United Way of Selma & Dallas County

11/23/2025

11/22/2025

The 211 Connects Alabama network responded to 16,944 calls, chats, and texts in October. The top needs were housing, utilities, and food-related needs.

11/13/2025

Members of United Ways of Alabama were thrilled to gather with Hyundai Motors Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) to close out their 2025 team member campaign! HMMA team members personally pledged more than $293,000 to United Way and its partner agencies across the River Region, Dallas County, and Lee County. With a corporate gift of $70,000, their annual donation came to more than $363,000.

We're grateful to HMMA leadership for their generous partnership over the last 22 years to help communities in Alabama thrive!

11/07/2025

The Selma Area Food Bank is among seven others to benefit from a round of funding from the office of Gov. Kay Ivey, who is releasing $2 million in emergency

10/28/2025

📣 Increased Need, Open Hearts.

With the recent elimination of SNAP benefits, more of our neighbors are facing food insecurity.

At The Bosco Nutrition Center (Edmundite Missions), we remain committed to ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.

🍽️ Hot Meals Served Daily
📍 1107 Griffin Avenue, Selma
🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🕰️ Dinner: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

No questions asked. No one turned away.
Everyone is welcome at The Bosco Center.

Together, we can continue to nourish body and spirit in the face of growing need. 💛

10/07/2025

Thanks to the Poarch Creek Indian's tribal council for their generous grant support of ALICE in Alabama!

On average, 52% of American Indian households in Alabama are below the ALICE threshold. Support from sponsors helps us to continue shining a light on and coming up with real solutions for households who are working but aren't earning enough to cover basic costs.

Help support statewide efforts for ALICE in Alabama by giving at https://conta.cc/3IPrp79.

Learn more about the Alabama ALICE report at UnitedForALICE.org/Alabama.

10/03/2025

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06/13/2025

June is Internet Safety Month which is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to protect individuals, especially children, from the risks of the internet.

05/15/2025

Moving in day finally here!! Thank you Mennonite Disaster Servives and all the great funders making this dream come true!