by United Way NWLA | Jul 12, 2018 | In The News
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...
by United Way NWLA | Jul 11, 2018 | In The News
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...
by United Way NWLA | Jul 11, 2018 | News Releases
(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...
by United Way NWLA | Jun 22, 2018 | News Releases
(Natchitoches, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana and community partners have a lot to celebrate in Natchitoches. The nonprofit agency announced Friday the allocation of $41,500 in grants. These grants will be reinvested into six nonprofit programs in...
by United Way NWLA | Jun 12, 2018 | In The News
RACHEL KRAUSMAN, JUNE 8 2018 – United Way Blog When she was just 13, Sophia began struggling with depression. She had little energy, little appetite, and trouble sleeping. She tried therapy, hospitalization, and medication to manage her depression and the...
