2-1-1 goes live after more than four years in the dark
United Way of Northwest Louisiana is known for their philanthropic efforts, community service and meeting humanitarian needs across the region. Now, the nonprofit is introducing the 2-1-1 help line to eleven parishes throughout northwest Louisiana as part of the...
Man learns to read at age 47 after hiding illiteracy for years
Norman Brown kept the fact that he was illiterate a secret until he finally signed up for tutoring at the age of 47. He is one of approximately 32 million Americans who can’t read, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Education. Brown fell behind his...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) locations open through April
An average of 42 percent of households across northwest Louisiana are struggling to make ends meet. A couple programs operated by United Way of Northwest Louisiana in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, will help to relieve the financial burden of tax...