by United Way NWLA | Apr 9, 2019 | In The News
MEI COBB, APRIL 7 2019 It’s National Volunteer Week, which is a good time to dispel some common misconceptions about volunteering. Here are a few: It is tough to find time to volunteer. If you have a lunch hour, you have time to volunteer. Head to a nearby school to...
by United Way NWLA | Feb 28, 2019 | In The News
LAURA SCHERLER, FEBRUARY 27 2019 Federal employees and contractors have returned to work, but the reality of two missed paychecks is a harsh one. We know this because in the past two months, 2-1-1, the nation’s most comprehensive resource for human services, has...
by United Way NWLA | Feb 21, 2019 | In The News
United Way of Northwest Louisiana, along with several area businesses and nonprofit organizations, will celebrate their annual workplace campaign and recognize community leaders. The evening affair will be held Thursday, March 28 at 601 Spring St at 6pm. During the...
by United Way NWLA | Feb 11, 2019 | In The News
RACHEL KRAUSMAN, FEBRUARY 10 2019 Caterina* lost her job in September. The 32-year-old single mom faced eviction, and her utilities were about to be shut off. She reached out to a local agency for emergency help but didn’t qualify with no proof of future income....
by United Way NWLA | Oct 12, 2018 | In The News
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...
by United Way NWLA | Aug 31, 2018 | In The News
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...
