Community Planning
The Community Planning Committee is a committee of United Way of Southwest Alabama’s Board of Trustees.
Much of the work of the Community Planning Committee will be handled by subcommittees such as: consideration of new applications for admissions to the United Way; evaluation of the agency agreement and administration; governmental relations; research and periodic needs assessments; Project Blueprint; grant services; United Way 211; community planning; information and referral; training.
Members of the Community Planning Committee continue to serve the community by addressing ways to improve the lives of others.
The Community Planning Committee is chaired by Rick Russell.
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| 1. | Purchase school supplies for a local school to distribute to children who need them |
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