UPCOMING EVENTS
News & Updates
SMALL DONATION MAKES LARGE IMPACT
Life-long Tennessee resident, Karen Siklosi, has generously chosen to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Northwest Louisiana. Karen’s daughter, Katie, resides in Shreveport, Louisiana, with her husband, Robby, and ten-month-old daughter, Maddie. Karen's...
UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana will make leadership changes within the organization effective November 1. LaToria Thomas, currently vice president of resource development, will transition to vice president of operations and community engagement....
UNITED WAY FILL THE BUS INITIATIVE COLLECTS THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) collected more than 30 large boxes and more than 50 backpacks full of school supplies for Caddo and Bossier Parish students and teachers. This year, United Way made their annual Fill the Bus event virtual...
UNITED WAY KICKS OF 2020 CAMPAIGN SEASON: WE ARE WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE UNITED
For the first time, United Way will kick off our annual campaign on October 1st without the aid of a large fundraising event. In past years, we would host the Annual Campaign Kickoff event as a rally to start the fundraising season. This year has been a huge struggle...
United Way Launches 2020 Campaign
(Shreveport, LA) – For the first time, United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) will kick off its annual campaign on October 1 without the aid of a large fundraising event. In past years, UWNWLA would host the Annual Campaign Kickoff event as a rally to the start of...
United Way Awarded $12,500 from Brookeshire’s
(Shreveport, LA) – Brookshire Grocery Company (Brookshire’s) awarded $12,500 to United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) to support the organization’s ongoing campaign and provide disaster assistance to families affected by Hurricane Laura. “Brookshire’s has been...
BOSSIER AND CADDO SCHOOLS NEED YOUR HELP TO FILL THE BUS
Bossier and Caddo Parish schools are asking for your help to Fill the Bus! Supply shelves are still empty and children lack the proper tools they need to succeed. Donate supplies at one of our participating drop-off locations or online through the Wal-Mart registry....
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United Way of Northwest Louisiana fights for the health, education, financial stability, and essential needs of every person in our community.