The United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) is pleased to announce the sixth annual United Way Day, a two-day fundraiser and awareness campaign on June 9 and June 10, 2023. Led by the retail and service industries, United Way Day encourages people to shop, dine out, or treat themselves at participating merchants in Southwest Alabama, all while making a difference in their community.

By shopping at participating merchants on United Way Day, customers not only support local businesses but also help increase their donations to UWSWA. Each participant will donate an amount based on a sales component of his or her business to the UWSWA. Since its inception in 2018, United Way Day has raised over $84,116 for UWSWA and its 46 partner agencies.

"We are thrilled to host the sixth annual United Way Day and to see our community come together to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors," said Jill Chenoweth UWSWA's President and CEO. "Every dollar donated to the United Way of Southwest Alabama stays in Southwest Alabama and is used for life changing and lifesaving services provided by our partner agencies.”

This year, UWSWA aims to double the number of retail partners from last year's 56 to support more local businesses and increase donations. A full list of participating merchants and their offers are on the UWSWA website at https://uwswa.org/united-way-day.
To become a merchant or for more information about United Way Day, contact the United Way at 251.433.3624 or jbixler@uwswa.org.