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NEW REPORT DEMONSTRATES THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FACED BY 56 PERCENT OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA HOUSEHOLDS WHO STRUGGLE TO AFFORD BASIC NECESSITIES
SHREVEPORT, LA (May 25, 2023) — Today, the Louisiana Association of United Ways (LAUW), in partnership with United Ways throughout the state, released a new report demonstrating the financial hardships faced by the more than 900,000 households–51% of all families–who...
UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH KENDRA SCOTT FOR MOTHER’S DAY FUNDRAISER
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) is partnering with designer jewelry boutique Kendra Scott to host a fundraiser online and in-store on Saturday, May 13. In conjunction with the release of Kendra Scott’s Mother’s Day collection, 20 percent...
UNITED WAY OF NWLA WELCOMES 10 NEW BOARD MEMBERS
(Shreveport, LA) – Today, United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) announced the election of ten new members to join its 2023 Board of Directors. The members below begin their two-year term with UWNWLA effective immediately: Katina Bruce, Shreveport Fire Department...
UNITED WAY NAMES JENNIFER TERRELL DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) announced Jennifer Terrell as its Director of Donor Relations. Terrell is responsible for executing strategic resource development plans to maintain deep relationships with corporate executives who...
UNITED WAY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR LITERACY INITIATIVE
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) has launched a new reading initiative called the Literacy League, which seeks roughly 20 volunteers eager to work with children twice a month on literacy-based activities. Each volunteer will be paired with...