Special Feature
Friday December 19 and Monday December 22, 2025 you have the opportunity to spread Christmas cheer among those in our community who cannot be with family during the holidays. United Way Area Agency on Aging (UWAAA) is collecting donations of store-bought holiday cakes, cookies and pies to deliver to seniors in long-term care at 40 boarding homes in Jefferson County. The donations are all part of “Home Sweet Home for the Holidays,” an annual project of UWAAA’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which oversees area facilities and advocates for their residents. The project is designed to spread a little cheer among those who cannot be with family during the holidays.
“Everyone has a favorite holiday dessert or treat, and the residents have told us how much they look forward to receiving these goodies every year, courtesy of our thoughtful community,” said Ashley Lemsky, UWAAA Program Director. “Donations are genuinely appreciated.” Store-bought cakes, cookies and pies will be collected at United Way and can be dropped off in person – or by using a grocery delivery service – at United Way of Central Alabama’s Birmingham office on Friday, December 19 or Monday, December 22 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The address is:
United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)
Alice Williams Building
3620 8th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222
For any additional assistance, call 205- 251-5131.
After all collections are received, they will be sorted and personally delivered to each facility by staff from UWAAA and United Way. Your donations will go a long way in sweetening the holidays for seniors across Jefferson County. †
