44% 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
September 26, 2018 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
October 24, 2018 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmUW Board of Directors Meeting
November 28, 2018 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
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’s Red River Back to School Bash Serves Hundreds of Families
by United Way NWLA | August 10, 2018 | Media Releases, News Releases | 0 Comments
(Coushatta, LA) – More than a thousand Red River Parish residents showed up for United Way NWLA’s second annual Red River Parish Back to School Bash. This event is the only in the parish to distribute school supplies. According to the ALICE (Asset Limited Income...United Way NWLA Hires LaToria W. Thomas as Vice President of Resource Development
by United Way NWLA | August 10, 2018 | News Releases | 0 Comments
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) announces the addition of LaToria “Tori” W. Thomas as Vice President of Resource Development, effective July 2018. In this role, Thomas will lead the resource development team to fundraise and grow...LOCAL UNITED WAY MEETS 2018 MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
by United Way NWLA | July 12, 2018 | News Releases | 2 Comments
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana has successfully completed all of the United Way Worldwide membership requirements by their respective due dates. “It is important for us to maintain high standards of accountability, and this is part of the process...KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES & UNITED WAY NWLA AIM TO HELP SHREVEPORT FOOD DESERT
by United Way NWLA | July 11, 2018 | News Releases | 0 Comments
(Shreveport, LA) – For kids with low-wage families, summer often means the loss of regular breakfasts and lunches. In Caddo Parish, students attend 14 K-12 schools that are in a food desert where there is no grocery store within a mile. A newly formed partnership...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...Three Ways to Keep Kids Safe this Summer
by United Way NWLA | July 11, 2018 | In The News | 0 Comments
CHRISTINE SANCHEZ, JULY 10 2018 - United Way Blog With summer in full swing, many of us are heading outdoors with family. But it can be easy to let our guard down when it comes to safety. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure kids stay safe outdoors. Be...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 would...