More than 600 volunteer during United Way's Day of Action in Tuscaloosa

Ken Roberts, Tuscaloosa News
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The United Way’s Day of Action on May 10 brought together more than 600 volunteers who worked on 41 community service projects throughout Tuscaloosa County.

In a news release, the United Way of West Alabama said the Day of Action “... serves as a testament to the power of collective action and community spirit.”

The volunteers, divided into 46 teams representing different professions and organizations, joined forces “to contribute to the betterment of our local schools and nonprofits.”

May 10 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Volunteers from Nucor Steel spread dirt in what will be a raised bed for flowers and vegetables at the Arc of Tuscaloosa during the United Way Day of Action Friday.
May 10 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Volunteers from Nucor Steel spread dirt in what will be a raised bed for flowers and vegetables at the Arc of Tuscaloosa during the United Way Day of Action Friday.

The community service projects included sorting donations at Temporary Emergency Services, installing smoke alarms in homes through the American Red Cross, building a garden at Table of Grace Food Pantry and delivering meals for Meals on Wheels.

After working on the community service projects, volunteers gathered for a "thank-you" lunch at Capitol Park, with food donated by Dillard's Chophouse and T-Town Cafe and drinks provided by Buffalo Rock.

May 10 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LoWanda James and Marlee Williams, volunteer at Tuscaloosa Emergency Services during the United Way Day of Action Friday. Both women work for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.
May 10 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LoWanda James and Marlee Williams, volunteer at Tuscaloosa Emergency Services during the United Way Day of Action Friday. Both women work for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.

Here's the list of volunteer teams: AAF Tuscaloosa, Alabama One Ambassadors, Alabama One Leadership Team, Alabama One Land and Ag, Alabama Power, BFGoodrich personnel team, BFGoodrich, Bryant Bank, the City of Tuscaloosa - Office of Community and Neighborhood Services, the Fitts Agency, Hunt Refining Co., individual volunteers, JamsionMoneyFarmer PC, J.M. Smucker, the Junior League of Tuscaloosa, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Morgan Stanley The Warr Group, Morrow Realty, Nucor, PARA, Prystup Packaging, ReUnited, SmartBank, Spire, Synovus, the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, the Radiology Clinic/Simplified Med, the Westervelt Co, , TMS Counseling LLC, the Tuscaloosa Latino Coalition, UA Capstone International, UA School of Social Work, UA Strat Comm, Visit Tuscaloosa, VitAL Team/UA College of Arts and Sciences, Warrior, West Alabama Bank, Young Leaders Society and Young Tuscaloosa.

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Service with a smile: 600 volunteer during United Way's Day of Action