Agency Guidelines

The Board of Directors of the United Way of West Alabama has established basic guidelines for admission as a United Way supported agency.

Each agency must:

1. Be an incorporated 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization to the IRS,
2. Have financial records and procedures of the agency audited annually by an independent public accountant,
3. Be governed by a board of local volunteers, and
4. Publish an annual report containing audited, year end financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Click here to download the 2008 Calendar of Events for Agencies

Alabama Head Injury Foundation
3100 Lorna Road, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 823-3818
www.ahif.org

Serves those disabled by brain or spinal cord injuries through financial assistance, respite care, camps and support groups.

American Red Cross
1100 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 758-3608
www.redcross.org

Disaster relief, services to military, CPR/First Aid/Safety Classes

The ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens)
1330 University Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 556-4900
www.dbtech.net/arc

Job skills training and placement for adults age 21 and older

Big Brothers Big Sisters
2720 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-5734
www.bbbswestal.org

Screened volunteers provide one-on-one friendship to at-risk children

Boy Scouts Post Office Drawer 3088, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 554-1680
www.blackwarriorcouncil.com

Citizenship, fitness and leadership opportunities for young men

Boys & Girls Club of West Alabama
2201 Positive Place, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-3879
www.bgcwestal.com

Education, recreation, and leadership programs for children and youth

Caring Days
1110 6th Ave East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 752-6840
www.caringdays.org

Day care for adults with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other forms of dementia.

Child Abuse Prevention Services
618 14th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-1159
www.capstuscaloosa.org

Addresses prevention and self-help for persons who have or fear they may abuse their children

Easter Seals West Alabama
1110 6th Ave East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-1211
www.eastersealswestal.org

Provides assistance to children and adults with physical handicaps

Family Counseling Services
2020 Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 752-2504
www.counselingservice.org

Counseling for individuals and families

FOCUS on Senior Citizens
1920 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-3393
www.focustuscaloosa.org

Programs and services for senior citizens

Girl Scouts
4201 Rice Mine Road Northeast, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-5421
www.girlscoutstombigbee.org

Educational and recreational programs for girls

Good Samaritan Clinic
Post Office Box 21285, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
(205) 343-2212

Provides primary health care to the uninsured with incomes at or below 185% federal poverty guidelines

Hospice of Fayette Medical Center
Post Office Drawer 878, Fayette, AL 35555
(205) 932-5961

Cares for the terminally ill and their families

Hospice of West Alabama
3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-5040
(205) 523-0101
www.hospiceofwestalabama.org

Professional health care support for the terminally ill either inpatient or at home care

211/Information and Referral Services
Post Office Box 2291, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
211 or (866) 869-4921 or (205) 345-6640
http://uwwa.org/211.php

Linking those needing help or information with those who can provide it

Mental Health Association
Post Office Box 1731, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 752-2689
www.mhatusc.org

Educates on prevention of mental illness and improved care for the mentally ill

Phoenix House
700 35th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-3867
www.phoenixhousetuscaloosa.com

Halfway house for drug and alcohol dependent men and women

Salvation Army
2902 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 758-2804
www.salvationarmytuscaloosa.org

Emergency food and lodging for those with nowhere to turn

Success by Six
Post Office Box 2291, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 345-6640
http://www.unitedway.org/sb6/

Prepares at-risk 4 year olds for kindergarten

Temporary Emergency Services
1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-5535
www.temporaryemergencyservice.org

Help to those in need, including food, clothing and emergency medicine

Turning Point
Post Office Box 1165, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 758-0808
www.turningpointservices.org

Safe shelter and counseling for abuse victims and their children

Tuscaloosa's One Place
Post Office Box 40764, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 462-1000
www.etfrc.org

Providing support services to families and help develop skills and resources to improve the family's quality of life.

United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama
1100 UCP Parkway, Northport, AL 35476
(205) 345-3031
www.ucpwa.org

Services to persons with cerebral palsy and their families

West Alabama AIDS Outreach
Post Office Box 2947, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 759-8470
www.waao.info

HIV/AIDS education and services to those living with HIV/AIDS

YMCA
Barnes Branch: 2939 18th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-4284
http://www.ymca.net/yprofile/?assn=0144

Central Branch: 2405 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 345-9622
www.ymcatusc.org

Youth, adult, and family athletics; community education and clubs