Woodlawn United

Woodlawn United is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community revitalization in Birmingham, Alabama. Since 2010, we’ve been a catalyst for positive change, working alongside residents, partners, and business owners to build a vibrant and sustainable neighborhood. Our holistic approach focuses on four key pillars: a ‘cradle-to-career’ education pathway, high-quality mixed-income housing, community wellness programs, and economic vitality initiatives. We’re inspired by the Purpose Built Communities model, aiming to end concentrated poverty and create opportunities for all. We’ve made a significant impact, including constructing the James Rushton Early Learning & Family Success Center, establishing i3 Academy, and creating the Woodlawn WORx workforce development program. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst and facilitator for the transformation and revitalization of the Woodlawn community.

We prioritize initiatives and leverage resources across these areas, ensuring a comprehensive and sustainable impact. We’ve invested $31 million to date, renovating 128 owner-occupied homes, creating 64 multi-family affordable housing units, and building 12 single-family homes. Our work extends to supporting over 4,000 student health screenings and 3,858 truancy prevention phone calls.

Woodlawn United is committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty in Woodlawn, fostering a thriving community for current and future generations.