United Way of Northwest Louisiana

We would like to give a warm welcome and huge THANK YOU to one of our LIVE UNITED Sponsors for Tails & Ales, Parish of Caddo! ???? Thank you, Parish of Caddo, for helping us celebrate our 2024 achievements at our upcoming event. We are proud to have you as a partner! ?? Every year, Tails & Ales allows us to honor the companies, partners, and volunteers who make our work possible. Join us for a seafood boil and tons of fun when you purchase your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/e6fe-uG2

We would like to give a warm welcome and huge THANK YOU to one of our LIVE UNITED Sponsors for Tails & Ales, Brentwood Hospital! ???? Thank you, Brentwood Hospital, for helping us celebrate our 2024 achievements at our upcoming event. We are proud to have you as a partner! ?? Every year, Tails & Ales allows us to honor the companies, partners, and volunteers who make our work possible. Join us for a seafood boil and tons of fun when you purchase your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/e6fe-uG2

United Way of Northwest Louisiana's Day of Caring 2025 is right around the corner! ???? If you've never participated or you're curious about what Day of Caring will look like this year, sign up for our Virtual Lunch & Learns for details on what's in store. ?? Sign Up for the Volunteer Virtual Lunch & Learn on March 13th at 12 p.m. here: https://lnkd.in/g_UkZwz8 ?? Sign Up for the Nonprofit Virtual Lunch & Learn on March 14th at 11 a.m. here: https://lnkd.in/g-9qvZrf Nonprofit organizations, volunteer groups, and companies are invited to participate in Northwest Louisiana's largest, community-wide volunteer event of the year, with approximately 600 volunteers from local businesses in attendance who are committed to making a difference in the communities in which they live and work.? During Day of Caring, a volunteer team of 5-15 people is partnered with a nonprofit agency to complete a project that the organization may not have the manpower or financial resources to hire outside help to complete. That’s where volunteers come in; United Way will recruit, organize, and prepare volunteers at no expense to the nonprofits. We hope to see you there! ??

We would like to welcome back and give a huge THANK YOU to one of our LIVE UNITED sponsors for Tails & Ales, Raymond James! ???? Thank you, Raymond James, for helping us celebrate our 2024 achievements at our upcoming event. We are proud to have you as a partner! ?? Every year, Tails & Ales allows us to honor the companies, partners, and volunteers who make our work possible. Join us for a seafood boil and tons of fun when you purchase your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/e6fe-uG2

We are proud to announce Sonja Bailes as this year's award recipient of the Tails & Ales Clyde E. Fant Memorial Award! ???? This distinguished award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the community and United Way through leadership, campaign, or other volunteer efforts. United Way is proud to honor Sonja Bailes, Public Relations Liaison of Bossier Parish Schools, for her outstanding commitments to United Way and our community over the years. The Clyde E. Fant Memorial Award has been awarded to community philanthropists since 1949. Former recipients include Virginia K. Shehee, 1975; Mary Ann Selber, 2001; Jaf Fielder, 2023; and Grant Nuckolls and Andrew Crawford, 2024. Join us as we celebrate Sonja for all she has done for our community and beyond at our annual Tails & Ales event on March 20th! ?? Purchase your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/e6fe-uG2

We're thrilled to be back inside the Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino - Bossier City, La. for Tails & Ales 2025! ???? Thank you, Margaritaville, for your Presenting Sponsorship to help us celebrate our community and all who make our work possible. We can't wait to party for a purpose on March 20th, where it's always 5 o'clock! ?? ?? Purchase your tickets to Tails & Ales today at https://lnkd.in/e6fe-uG2

On February 15th, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) employees gave up their Saturday to give back to some of our youngest students at Bossier Parish Schools' Meadowview Elementary! ?? After completing a Born Learning Trail for the elementary school last year, GDIT returned to partner with us for a new initiative to benefit the students as they prepare for state testing. Employees got their hands dirty by building and creating literacy walls in the hallways of the school, featuring engaging displays that will reinforce reading skills for the students and help foster a love for learning. In addition to the literacy walls, employees packed snack bags to provide students with a boost of energy on their testing days. They also got creative and crafted motivational posters filled with encouraging messages to inspire and uplift the students as they tackle this important milestone. Thank you so much, GDIT, for your commitment to early childhood literacy and for empowering our youngest students with the tools needed for a successful testing season! You are helping shape our future leaders and building a stronger Northwest Louisiana for all. ?? #GDITcares #LiveUnited

Out of the swamp and into the boiling pot! Tickets are now on sale for Tails & Ales 2025! ???? Tails & Ales: A Celebration of Impact kicks off March 20 at Paradise Theater inside Margaritaville Bossier City, and we can't acknowledge our accomplishments without the generous individuals who make our work possible. THAT'S YOU! ?? Join us for... ?? A shrimp and crawfish boil catered by Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board and Farmers Seafood Company (a burger bar will be available for non-seafood eaters) ?? Music by Everett Street Jazz ?? Recognition of our outstanding 2024 supporters ?? Complimentary beer & wine provided by Great Raft Brewing, Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, and Cuban Liquor & Wine Co Inc ??? Raffle prizes & more! ?? Purchase your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/e6fe-uG2

February marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to recognize and celebrate the profound impact of Black leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Join us in embracing diversity, fostering education, and standing united in the pursuit of a more equitable future.

On Tuesday, we visited Government Plaza for a special Shreveport City Council meeting, where Mayor Arceneaux issued a proclamation declaring today, January 31st, Shreveport’s Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day! ?? This proclamation celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the annual launch of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) tax season. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has played a crucial role in lifting millions of low-to-moderate-income workers out of poverty, and the VITA program has been essential in supporting this by providing free federal and state tax preparation for qualified individuals and families throughout Northwest Louisiana. United Way is a proud community partner of the VITA program and looks forward to celebrating the Earned Income Tax Credit and the success it has brought to our community.