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...
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...
by LaToria | Apr 17, 2020 | Company Spotlight, In The News, Media Releases, News Releases
Congratulations to Malcolm Smoak, 2020 Clyde E. Fant Memorial Award Recipient Mr. Smoak was named for his long history of service to the community and encouraging his team to give back as well. Please read his bio below: Malcolm Smoak is President and Chief Operating...
by LaToria | Apr 16, 2020 | In The News, Media Releases, News Releases
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana hosted a Virtual Spirit Week to replace their Annual Celebration of Impact, originally scheduled for April 16, 2020. Celebration of Impact typically highlights the philanthropic involvement of local companies and...
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 | 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...
