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The Benevolent Fund

For almost 40 years, the Benevolent Fund has been making a difference in the UAB community and the greater Birmingham area. Supported by gifts mostly from UAB faculty and staff, the Benevolent Fund seeks to better our community by providing support to UAB employees in need and local nonprofits.

Who We Are

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What began as an effort to consolidate abundant charitable giving efforts across campus has evolved into a multifaceted organization governed by an elected council representing employees from all academic programs, administrative divisions and UAB Medicine. Today, the Benevolent Fund is an important part of UAB’s Community Engagement Pillar and a leader in forging community partnerships.

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The Benevolent Fund represents and supports employees from across the UAB enterprise, including UAB Callahan Eye, UA Health Services Foundation, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital and VIVA Health.

Our Impact

$4.7 Million

Awarded more than $4.7 million in emergency funds to employees in crisis

736,000 Meals

Provided over 736,000 meals to students, employees and patients in need

$41.3 Million

Given over $4.3 million to more than 250 local nonprofits

Do you need assistance? We’re here to help.

Blazer Kitchen

Blazer Kitchen

Provides support to food-insecure students, employees and referred patients


Employee Emergency Assistance

Employee Emergency Assistance

Provides financial assistance to UAB employees in crisis

Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships

The Benevolent Fund takes a leading role in creating and nurturing partnerships within the community.



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The Benevolent Fund

For almost 40 years, the Benevolent Fund has been making a difference in the UAB community and the greater Birmingham area.
Supported by gifts mostly from UAB faculty and staff, the Benevolent Fund seeks to better our community by providing support to UAB employees in need and local nonprofits.

 

What began as an effort to consolidate abundant charitable giving efforts across campus has evolved into a multifaceted organization governed by an elected council representing employees from all academic programs, administrative divisions and UAB Medicine. Today, the Benevolent Fund is an important part of UAB’s Community Engagement Pillar and a leader in forging community partnerships. The Benevolent Fund represents and supports employees from across the UAB enterprises, including the university, administration, UAB Hospital, UAB Health System, UAB Health Services Foundation, Callahan Eye Hospital and Viva Health.

Do you need assistance? We’re here to help.


Blazer Kitchen

Blazer Kitchen

Provides support to food-insecure students, employees and referred patients


Employee Emergency Assistance

Employee Emergency Assistance

Provides financial assistance to UAB employees in crisis

Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships

The Benevolent Fund takes a leading role in creating and nurturing partnerships within the community.