Tag: United Way of Cullman County
United Way cuts ribbon on new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - It has already been a week full of excitement for the United Way of Cullman County. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, UWCC...
‘The smallest acts of kindness can ignite meaningful and lasting change’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sept. 10, volunteers from all walks of life participated in the United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring....
United Way Day of Caring coming Sept. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10. The day brings volunteers...
‘Stuff the Bus’ brings in more than 21K school supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently completed its seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Residents were invited to...
United Way of Cullman County announces relocation
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Executive Director Stephanie Childers, at the organization’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 30, at Loft...
United Way book drive brings in 300+ books
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) expanded its community outreach this month with its second annual book drive. Running from May...
United Way seeking volunteers for Allocation Committee
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) supports 19 nonprofit partner agencies. It is currently seeking volunteers for its Allocation Committee.
Executive...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil brings in more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held one of its annual fundraisers on Friday, March 15, at Goat Island Brewing....
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil coming March 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil will take place Friday, March 15, from 5-7 p.m. at...
United Way hosting 2nd annual ‘Spread the Love’ communitywide food drive,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With dwindling stocks at local food banks, the United Way of Cullman County has stepped in for its second annual “Spread...
United Way hosts largest Business Alliance Breakfast to date
CULLMAN, Ala. – The scene was buzzing on Thursday morning at East Side Baptist Church as people poured into the fellowship hall for the...
United Way hosting Business Alliance Breakfast Jan. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is set to host its annual Business Alliance Breakfast at East Side Baptist Church on...
Volunteer spotlight: Waid Harbison
When Waid Harbison took the position as executive director of the United Way of Cullman County, he had one goal: to give back and...
Designer Bag Bingo brings in more than $30K for United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – Laughter hung in the air as hundreds of women filled into The Venue at Cotton Creek on Thursday evening, Nov. 9,...
United Way names Stephanie Childers executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its largest fundraiser of the year, Designer Bag Bingo, on Thursday evening, Nov. 9, 2023, the United Way of Cullman...
Designer Bag Bingo set for Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is gearing up to host its annual Designer Bag Bingo event, this year with...
Harbison stepping down from United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Waid Harbison on Thursday, Sept. 14, announced his resignation, effective November 2023. Harbison was...
6th annual Stuff the Bus campaign comes to a close
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) sixth annual Stuff the Bus campaign, which collected donations of school supplies for area...
United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ happening now through July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is hosting its sixth annual school supply drive, Stuff the Bus, now through July 28....
‘We are glad to be able to help promote these health...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Food trucks, live music and dozens of tents packed with representatives from local nonprofits set the scene at the United Way...
‘It was legit Louisiana flavor!’: United Way hosts annual crawfish boil...
CULLMAN, Ala. –The sun was warm and bright and the crawfish deliciously fresh and spicy at Goat Island Brewing Friday afternoon, March 24. The...
United Way Crawfish Boil returns March 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a three-year hiatus the United Way of Cullman County Crawfish Boil will be held Friday, March 24, from 5-7 p.m....
‘Spread the Love’ with the United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County encourages residents to “Spread the Love” to their neighbors and friends by donating to its...
United Way to host communitywide food drive Feb. 6-11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host a communitywide food drive to benefit all food banks, pantries and feeding ministries...
Hanceville food drive coming Feb. 6-11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Deborah Stam recently announced the success of the Hope Food Pantry, located in Hanceville on Bangor Street behind the library and...
United Way Designer Bag Bingo hosts 500-plus players
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s third annual Designer Bag Bingo event took place Tuesday at Loft 212. The event is...
United Way Designer Bag Bingo coming Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is gearing up for its next event, Designer Bag Bingo, to be held Tuesday, Nov....
‘There is a huge need right here in our own backyard’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Executive Director Waid Harbison and his team at United Way of Cullman County hosted the nonprofit’s annual meeting Thursday. The event...
United Way Day of Caring deemed success
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite a smaller group of volunteers than usual, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Day of Caring was declared a success...
United Way Day of Caring Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Monday, Sept. 12. Day of Caring is an...
United Way Stuff the Bus campaign deemed record-breaking success
CULLMAN, Ala. - With over 24,000 school supplies donated and $250 donated to both the city and county school systems, the United Way of...
Country superstars, local nonprofits partner to benefit community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning saw The Link of Cullman County, Greater Good Music and the United Way of Cullman County team up to...
Magnificent artwork and superior hospitality
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leldon Maxcy opened the doors of his specialty gift shop to local art aficionados Friday night and introduced several artists who...
United Way of Cullman County announces gas card program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently launched a referral-based gas card program to help residents who need assistance get the...
Leldon’s presents 2nd annual Art in the Warehouse District next Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local artisan shop Leldon's will host the second annual Art in the Warehouse District showcase Friday, July 22 from 4-8 p.m.
Artists...
United Way Stuff the Bus campaign July 15-22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host its fifth annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive from Friday, July 15...
United Way of Cullman County announces annual Stuff the Bus campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County will be hosting their 5th annual school supply drive, Stuff the Bus, July 15-22. School...
United Way of Cullman County announces new executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is pleased to announce their new executive director. The United Way Board of Cullman County has...
United Way of Cullman County sending reminder that National 211 Day...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday, Feb. 11 is National 211 Day, a day set aside to celebrate the 211 Call Center, which serves people in...
United Way looking for community assistance in annual fund distribution process
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County would like to invite members of the community to participate in the upcoming fund distribution process. ...
Community volunteers out in force for United Way of Cullman County’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 United Way of Cullman County “Day of Caring” saw neighbors helping neighbors throughout the community Friday. Individuals and groups...
United Way of Cullman preparing for annual ‘Day of Caring’ event...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman is gearing up for its Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 10. The annual Day of Caring...
United Way of Cullman County announces Designer Bag Bingo
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s Women United Board announced that it will host the 2nd Annual Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser in...
Stuff The Bus campaign begins July 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 4th annual Stuff the Bus campaign is kicking off this weekend! This yearly event is organized by United Way of...
United Way of Cullman County to host 4th annual “Stuff the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is partnering with Cullman County and City public schools to collect school supplies during its 4th...
‘We need the community’s help’
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced on Wednesday that it is facing a serious shortfall in its annual funding campaign...
United Way of Cullman County holds strong through 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is the kind of organization created for moments like 2020 has turned out to be. As...
Cullman City Schools’ ‘Hat Day’ fundraiser raises $1,179 for United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sporting everything from cowboy hats to baseball caps, hundreds of students across the city of Cullman recently got a chance to...
A day of caring
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way Day of Caring took place Tuesday, and although it was a little leaner than normal due to COVID-19, teams...
United Way Day of Caring today
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way Day of Caring is today, Tuesday, Sept. 15. The event will kick off at 7:30 a.m., with teams of...
United Way of Cullman County Day of Caring Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Thursday that it will host a modified version of its annual Day of Caring...
School Tools
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Monday the launch of a new program to support elementary schools and students with...
United Way Stuff the Bus school supply drive underway
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) kicked off its fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive Friday, encouraging shoppers headed...
United Way preparing for 2nd round of COVID-19 Community Relief Fund...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held its virtual 2019-20 campaign celebration Wednesday, The Tribune got to sit down with...
United Way of Cullman County celebrates 2019-20 campaign with online party
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday went online for a virtual celebration of its 2019-20 campaign. After a livestream...
Bringing out the Best: United Way supports local causes with COVID-19...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With increased numbers of people out of work during the COVID-19 shutdown, organizations that work to meet the basic needs of...
United Way of Cullman County announces COVID-19 grant opportunities
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced Tuesday it has committed $5,000 from emergency resources to launch the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Through...
Publix associates pledge more than $52K to United Way of Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced this week that Cullman Publix associates exceeded expectations in their 2019 United Way Campaign with...
Wal-Mart Distribution Center donates $5,500 to United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday afternoon received a hefty donation of $5,500 from Cullman’s Wal-Mart Distribution Center.
“We’re...
End of year reports: United Way celebrates 40 years with more...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) has had a successful 2019. Like many organizations, it operates on a fiscal year instead...
United Way of Cullman County seeking community input on funding partner...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is inviting members of the community to participate in its upcoming fund distribution process. This...
Bountiful bags!
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 450 women came out last week from the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Women United Designer Bag Bingo...
Designer Bag Bingo raises $15K for United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Loft 212 was full of hopeful ladies Tuesday night for the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Women United Designer Bag...
Designer Bag Bingo coming up Nov. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Only a handful of tickets remain for the upcoming United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Women United Designer Bag Bingo event...
Merrill joins United Way for ‘Seeing is Believing’ tour in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) leaders and volunteers on Monday morning led Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill and local...
Jacobs proclaims Day of Caring in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 a Day of Caring in Cullman. On hand to...
United Way Day of Caring set for Sept. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host its 2019 Day of Caring Wednesday, Sept. 11. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs will...
Attention nonprofits: United Way seeking applicants for funding
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) this week announced that applications are now available for nonprofit entities seeking funding. The...
United Way Stuff the Bus drive brings in more than 14,000...
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) Stuff the Bus school supply drive ended recently, with a total that Public Relations Manager...
United Way preparing for annual back-to-school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success last year, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) has announced its second annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive...
United Way honors the late Tim Collins at annual meeting
Updated 5-23-19 6:29 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. -The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) celebrated 40 years in Cullman at its annual meeting Wednesday at Loft...
United Way of Cullman County celebrates 40 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
“On May 23, 1979 a group of...
Letter carriers collect 10K pounds of food in annual food drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place this past Saturday, with carriers in Cullman County picking...
United Way Crawfish Boil sees record-breaking crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - The crawfish were fresh and the weather was perfect for the United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) Crawfish Boil Saturday at...
Publix installs lending library at United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Publix Manager Brad Boshell and members of his crew on Tuesday celebrated Publix Serves Day, first grilling out at the...
Cullman Publix raises $43K for United Way of Cullman County
Left to right are Cullman Publix Store Manager Brad Boshell, Assistant Manager Adam Call, Assistant Customer Service Manager Jay Kappelman and United Way of...
United Way of Cullman County establishes Lee County Tornado Relief Fund
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Monday announced it has established a relief fund to help with the recovery...
Community with Carol: Becky Goff with United Way of Cullman County,...
Carol Berry, left, and Becky Goff, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
I did not have a new guest this week on Community with...
Community with Carol: Becky Goff with United Way of Cullman County
Becky Goff, left, and Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
Becky Goff has been the executive director of the United Way of...
United Way launches ‘Women United’ network
Attendees at the Women United kick-off learn dance moves at Loft 212 Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The United Way of...
United Way’s ‘Women United’ event this Thursday
CULLMAN - “Dust off your cowboy hats and pull on your dancin’ boots” is what The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is asking...
Danford departing United Way; Goff named new executive director
Sammie Danford, left, and Becky Goff, right (United Way of Cullman County)
CULLMAN - On Friday, the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced the...
Bus tour spotlights United Way agencies’ role in our community
Sarea, a student of HOPE Horses, Inc., rides Prince, a 24-year-old quarter horse, during her session on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
United Way offering tour of partner programs Aug. 15-16
CULLMAN - On Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 15-16, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host a free tour of its community partners, open...
United Way set to ‘stuff the bus’ with school supplies
Homeschooled students were invited to help decorate the donation boxes on Friday. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - With school starting back, the cost...
United Way announces annual campaign totals, gives service awards
With Roy Drinkard out of town on business, his great grandson Julius Boggus accepted the Community Service Award from Chairperson Deborah "Pepper" Hoover on...
United Way Young Professionals raise funds with crawfish boil at Goat...
Freddie Day catering boiled up 500 lbs. of crawfish picked up fresh on the Gulf Coast by YP volunteers Saturday morning. (W.C. Mann for...
Publix delivers $24K check to United Way of Cullman County
L-R: Publix District Manager Vincent Mingione, Assistant Store Manager Brad Boshell, United Way of Cullman County Board Chairman Steve Moore, United Way of Cullman County...
Cullman United Way offers windshield repair vouchers to residents affected by...
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, the United Way of Cullman County announced it will be offering vouchers to assist residents who need help repairing windshields...
United Way establishes relief fund for Cullman area residents affected by...
Update 3-21-18 at 11:10 a.m. We have just spoken to the United Way of Cullman County. As we reported, they do have a fund....
United Way of Cullman County celebrates ‘Publix Appreciation Day’ after $57K...
United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Sammie Danford, Publix Manager Eric McCord and United Way of Cullman County Assistant Director Becky Goff /...
All in the family: WWII and Korean War veteran’s car goes...
CULLMAN - After the passing of local WWII and Korean War veteran Robert F. Palfrey, Sr., his family decided to do a little good...
United Way launches Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to help Houston-area residents
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County has established a relief fund for the Houston area and those affected by the devastating and...
Depot Day a way for United Way to get the word...
The inflatable water slide was a huge hit with the kids at Saturday's Depot Day at Depot Park. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday...
United Way Depot Day slated for Aug. 19
Characters at last year’s Depot Day. / United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s that time of year. Schools are back in session, football...
United Way funding applications available July 7
United Way of Cullman County: Funding applications for April 2018 – March 2019 will be available beginning Friday, July 7. The deadline to return...
Crowds come out for crawfish
CULLMAN - It was all-you-can-eat crawfish at Goat Island Brewing over the weekend, when the United Way of Cullman County’s Young Professionals Board held...
United Way calls on Cullman to fill Santa’s sleigh for area’s...
CULLMAN - During the holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas, most of us at some point find ourselves in a state of saturation: too...
United Way allocation applications available this week
CULLMAN - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) this week announced that nonprofit (501(c)(3)) allocation applications will be available for the 2017-2018 (April-March)...
