by LaToria | Apr 14, 2020 | In The News, Media Releases, News Releases, Volunteers
The 2019-2020 Outstanding Ambassador is Brooke Farmer, Haynes International. We asked Brooke to share why she supports United Way of Northwest Louisiana. She replied… “I have been extremely fortunate in my life where I have never been in a position that...
by LaToria | Apr 13, 2020 | Company Spotlight, In The News
This is a very special award for a company that demonstrates the LIVE UNITED culture and spirit. This award is selected Internally by the United Way staff. This year we are honoring Regions Bank as the 2019 LIVE UNITED award winner. Regions Bank exemplifies the spirit...
by LaToria | Apr 9, 2020 | Company Spotlight, In The News
Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17, 2020 United Way is thrilled to request that you NOT attend our Celebration of Impact. United Way of Northwest Louisiana typically celebrates our community success at the annual Celebration of Impact. This year’s event,...
by Harper McKnight | Apr 1, 2020 | Company Spotlight, In The News, Volunteers
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...
by LaToria | Mar 31, 2020 | In The News, Media Releases, News Releases
(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...
by LaToria | Mar 20, 2020 | In The News, News Releases
(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...
