United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) in partnership with SWEPCO announced that it has established base funding for the United for NWLA Fund to benefit local federal workers, contractors and others who may be impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.
The initial fund of $5,000 established by UWNWLA and SWEPCO will be managed by Salvation Army to provide assistance for utility help. UWNWLA will serve as the underwriter for these funds. Furloughed federal workers will be required to provide proof of employment with each request for help.
As UWNWLA secures more funding, furloughed federal workers may also receive help with immediate needs such as food, medication and gas cards. UWNWLA is calling on corporate partners, local businesses and individual donors to help by contributing to this fund. Click here to read more.
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To receive direct utility help, call Salvation Army (318) 424-3200 ext. 11 (United Way NWLA underwrites this cost).
