52% of People in NWLA are Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Free tax prep programs served more than 6,200 people in 2018
49% of Kindergarteners
in NWLA are underprepared
Imagination Library is
now available in four
new NWLA parishes
More than 6,000 hours were volunteered in 2018 through United Way
NWLA residents are saving an average of $48 on prescription medications through FamilyWize
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mission
United Way of Northwest Louisiana fights for the health, education, financial stability, and essential needs of every person in our community.
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UWNWLA Meets 2019 Membership Requirements
by United Way NWLA | September 3, 2019 | News Releases | 0 Comments
(Shreveport, LA) –United Way of Northwest Louisiana has successfully completed all of the 2019 United Way Worldwide membership requirements by their respective due dates. United Way Worldwide maintains strict membership requirements, holding all local United Ways to...
Hundreds of Red River Parish Families Offered Free School Supplies
by United Way NWLA | August 7, 2019 | News Releases | 0 Comments
(Coushatta, LA) – Hundreds of students and their families could be seen at the third annual Red River Public Schools Back to School Bash hosted by United Way of Northwest Louisiana. This event is the only in the parish to distribute free school supplies. According to...
New Fundraising Season to Begin for NWLA Programs & Services
by United Way NWLA | August 6, 2019 | News Releases | 1 Comment
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way or Northwest Louisiana will host their Annual Campaign Kickoff on Wednesday, August 28 at 8 a.m. This event serves as a rally to begin community fundraising for local programs and services across Northwest Louisiana. Guests of the event...
UWNWLA Funds 23 Local Nonprofit Programs in 2019
by United Way NWLA | July 3, 2019 | News Releases | 0 Comments
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana is helping to improve lives across ten parishes by reinvesting more than $800,000 in local communities. Their annual Community Impact Grant process awarded 23 local nonprofit agencies for the 2019-2020 grant cycle....
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Seeks Community Partnerships
by United Way NWLA | July 1, 2019 | News Releases | 5 Comments
United Way of Northwest Louisiana is calling on the community to help provide Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to eligible children under five years of age. Since 2016, excitement for the free book program has grown exponentially and expanded into five new parishes....
Pacesetter Companies Give Strong Start to 2019 Campaign Season
by United Way NWLA | September 4, 2019 | In The News | 0 Comments
The Campaign Kickoff to the 2019-2020 fundraising season is off to a strong start thanks to 29 local companies that helped set the pace. During the pre-campaign season, also referred to as the Pacesetter season, $502,533 was raised. The largest contributor to this...
Seven Myths about Volunteering
by United Way NWLA | April 9, 2019 | In The News | 0 Comments
MEI COBB, APRIL 7 2019 It’s National Volunteer Week, which is a good time to dispel some common misconceptions about volunteering. Here are a few: It is tough to find time to volunteer. If you have a lunch hour, you have time to volunteer. Head to a nearby school to...
Three Ways to Start Saving Money Now
by United Way NWLA | February 28, 2019 | In The News | 0 Comments
LAURA SCHERLER, FEBRUARY 27 2019 Federal employees and contractors have returned to work, but the reality of two missed paychecks is a harsh one. We know this because in the past two months, 2-1-1, the nation’s most comprehensive resource for human services, has...
2018 in Review, Celebration of Impact in March
by United Way NWLA | February 21, 2019 | In The News | 0 Comments
United Way of Northwest Louisiana, along with several area businesses and nonprofit organizations, will celebrate their annual workplace campaign and recognize community leaders. The evening affair will be held Thursday, March 28 at 601 Spring St at 6pm. During the...
2-1-1: Helping Communities and People Thrive
by United Way NWLA | February 11, 2019 | In The News | 0 Comments
RACHEL KRAUSMAN, FEBRUARY 10 2019 Caterina* lost her job in September. The 32-year-old single mom faced eviction, and her utilities were about to be shut off. She reached out to a local agency for emergency help but didn’t qualify with no proof of future income....
Spotlight: The Times
by United Way NWLA | January 23, 2018 | Company Spotlight | 0 Comments
Each year there’s a company that strives to go above and beyond to fight for the causes that United Way stands for. This year, one of those companies was The Shreveport Times. The Shreveport Times has been a supporter of United Way for decades, but it wasn’t until...
Company Spotlight: VOA
by United Way NWLA | January 9, 2018 | Company Spotlight | 0 Comments
Many people ask, “Why do non-profits give to United Way?” The answer is in our name. The non-profits who give to United Way know that when our communities are united we can build a brighter future. Volunteers of America is one of those shining non-profits that not...
Spotlight: Comcast
by United Way NWLA | September 29, 2017 | Company Spotlight | 0 Comments
Comcast has supported United Way of Northwest Louisiana for decades now. When it comes to running their workplace campaign, Comcast chooses it to be a fun environment year after year. Each campaign season, a coordinating team develops a theme, plans events and engages...
Spotlight: AEP SWEPCO
by United Way NWLA | September 29, 2017 | Company Spotlight | 2 Comments
AEP SWEPCO has been a longtime supporter of United Way. AEP SWEPCO has brought the United Way spirit into five parishes and 10 of their locations across northwest Louisiana. With more than 900 employees to engage, they have managed to ensure that everyone has the...
SPOTLIGHT: HMV Continues Legacy
by United Way NWLA | September 29, 2017 | Company Spotlight | 0 Comments
Heard, McElroy & Vestal has always been a strong supporter of United Way of Northwest Louisiana and answers the call to help people in our community. Berton Heard, founding partner of HMV, began the tradition of supporting the United Way many years ago and he...