52% of People in NWLA are Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Bank On opened
more than 343
bank accounts in 2017
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
2017 through United Way
NWLA residents are saving an
average of $60 on prescription
medications through FamilyWize
UPCOMING EVENTS
UW Board of Directors Meeting
January 23, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
VITA Super Saturday – Minden
February 2, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pmVITA Super Saturday – Shreveport
February 9, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
February 27, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
March 27, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Day of Caring TBA
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019VITA Super Saturday – Shreveport
April 6, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
April 24, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
May 22, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
June 26, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
August 28, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
September 25, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
October 23, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
November 20, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mission
United Way of Northwest Louisiana fights for the health, education, financial stability, and essential needs of every person in our community.
THE LATEST
UPDATED ALICE REPORT DETAILS LARGER ALICE POPULATION THAN BEFORE
by United Way NWLA | January 10, 2019 | News Releases | 0 Comments
Shreveport, Louisiana – New research shows that in Louisiana, 828,255 households — 48 percent — could not afford basic needs such as housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology in 2016, according to the ALICE Report for Louisiana released...UNITED WAY NWLA CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR OF 2-1-1
by United Way NWLA | December 18, 2018 | Media Releases, News Releases | 0 Comments
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana celebrates the first year of managing the free help line 2-1-1. The service quietly launched Nov. 15, 2017 before making its public debut in February of 2018. During its first year, 2-1-1 received more than 9,000...Over 3.5 Million People Improved Their Health in 2017 With United Way
by United Way NWLA | November 19, 2018 | Media Releases, News Releases | 0 Comments
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 15, 2018 – More than 3.5 million individuals and families are living healthier lives thanks to programs implemented around the world by United Way. These outcomes are highlighted in United Way’s Global Results Snapshot, and illustrate how United...DOZENS OF NAVY VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER COMMUNITY
by United Way NWLA | October 26, 2018 | News Releases | 0 Comments
Shreveport, LA – Shreveport-Bossier City is one of 14 cities nationwide selected to participate in the 14th annual Navy Week outreach program. During the week of October 29, about 60 servicemen and women will sail to northwest Louisiana for an array of events. The...Imagination Library Now Available to Sabine Parish
by United Way NWLA | August 28, 2018 | Media Releases, News Releases | 0 Comments
(Many, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana is fighting for early childhood education across all of Northwest Louisiana. This week, the nonprofit celebrates the launch of their program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in all of Sabine Parish. This nationally...United Way NWLA Hosts Literacy Kit Project with Shreve Memorial Library
by United Way NWLA | October 12, 2018 | In The News | 0 Comments
United Way of Northwest Louisiana and Shreve Memorial Library have teamed up to fight for education. During Shreve Memorial Library’s annual Staff Development Day, United Way NWLA hosted a team building project Monday at the Bossier Civic Center. Nearly 225 employees...United Against Food Deserts Volunteer Impact Report
by United Way NWLA | August 31, 2018 | In The News | 0 Comments
Between June 5 and July 7, nine United Ways including Northwest Louisiana held United Against Food Deserts volunteer events in partnership with Kellogg’s to help combat the growing issue of food insecurity. During these events, 366 Kellogg and community volunteers...Puerto Rico: One Year Later
by United Way NWLA | August 24, 2018 | In The News | 0 Comments
SAMUEL GONZALEZ, AUGUST 21 2018 Last September, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, wreaked havoc across the island and left millions of people without power and hundreds of thousands without a home. Maria was recorded as the worst natural disaster on...Born Learning Trails Help Get Your Child Ready for School
by United Way NWLA | August 24, 2018 | In The News | 0 Comments
RACHEL PERRY, AUGUST 23 2018 - United Way Blog As we head into a new school year, many parents of younger children are thinking about what they need to be doing to get their kids ready for kindergarten. Here’s what the experts advise: play, sing, read, and talk with...Helping Kids Stay Sharp this Summer
by United Way NWLA | July 12, 2018 | In The News | 0 Comments
MEI COBB, JULY 12 2018 Kids love summer vacation, but teachers dread the learning loss some students experience without regular reading and learning over the summertime. Children can fall three months behind academically while school is out, especially if they lack...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...