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UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES 2021 VITA SITES
(Shreveport, LA) – An average of 55 percent of households across Northwest Louisiana are struggling to make ends meet. In response, United Way of Northwest Louisiana, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, promotes the annual free tax preparation options...
UNITED WAY NWLA CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SERVING NORTHWEST LOUISIANA
UNITED WAY NWLA CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SERVING NORTHWEST LOUISIANA (Shreveport, LA) – This year United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) is celebrating 100 years of serving the community. UWNWLA’s centennial celebration will include both new and signature events...
UNITED WAY LAUNCHES DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY IN BENTON, LOUISIANA
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana opened registration to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Benton, Louisiana, with the aid of Benton resident, Jenna Bagley. Bagley volunteered to assist with raising over $26,000 to ensure the program would be...
UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana will make leadership changes within the organization effective November 1. LaToria Thomas, currently vice president of resource development, will transition to vice president of operations and community engagement....
UNITED WAY FILL THE BUS INITIATIVE COLLECTS THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) collected more than 30 large boxes and more than 50 backpacks full of school supplies for Caddo and Bossier Parish students and teachers. This year, United Way made their annual Fill the Bus event virtual...