United Way of Northwest Louisiana

Today is #WorldMentalHeathDay, an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Here are six tips on talking about mental health if you or someone you know may be struggling. ❤️🩹

Today, we are pleased to announce the release of the Shreveport Guaranteed Income Program (SGIP) report. The SGIP, funded entirely by private donations (not of United Way) and the Caddo Parish Commission, provided $660 a month to 110 single-parent families for 12 months. United Way of Northwest Louisiana helped with the implementation and onboarding process of this program through its Shreveport Financial Empowerment Center. According to the report, the SGIP showcases higher levels of financial stability, greater food security, improved housing stability, increased time and space for parenting, and an increased sense of personal agency for Shreveport residents. Take a deeper dive into the data at https://lnkd.in/gRaVfhfj

This fall, State of Louisiana employees can support our work and mission as our organization is part of the 2024 Louisiana SCCC (LASCCC)! What does this mean? All state employees paid through the LaGov HCM payroll system have the opportunity to learn more about United Way of Northwest Louisiana and make a donation by filling out a pledge form. Employees have the option to donate through the convenience of payroll deduction or make a one-time gift via cash, check, credit card, or through payroll deduction. #GiveHOPELA and learn more about how United Way of Northwest Louisiana is a 2024 Louisiana State Combined Charitable Campaign (LA SCCC) Charitable Organization: www.LASCCC.org.

This month, we're celebrating the birthdays of our board chair, Toni Tyner, and board member, Tia White! 🎊 These ladies have been instrumental to United Way through their volunteerism and participation in our initiatives, making a significant impact on our community. We are proud to have them represent our organization and thankful for their dedication to improving the lives of those across our region. Happy birthday, Toni & Tia! 💙❤️💛

🖍️🎨 Calling all little artists! 🖍️🎨 United Way of Northwest Louisiana is looking for artwork from our youngest readers enrolled in or recently graduated from our Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Your child has the opportunity to draw and color a bookmark for a chance to be selected as one of the special edition United Way & Imagination Library bookmarks given as a thank-you to the generous donors who help fund and keep the program available across Northwest Louisiana. To be eligible, your child must... 👉 be currently enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library or have graduated from the program between 2022 and 2024. 👉 reside in one of the following parishes: Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, or Webster. To learn more and enter today, please visit https://lnkd.in/gDNBVgxE

We're excited to announce that the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund has awarded us a $56,000 grant for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, allowing us to renew the program across Sabine Parish and sponsor approximately 1,700 children in the region. Thank you, Weyerhaeuser, for your support in enhancing the development of our youngest students' language and literacy. ❤️ To learn more about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library or to register your child to receive free books from birth to age five, please visit https://lnkd.in/eFj_Y4S8

🌟 Presenting to you our 2024 United Way of Northwest Louisiana Campaign video 🌟 This year, you have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger! Join the movement and our community partners in helping fight for the health 🍎, education 📚, financial stability💰, and essential needs 🛒 of Northwest Louisiana. Learn more about how you can get involved or donate today at https://lnkd.in/g_8TZK6U Thank you to these community partners for helping us mobilize our mission: Southwestern Electric Power Company - Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), Bossier Parish School Board, Cuban Liquor & Wine Co Inc, Margaritaville Resort Casino - Bossier City, La., Shreveport Fire Department, Bossier Chamber of Commerce

🌟 Call for Nominations: United Way of Northwest Louisiana Board of Directors 🌟 We are seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term! If you or someone you know has a heart for community service, leadership experience, and a commitment to creating lasting change, we want to hear from you! 🙌 🗓️ Deadline for Nominations: October 31st To learn more about joining our board of directors and to nominate today, please visit https://lnkd.in/gMghASxT

The results are in! 🎉 Williams Companies 3rd annual Golfin' & Gassin' Classic has raised $143,000 to support United Way of Northwest Louisiana, surpassing how much they raised last year by $36,000! 😱 The company rallied hundreds of its employees to participate in the tournament, where they enjoyed a work-free day of golf, comradery, and competing for a cause. Each participant paid to enter the fundraising event, and some spent additional dollars on entries for raffle prizes provided by Williams’ Golf Tournament sponsors. All proceeds raised from the initiative, including a generous company match, will help fund United Way programs and services. We are truly grateful for the generosity of Williams and its employees and thankful to have them as allies who make a difference in our community. Thank you, Williams Companies! ❤️

Thank you so much to KSLA News 12's Alexandria Savage for volunteering with us last Friday at the Caddo Heights Pre-K Parent Luncheon, where we enrolled students in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and read to them! 📚🌟 Approximately 45 pre-k students were enrolled to receive free books through the program to help them better prepare for kindergarten readiness. As the school receives more pre-k students, those children will be enrolled as well. ❤️