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Carlton Family's United Way Legacy: Giving Back

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“I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from Birmingham News today. Kelly Carlton has spent over 30 years at United Way of Central Alabama, rising from internal audit to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating.”From the transcript

Kelly Carlton, a long-time United Way of Central Alabama employee, shares her familys passion for giving back, influenced by her work at the nonprofit. Her daughters, Emily and Mary Elizabeth, also prioritize community service, with Emily in IT risk management and Mary Elizabeth leading communications for a cancer prevention group. Both have served as loaned executives for United Ways annual fundraising campaigns. The family emphasizes the importance of a servants heart and community awareness. United Ways Women United, a group of women donors, has raised over four million dollars for local impact. Currently, theyre collecting feminine hygiene products for a Period Supply Drive, with drop-off locations across Central Alabama.

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Carlton Family's United Way Legacy: Giving Back

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I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from Birmingham News today. Kelly Carlton has spent over 30 years at United Way of Central Alabama, rising from internal audit to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating. Officer, after starting as a CPA, she joined the non-profit and quickly fell in love with its mission to help local communities. Her passion has deeply influenced her daughters, Emily and Mary Elizabeth, who make giving back a priority in their own lives. Emily works in IT Risk Management at Regions Bank, while Mary Elizabeth leads communications for a cancer prevention group. Both grew up around the organization and recently served as loaned executives, helping with annual fundraising campaigns. These roles reminded them of the real people behind issues like hunger and shelter. The family share stories of how United Way shaped their values, emphasizing a servant's heart and community awareness. Kelly wants the pass on her knowledge so others can carry the work forward, creating a lasting family legacy of service.

Women United, a key part of United Way, brings together women donors giving at least $1,000 a year. With about 1,600 members, they've raised around $4 million for local impact. It offers networking, lunches on community issues, and volunteer chances to empower neighborhoods. Right now, through Friday, March 27th, United Way's period supply drive needs feminine products like pads and tampons. Drop them off at six spots across Central Alabama, including county offices and their headquarters. Last year, they collected over 45,000 items worth more than $20,000, packing kits for teen girls and shelters in schools. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Do not just fall asleep. Drift into what you're listening to, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com. Made in AI.

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