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Statement from United Way’s President & CEO on Equity and Access to Justice

by LaToria | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog Post, In The News, News Releases

United Way believes that every person is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect – this includes equal treatment and access to justice. Recent events involving violence and threats against African Americans expose our society’s underlying racism, prejudice and...

United Way Receives $25,000 from International Paper Foundation

by LaToria | Jun 2, 2020 | In The News, Media Releases, News Releases

(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) has been awarded $25,000 from International Paper’s Mansfield Mill and the International Paper Foundation. Funds will support will underwrite United Way’s 211 Information and Resource Helpline, a program...

UNITED WAY RECEIVES $80,000 GRANT FROM KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN

by LaToria | May 29, 2020 | In The News, Media Releases, News Releases

(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Kansas City Southern to support the organization’s COVID-19 emergency response. The funds from Kansas City Southern will be split across UWNWLA’s emergency response...

Shreveport Financial Empowerment Center Official Launch

by LaToria | May 19, 2020 | Blog Post, In The News

SHREVEPORT FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER LAUNCH After much anticipation, we are excited to announce the official launch of the new Shreveport Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) on May 18th, 2020. This new addition to United Way of Northwest Louisiana’s programs...

City of Shreveport Launches Financial Empowerment Center

by LaToria | May 19, 2020 | In The News, Media Releases, News Releases

MAY 18, 2020 – The City of Shreveport, in partnership with the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) announced today the grand opening of Shreveport’s Financial Empowerment Center (SFEC), offering professional, one-on-one financial counseling and...

BCBS LOUISIANA FOUNDATION, CENTERPOINT ENERGY AND REGIONS BANK SUPPORTS UNITED WAY’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE EFFORTS

by LaToria | Apr 28, 2020 | Company Spotlight, In The News, Media Releases, News Releases

(Shreveport, LA) – In this time of global and economic crisis, United Way of Northwest Louisiana stands firm in our commitment to serving those in need. This means providing critical resources for those affected by the recent COVID-19 pandemic and addressing the needs...