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United Way Kicks Off School Supply Drive
United Way of Northwest Louisiana is seeking help from volunteers and donations of new school supplies for its annual United Way Fill the Bus School Supply Drive. This allows children to start the new school year with the basic tools needed for success in school. Last...
$59,000 Awarded to Southern Parish Nonprofits in NWLA
Natchitoches, Winn, Sabine and Desoto Parishes receive needed funding for services (Natchitoches, LA) – Company and nonprofit representatives in Natchitoches, Winn, Sabine and Desoto Parishes saw their contributions at work today at an event at Northwestern State...
United Way of NWLA Planned Parenthood Statement
The United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) has NEVER provided funding to Planned Parenthood, and we do not now. UWNWLA funds programs that focus on community health maintenance (e.g. medical care service; health education; public awareness services; and family...
Her Contagious Enthusiasm Spread to Co-Workers
For many people, it’s an honor to serve as a United Way coordinator for their company, a role that involves spreading the word to colleagues about what United Way does for the community and encouraging them to support it through donations and volunteer work. For...
Volunteerism Crucial to Community Success
Volunteering enhances individuals and companies in many aspects. Volunteerism and corporate engagement leads to happier employees. Companies with a pronounced corporate social responsibility program attract all employees, but especially our millennials. A recent...