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...
by LaToria | Mar 13, 2020 | In The News, Media Releases, News Releases
(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...
by LaToria | Mar 13, 2020 | In The News, Media Releases, News Releases
Have COVID-19 questions? Dial 211 or text LACOVID to 898-211 for answers. United Way of Northwest Louisiana supports the health and safety of our region, which makes us especially concerned about the Coronavirus disease’s (COVID19) progression in our region. We fight...
by LaToria | Feb 13, 2020 | In The News, News Releases
(Shreveport, LA) – Legislators and business leaders from across the region joined United Way of Northwest Louisiana at an event at Providence House Child Development Center (PHCDC) in recognition of the third annual “Louisiana Early Ed Week,” sponsored by Entergy...
by LaToria | Feb 5, 2020 | Media Releases, News Releases
Shreveport, LA – An average 52 percent of households across northwest Louisiana are struggling to make ends meet. In response, United Way or Northwest Louisiana in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service promotes the annual free tax preparation options available...
by United Way NWLA | Sep 3, 2019 | News Releases
(Shreveport, LA) –United Way of Northwest Louisiana has successfully completed all of the 2019 United Way Worldwide membership requirements by their respective due dates. United Way Worldwide maintains strict membership requirements, holding all local United Ways to...
