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National UNCF Walk for Education Birmingham

Members of the community and friends of UNCF are invited to take part in helping Alabama and Mississippi students get the college education they need and deserve to ensure better futures for all Americans. This year’s Walk for Education will include college readiness resource vendors for students and parents, voter registration, and a kids’ zone.

Lace up your walking shoes and join UNCF. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Your participation will make a positive impact on the life of a student seeking higher education. The first 100 people to complete the walk will receive a gift certificate to Papa Johns (accepted at 36 locations).

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Growth Opportunities - Young Adult Reentry Program (YARP)

Helping young adult citizens successfully return to and remain in the community after release from incarceration.

  • Essential Skills Training and Opportunities for Work Experience Training earning up to $15 per hour

  • Career Readiness Training and Certification

  • Housing and Supportive Services

  • Access to Healthcare and Counseling

  • Job Placement and MORE

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Alabama Department of Human Resources - Subsidized Day Care Services

The Office of Child Care Subsidy administers the subsidized child care program funded through the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). The mission of the program is to provide Alabama’s low and moderate-income families with equal access to affordable and quality child care services as they participate in work, educational, or training activities. Currently, the Department administers the program regionally through three (3) Child Care Management Agencies (CMA’s) in nine (9) regions.

Child Care Assistance Application - Alabama

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Road to Recovery®

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program offers cancer patients free transportation to and from their cancer-related treatment. For those who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of getting to treatment, volunteers donate their spare time and the use of their personal vehicle to give cancer patients in their community a much-needed ride. Prospective volunteers may contact Heather Adams or visit www.cancer.org/drive and complete an online volunteer inquiry form. Click here to learn more. 

STAIR Tutor

Despite the uncertainty of this year, you can still make a difference in the life of a Birmingham student by helping him or her read better and dream bigger!

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