United Way of Northwest Alabama
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WAYS TO GIVE
ONLINE
United Way makes it simple. You can make your donation right now with a credit card on our secure site. Make an online donation now.
PHONE
Simply call (256) 764-5892 to make your contribution.
Simply mail your check to:
United Way of Northwest Alabama
300 Industry Street
Florence, AL 35630
DESIGNATE THROUGH CFC (for federal employees only)
use number 87203
DESIGNATE THROUGH THE STATE CAMPAIGN (for state employees only)
use number 010001
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
Memorial and honorarium gifts provide the opportunity to pay tribute to loved ones and friends, as well as make an investment in our future. We will gratefully acknowledge your gift with a card to the family or individual you wish to remember or honor.
STOCK
You can realize enhanced tax savings by making your gift to United Way with appreciated securities. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds can also be donated to charity and provide tax savings. When donating securities, it is important to keep in mind whether they have increased or decreased in value over time.
If the value of the securities has increased, consider
donating them directly to the organization rather than selling them and
donating the cash. Securities that you have owned for more than a year
can be tax deductible at their full fair market value, not at the
original cost. In addition, this also allows you to bypass capital
gains taxes that you would owe if you sold the securities. Donations of
securities are deductible in amounts up to 30% of AGI*.
However, if the value of your securities has decreased over time, you
may want to sell them and then donate all or part of the proceeds. You
will receive the tax deduction for the amount of the charitable gift as
well as creating a loss that you may also be able to claim.
If your securities are held at a brokerage firm:
Contact your broker in writing and request a transfer of securities to
the United Way account. United Way has accounts at most of the
brokerage houses in our area.
Notify United Way of Northwest Alabama of this transfer by calling (256) 764-5892 or by e-mail. Notify your company's campaign director so your gift can be included in your company's campaign results.
If you hold the securities:
Assign your stock certificate to United Way of Northwest Alabama and be
sure your signature is guaranteed. Stock certificate should be
hand-delivered or sent by certified mail to:
United Way of Northwest Alabama
300 Industry Street
Florence, AL 35630
Send a letter stating that this is a gift to United Way,
separate from the certificate. Notify your company's campaign
coordinator so your gift can be included in your company's campaign
results.
NOTE: You should consult your professional, financial, or legal advisor for tax advice.
Give Now
Why wait to give to United Way of Northwest Alabama? Helping your community has never been easier!
Our Goals to Giving
For an individual, it would be nearly impossible to research the needs of the community, review a non-profit organization's financial data, take a tour of the facility, and interview the executive director and board of directors to find out how your gift is being used every time you wanted to give money to help someone. But for United Way, this is how we do business. At United Way, local volunteers take care to invest your donation well. United Way of Northwest Alabama doesn’t just “give” your money away, we use facts to make decisions about investing donor funds in community programs only after spending a great deal of time researching each program, visiting the organization, meeting with staff members, and carefully reviewing the program’s financial data. As a contributor, you can be assured that the programs funded by United Way of Northwest Alabama are being held to high standards of program and financial accountability, and that these programs are working diligently to improve lives advance the common good of our community.
Our Commitment
WE CARE
Our staff and volunteers live and work in this community. We face the
same fears and celebrate the same successes as each of you. We put our
hearts and hands into making this community a better place in which to
live.
WE ARE TRUSTWORTHY
We adhere to stringent standards of accounting and financial reporting
and set high standards of conduct.
WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE
Volunteers review budgets and interview agencies to make sure that your
contributions are spent on what really matters - impacting community
needs to improve lives.
WE ARE LOCAL
We focus our resources and services on the needs of people who live and
work in Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale Counties. More than 99 cents
of every dollar raised here stays here.
Three Things You Can Do
1. GIVE: The workplace campaign is the easiest and one of the most powerful ways to invest in your community. You can also make an individual contribution at any time. For more information, including planned giving options, please contact our office at 764-5892 or email bhaddock@uwshoals.org.
2. ADVOCATE: You can make change happen with your voice. Get informed.
Tell your friends. Write a letter to the editor. United Way needs
people who are passionate about education, financial stability and
health issues to make some noise. To learn more about the Live United
Movement, visit www.liveunited.org.
3. VOLUNTEER: United Way of Northwest Alabama has numerous volunteer
opportunities available within our organization, as well as within our
partner agencies. Whether you’re a young adult, a busy professional, or
a senior citizen, we can find just the right fit for you!
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