Natchitoches Parish Library Creates 239 Early Literacy Kits
United Way of Northwest Louisiana and Natchitoches Parish Library have teamed up to fight for early childhood literacy. On March 6, Natchitoches Parish Library focused its annual Staff Development Day around team building and a volunteer project, which was coordinated...
United Way Received Overwhelming Response From Volunteers
(Shreveport, LA) – On March 12, Louisiana’s 211 network began answering calls about COVID-19. As of March 30, Louisiana 211 has received approximately 30,000 calls for help and as many messages from individuals texting for information. This surge in...
UNITED WAY ACTIVATES EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
(Shreveport, LA) – Prompted by the COVID-19 crisis, United Way of Northwest Louisiana has activated the United for NWLA Fund, an emergency response fund used in times of crisis. United Way has allocated $10,000 to start this fund and address both the short and...
Louisiana 211 Statewide Network Answering Questions Related to COVID 19
(Shreveport, LA) – Louisiana’s statewide 211 network is now answering calls about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This network is best designed and staffed to handle the large volume of calls from Louisiana residents who are concerned and who have questions...