What We Do
United Women of Color is a 501(c) 3 organization that empowers girls, women, and their communities by uniting people across ethnicities to address civic and educational gaps for advancement.
LIGHT Institute
Leaders Inspiring Growth, Harmony, and Transformation
We equip emerging leaders with the resources to become influential community changemakers and advocates who defend against authoritarianism and fascism.
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This training opportunity involves an in-person schedule at Huntsville AL, virtual trainings, and outside activities.
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In the face of active threats to democracy, UWOC recognizes the potential burden on marginalized communities and aims to increase self sufficiency.
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The LIGHT Institute envisions a future where empowered leaders and community captains drive lasting change, fostering strong, resilient communities built on growth, harmony, and collective support.
Grow with Google Career Certificates
We jumpstart careers through Google Career Certificate scholarships, preparing participants for entry-level positions in high-demand tech fields within 3-6 months.
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We provide free scholarships\ to Google Career Certificate programs in high-demand fields including: digital marketing & e-commerce, data analytics, project management, user experience design, and IT support - no college degree or relevant experience is required
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Once you graduate from the Google Career Certificate program, you can connect directly with over 150 top U.S. employers to jump-start your job search.
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CCJR
CITIZENS COALITION FOR JUSTICE REFORM
We’re building a multiracial, multigenerational grassroots coalition to reimagine public safety in North Alabama.
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Our agenda calls for live crime mapping, incident reporting apps, and public data transparency.
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We are documenting patterns in local policing, arrest data, and jail conditions.
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As a collective, we are advocating to transform policing to reduce violent encounters for black, brown, mentally ill, homeless, and economically disadvantaged.
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Vote Gone Viral
We mobilize Madison County residents through voter registration, legislative advocacy, and community outreach to amplify the causes that affect us.
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Using strategic targeting we register voters through coordinated campaigns.
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We mobilize our active volunteers to reach voters in the North Alabama region.
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Connect citizens to the legislative process through accessible community forums, town halls, and advocacy events.
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Little Free Pantries of Madison County
Community Program started and led by Alex Forsythe
We support this project and help provide immediate aid to those in the community suffering from food insecurity; this aid is freely accessible and does not require people to complete paperwork, demonstrate need, or show up at set hours: this helps ensure no one falls through the cracks.
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These pantries need to be stocked and we are asking for your help. The bag of chips you don’t like or the travel size hotel toiletries you collect can be placed in the pantry.
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Help us build pantries! We will have building parties whenever we have an agency or organization that wants to host a free pantry on their property.
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We are currently looking to partner with churches, schools, and community organizations willing to host a pantry at their site. There is no cost or labor required on your part – our team handles setup, stocking, and maintenance.
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