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United Way of NWLA’s Bank On Northwest Louisiana Surpasses Goal
2,450 New Bank Accounts opened since inception Bank On Northwest Louisiana opened 1,546 accounts in 2015, up 42 percent over the previous year. The number of accounts opened since the program began in October of 2013 totals 2,450. Bank On Northwest Louisiana was...
United Way of Northwest Louisiana hosts Day of Caring
More than 500 Employees Volunteer over 2,200 Hours of Service United Way of Northwest Louisiana hosted the annual Day of Caring March 18, 2016. This one-day, community-wide volunteer event offers an opportunity to what local nonprofit organizations do every day. More...
United Way of Northwest Louisiana hosts Annual Celebration
$2.3 Million Raised in 2015 by more than 600 Companies United Way of Northwest Louisiana hosted the Annual Celebration on February 25th at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino. Many local companies were recognized for their support, including Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino who...
United Way ALICE Report for Louisiana released today
United Way ALICE Report details size and scope of financial hardship in Louisiana (Shreveport, LA) January 2016 – The Louisiana Association of United Ways (LAUW), along with the United Way of Northwest Louisiana and the 11 additional United Ways across the state, are...
United Way Statement Regarding Overhead
Each year, United Way of Northwest Louisiana receives several inquiries about chain emails or social media graphics/posts regarding the agencies overhead expenses compared to several large national charities. This statement is to answer some basic information about...