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UNITED WAY’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION RAISES MORE THAN $30,000
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana's (UWNWLA) Centennial Celebration raised more than $30,000 to kick off its next 100 years of providing essential programs and services to Northwest Louisiana. UWNWLA celebrated its 100-year anniversary by...
UNITED WAY SEARCHES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE IDA EVACUEES
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) is searching for volunteers to receive and sort in-kind donations for those affected by Hurricane Ida. The donation center will be open from September 1 - September 10, and volunteers will be scheduled to...
UNITED WAY DONATES MORE THAN 15,000 SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS IN RED RIVER PARISH
(Coushatta, LA) – Due to COVID-19 safety measures, United Way of Northwest Louisiana's (UWNWLA) Red River Parish Public Schools Back to School Bash took a socially distanced approach again this year. The 2021 event was funded almost entirely by Red River Parish Public...
UNITED WAY PRESENTS TOP FIVE NOMINEES FOR VOLUNTEER OF THE CENTURY
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) has chosen its top five nominees to be recognized at their Centennial Celebration on August 26. At the event, one nominee will be named Volunteer of the Century and receive $500 to thank them for their...
DR. BRUCE WILLSON JR., UNITED WAY PRESIDENT & CEO, ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
(Shreveport, LA) – After 13 years of service as President & CEO of United Way of Northwest Louisiana, Dr. Bruce Willson Jr., announces his retirement, effective the first quarter of 2022. Dr. Willson assumed his position as President & CEO in April 2008. With...