2024 United Way of East Central Alabama Annual Report

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2023 Annual Report

people in need received

crisis food assistance.

8,593

people without a place to sleep

were provided with a bed & a hot

meal at the warming station.

172

people were connected with

resources by speaking with a

2-1-1 Resource Specialist.

5,006

tax returns were completed by volunteers at no charge

helping low to moderate income taxpayers save more than

$331,980 in tax preparation fees.

1,509

books were delivered to young

children throughout

East Central Alabama.

40,548

youth were served through afterschool care,

educational services and workforce

development.

604

Our Impact...

Who We Are.....

Calhoun County saw its first united appeals effort in the 1920s when the local Kiwanis Club

and Rotary Club combined their fundraising efforts to help children living in poverty. Their

organized efforts established Calhoun County’s first Community Chest. As time went by and

the fundraising efforts grew, community leaders decided that it was time to grow the

capacity of this annual campaign further. The United Way was established, and in 1955, the

organization was incorporated to officially become United Way of Calhoun County.

In 1994, United Way of Calhoun County expanded its coverage area to serve residents in

Cleburne and Randolph counties and changed its name to United Way of East Central

Alabama. Today, United Way of East Central Alabama remains the largest fundraising effort

in the area, with revenue of over $1 million each year. These efforts allow the organization

to fund and support 24 Community Partners and 8 initiatives across our communities.

Staying true to the vision of that first united appeals effort in the 1920’s, United Way of East

Central Alabama is working every day to advance the common good and positively impact

our communities. We are investing in the Focus Areas of Education, Income & Health

because we believe these are the building blocks for a good quality of life for all. Our entire

community wins when a child succeeds in school and life, when a resident finds gainful

employment to support a family, and when individuals and families are safe and healthy. We

are also investing in services vital to the immediate Basic Needs of the most vulnerable

members of our community. We believe these services will help them achieve stability so

they, too, can begin working on the building blocks of a good life for themselves.

In the end, we are seeking to partner with others and invest in programs that achieve

positive, lasting outcomes and create brighter opportunities for our residents. As we move

forward, we believe that the collective impact of these efforts will translate into better, more

vibrant communities for all of us!

Mission

To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities

to create lasting change.

Vision

United Way envisions a community where all individuals and families

achieve their human potential through education, income stability,

and healthy lives.

Counties We Serve

Calhoun, Cleburne & Randolph Counties

Calhoun

Cleburne

Randolph

2023 Board of Directors

2023 Randolph County

Advisory Board

Breanna Walker

Brooke Bayliss

Dorothy Tidwell

Greg Foster

Jennifer Dendinger

John Jacobs

Mary Ammons

Michael Schulte

Ramona Diamond

Robin Sweatt

Trey Rayfield

Jacki Lowry, Chair • Alabama Power Company

Clay Blackwell, Vice-Chair • Pine Bend Wealth Management

Andy Green, Secretary • Gadsden State Community College

Bethany Lewis, Treasurer • Regions Bank

Marcus Wood, Public Relations Chair • City of Jacksonville

Myles Chamblee, Community Investment Chair • Calhoun EMA

Jonathan Mosley, Immediate Past Chair • Alabama Teacher’s Credit Union

Brooke Bayliss, Randolph County Representative • First Bank of Alabama

Jamie Cash • First Bank of Alabama

Matt Cotney • Alabama Power Company

Ben Davis • Publix

Dr Almena Free • RMC Health System

Tommie Goggans III • The Goggans Group

Jackson Hodges • City of Anniston

Brian Howell • Auto Custom Carpets

Alyson Mims • The Donoho School

Riley Norton • NHC Health Care

Erin Wells • ERA King Real Estate

Matt Whitaker • F&M Bank

2023 Financials

Income

Grant Revenue

Corporate Grants

Foundation Grants

Federal Grants

Local Gov Grants

State Grants

ASECCC Grant

Contributions

Public Support

Sponsorships

Bequests

Program Service Income

In-Kind Donations

Other Income

Expenses

Program Funding

Administrative Expenses

FR Expenses

$ 500.00

$ 51,110.46

$ 207,592.89

$ 67,500.00

$ 189,497.00

$ 300.00

$ 516,500.35

$ 722,887.32

$ 49,000.00

$ 200,000.00

$ 62,002.32

$ 22,858.25

$ 28,333.88

$ 1,601,582.12

$ 1,519,839.39

$ 1,357,721.98

$ 98,108.33

$ 64,009.08

Based on condensed unaudited statements of financial position and activities at December 31, 2023

In 2023......

We Brought Together

to create lasting change in our communities!

donors from

workplace campaigns combined with

grant funders to raise

1,181

123

$1,601,582

When we are United in Purpose...

Every person has access to quality health

care, support for chronic conditions and

connections to their community.

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