United for West Alabama.
United Way of West Alabama develops partnerships to strengthen education, healthy communities, financial stability and disaster and recovery efforts.
Help Us Reach Our Goal
This year, we're aiming higher than ever. With a goal of $5,000,000, your gift to the 2026 United Way of West Alabama Campaign will go farther — reaching more families, more neighbors, and more communities across West Alabama.
80 Years of Community Champions
Since 1946, West Alabama's most committed community leaders have stepped up to chair our annual campaign — rallying their neighbors, their workplaces, and their networks to Live United. This year we celebrate 80 years of that legacy.
How You Can Make an Impact
Whether you want to give personally or rally your workplace, we've got you covered.
I Want to Give
Your gift stays local and funds life-changing programs across education, health, and financial stability.
- Make a one-time or recurring gift online
- Download a pledge form for payroll deduction
- Explore Leadership Giving levels
- Learn about the Donor Rewards Card
Run a Campaign
Thinking of running your own workplace campaign?
- Contact the campaign team to plan your campaign strategy, kickoff, and speaker support.
- Check out the full resource kit for downloadable campaign materials, forms, posters, and more.
Recognition Levels
Join our leadership donors making an outsized impact in West Alabama.
Donor Rewards Card
Give just $52* a year — $1 a week — and receive your card packed with local discounts & perks.
When you give to the United Way of West Alabama campaign, you unlock your Donor Rewards Card — 4 plastic cards packed with exclusive discounts and perks at local businesses across West Alabama. Swipe through the cards above to preview every offer.
- Discounts at restaurants, retailers, and service businesses in West Alabama
- 4 full plastic cards — easy to carry in your wallet and use every day
- Your giving stays local — 100% invested in education, health & financial stability
*Rewards Card issued to qualifying donors giving $52+ annually. Offers vary by participating business. Card valid for current campaign year. Gift of At Least $52 — Some companies require different giving levels to qualify for UWWA's Donor Rewards Card. Please check with your company's United Way Employee Campaign Champion to confirm your Company's DRC participation level.
Resources for Your Workplace
Download, customize, and share these materials to power your workplace campaign.
Bring a United Way representative to your workplace! Fill out the form below to schedule a speaker and/or agency tour for your team.
PDFCampaign Brochure
Our tri-fold brochure with impact stories, partner agencies, and giving information.
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PDFCampaign Posters
Eye-catching posters highlighting our 9-county reach and community impact.
PDFPartner Agency Poster
Share this poster to spotlight the partner agencies your gift supports across the region.
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PDFCampaign Thermometer
Track your workplace campaign progress with our printable goal thermometer.
DownloadRewardsDonor Rewards Card
Local discounts and perks for donors giving just $52/year — share with your team to boost participation.
VideoDigital Signs & Video
Screen-ready video and graphics for lobby displays, monitors, and digital signage.
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Recognizing the workplaces and organizations making a big impact across West Alabama.
How We Live United!
See the stories behind your impact. Our 2026 campaign video showcases the real people and programs your gifts support across West Alabama.
Meet the Team
We're here to help make your campaign a success. Reach us anytime at campaign@uwwa.org.
Monique Scott
Laura Green
Lauren Robertson
2027 Donor Rewards Card
An incredible 96 offers — the most in the nation! Give to the 2027 campaign and unlock even more local perks across West Alabama.
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29th President, The University of Alabama (2015–2025)
Dr. Stuart R. Bell is an American academic leader and mechanical engineer who served as the 29th president of The University of Alabama from 2015 to 2025. With more than three decades in higher education, he is widely recognized for advancing research, academic excellence, and student success at major public universities.
Originally from Abilene, Texas, Dr. Bell earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering and both master's and doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He began his career as an engineer with Mobil Research and Development before joining The University of Alabama's College of Engineering in 1986 as a faculty member. His research has focused on combustion engines, alternative fuels, and advanced vehicle technologies.
Throughout his career, Dr. Bell has held numerous leadership roles in higher education, including dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas and executive vice president and provost at Louisiana State University. He returned to Tuscaloosa in 2015 to lead The University of Alabama, guiding the institution through a period of record enrollment growth, expanded research activity, and significant campus development.
In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Bell has been deeply engaged in community service across West Alabama. He will serve as the Campaign Chair for the 2026 United Way of West Alabama campaign, helping lead fundraising and community engagement efforts that support programs focused on education, health, and financial stability throughout the region. United Way of West Alabama partners with dozens of agencies to strengthen communities across nine counties.
We are honored to have Dr. Bell lead our 2026 United Way of West Alabama campaign.