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Despite Bigger Paychecks, Struggling Households in Louisiana Continue to Increase
New ALICE Update shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind Callout Box: United Way of Northwest Louisiana is collecting audio testimonials from ALICE individuals about the difficult financial choices they continue to face today...
UNITED WAY HOSTS 39TH DAY OF CARING WITH OVER 600 VOLUNTEERS
(Shreveport, LA) – On Thursday, May 2, more than 600 volunteers attended United Way of Northwest Louisiana’s (UWNWLA) 39th Day of Caring event, sponsored in part by Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, Chesapeake Energy, and Brookshire Grocery Company. Day of Caring is the...
UNITED WAY’S RASHIDA DAWSON IS APPOINTED COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER FOR FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF DALLAS
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana’s (UWNWLA) Vice President of Financial Stability Rashida Dawson has been appointed council member for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Community Advisory Council. Dawson will represent north Louisiana, sharing...
TAILS & ALES: A CELEBRATION OF IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENTS
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) and area businesses celebrated the $1.9 million raised for Northwest Louisiana programs on March 7 at the organization’s annual event, Tails and Ales: A Celebration of Impact. Sponsored by Margaritaville...
LARGEST VOLUNTEER EVENT KICK OFF MAY 2
(Shreveport, LA) – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) will host its 39th Day of Caring volunteer event on Thursday, May 2, sponsored in part by Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino and Brookshire Grocery Company. Day of Caring is the largest single-day,...
UNITED WAY OF NWLA WELCOMES FIVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
(Shreveport, LA) – Today, United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) announced the election of five new members to join its 2024 Board of Directors. The members below begin their two-year term with UWNWLA effective immediately: Michael Gallagher, Margaritaville Resort...
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United Way of Northwest Louisiana fights for the health, education, financial stability, and essential needs of every person in our community.