United Way of Madison County announces three year partnership to address community needs

The United Way of Madison County continues its 79-year mission of giving back to the local community with the announcement that it has selected 27 nonprofit partner agencies to work with United Way over the next three years. Each of these organizations will receive grant funding and work closely with United Way to address targeted community needs. 

“We’ve proven ourselves over the years, but we still have a lot to accomplish. As long as there’s children out there that are hungry, children out there who need education, young people who are trying to figure out what direction they want to go in the workforce, when we have people with mental health issues, there’s still more to accomplish,” United Way of Madison County President/CEO Daniel Kasambira said. 

United Way of Madison County continues its long dedication to North Alabama’s community with its announcement of 27 new nonprofit partners

“But what better time than now for us to be able to step up as United Way and [our] partner agencies to make things happen. And we’re excited about the great things that’ll happen today, but also going forward.” 

United Way of Madison County Community Impact Steering Committee Co-Chair Tiffany Whitlow of Acclinate Inc. began working with United Way at the age of 15 as a member of the Youth Leadership Council.

“It is tremendous to see what United Way has been able to do in Madison County.” 

She then announced that the organization will invest more than $800,000 each year over the next three years to “a select elite 27 nonprofits within the community.” 

“It’s an exciting time to be involved with United Way as we complete a strategic planning process and commit to responding to a whole new level of needs and challenges in this fast-growing community,” Whitlow said. “Together we are committed to addressing the challenges we continue to face within the Madison County community.” 

The selected nonprofits focus on a variety of community needs, including mental and physical health, affordable housing, safety net crisis assistance, workforce development, the achievement gap, transportation, the cost of prescription drugs, tax preparation, and more. 

“Huntsville is an extraordinarily caring and giving community but we need to give them the opportunity to put that to work,” said United Way Campaign/Fundraising Chair Ron Poteat of Regions Bank. “The United Way is the means by which you can effectively support every one of those. Each one of them individually is doing great things, but if I had to pick one I couldn’t because they’re all doing important things. And that’s what the United Way brings the opportunity for.” 

“I know that my contribution will help every one of them in a meaningful way,” Poteat continued. 

United Way 2023 Board of Directors Chair Elect Beth Richardson of Progress Bank challenged community leaders and everyday citizens to stand with United Way, thanking its partners for protecting and improving the quality of life for all who live here in our community.

“For that, we say thank you once again for the work that you do to make this community a better place to live, work, and play.”