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2019-2020 Outstanding Ambassador and Nominees
The 2019-2020 Outstanding Ambassador is Brooke Farmer, Haynes International. We asked Brooke to share why she supports United Way of Northwest Louisiana. She replied... "I have been extremely fortunate in my life where I have never been in a position that has resulted...

United Way Received Overwhelming Response From Volunteers
(Shreveport, LA) - On March 12, Louisiana's 211 network began answering calls about COVID-19. As of March 30, Louisiana 211 has received approximately 30,000 calls for help and as many messages from individuals texting for information. This surge in activity led to...

UNITED WAY ACTIVATES EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
(Shreveport, LA) – Prompted by the COVID-19 crisis, United Way of Northwest Louisiana has activated the United for NWLA Fund, an emergency response fund used in times of crisis. United Way has allocated $10,000 to start this fund and address both the short and...

Louisiana 211 Statewide Network Answering Questions Related to COVID 19
(Shreveport, LA) – Louisiana’s statewide 211 network is now answering calls about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This network is best designed and staffed to handle the large volume of calls from Louisiana residents who are concerned and who have questions...

COVID-19 Will Have Long-term Affects on ALICE
Have COVID-19 questions? Dial 211 or text LACOVID to 898-211 for answers. United Way of Northwest Louisiana supports the health and safety of our region, which makes us especially concerned about the Coronavirus disease’s (COVID19) progression in our region. We fight...