August 29, 2005 is indelibly etched in our minds as a day of heartaches and heroes. The world watched in horror as the southeast Louisiana landscape and our lives were forever changed by Hurricane Katrina. Just three weeks later, Hurricane Rita roared ashore causing additional damage. Generations from now the catastrophes of Katrina and Rita will still be defining points in our history. And, then, as now, United Way of Southeast Louisiana will proudly say it was here for you.

It’s an exciting time at United Way!

There are literally thousands of volunteer activities nationwide in which you can participate through United Way. As a volunteer, you may need to brush up on your social skills to help you to communicate and work well with others. You might receive training for new skills, such as helping others to apply for a social security card or complete income taxes.