Initiatives

Opelika Share:

Opelika Share assists qualified elderly and disabled individuals facing financial challenges with payment on a utility bill.

Fan Program:

Each summer, United Way of Lee County distributes fans to qualified applicants who cannot afford any type of cooling or air conditioning.

Disaster Services:

2-1-1 Community Connections works with local agencies to ensure families impacted by a disaster are connected to immediate relief resources. United Way also works with the Lee County Emergency Management Agency to set up Volunteer Reception Centers (VRC) if a major event occurs. A VRC helps to organize, document, and mobilize large numbers of spontaneous volunteers.   

United Way Community Fund:

United Way Community Fund offers emergency prescription assistance program for individuals without health insurance.

United Way Student Health Fund: 

United Way Student Health Fund is a program that will pay for medical or dental needs of low-income or uninsured students enrolled in Auburn City Schools, Lee County Schools or Opelika City Schools. Routine cleanings and physicals are not eligible to receive funds. 

FamilyWize:

The FamilyWize Prescription Savings Card: United Way partners with FamilyWize to provide access to affordable prescription medications in order to ensure greater health and financial stability to community members. 

  • Is free for everyone – it’s like a coupon that you can use as often as you want.
  • Reduces cost – just show the card every time to get the lowest prices, whether it be FamilyWize, insurance or retail price. 
  • Is easy to use with no registration or eligibility requirements.
  • Covers FDA approved prescription medications.
  • Saves an average of 45% on prescriptions.
  • Accepted at major chain pharmacies nationwide.