by LaToria | Feb 6, 2020 | In The News, Uncategorized
February 7th marks the beginning of Early Ed Week in Louisiana, a time to highlight the importance of improving access to affordable, high-quality early care and education for all Louisiana families. On Tuesday, February 11, United Way of Northwest Louisiana will join...
by United Way NWLA | Sep 4, 2019 | In The News
The Campaign Kickoff to the 2019-2020 fundraising season is off to a strong start thanks to 29 local companies that helped set the pace. During the pre-campaign season, also referred to as the Pacesetter season, $502,533 was raised. The largest contributor to this...
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....
