rebman, Stephanie (November 18, 2020) "Two Alabama United Ways join forces, launch regional nonprofit." Birmingham Business Journal