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Join us Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside,  as we celebrate the incredible generosity of our corporate partners, honor our top volunteers, and introduce the new faces leading our board and campaign efforts.

Join us as we celebrate the incredible generosity of our corporate partners, honor our top volunteers, and introduce the new faces leading our board and campaign efforts.

2025 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker, Gayle Benson

United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s Annual Meeting and United Awards celebrate the people and partnerships creating real change across our region and looks ahead to the work still to be done. Our signature gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with our senior leadership, influential community partners, top supporters, and corporate sponsors who are driving impact across our region.

Through powerful stories, recognition of community leaders, and a shared commitment to action, this event is both a celebration and an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Secure your tickets or sponsorship and join us in building a stronger Southeast Louisiana.

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This year, we are shining a light on our Bold Goal to place 100,000 individuals living below the ALICE threshold on a pathway to prosperity by 2035, helping families who are working hard but still struggling to make ends meet.

PRESENTED BY

Impact Sponsor

Changemaker Sponsors

BankPlus

Davillier Law Group, LLC

Delta Administrative Services

Enterprise Mobility

EY

Hancock Whitney

New Orleans & Company

Pan-American Life Insurance Group

Service Corporation International

Valero Meraux Refinery

Verizon

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

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SPONSORSHIPS

For sponsorship levels that include printed marketing materials, sponsorship commitments, and final artwork must be received by May 15, 2026 to be included in event materials.

Presenting Sponsor

$7,500 (1 remaining)

Recognition & Visibility

  • Presented By” naming recognition with prominent placement on all event materials (print and digital):

    • Event website

    • Press release mention

    • Email invitations and announcements

    • Blog post mention

    • Two social media posts.

For example: United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s Annual Meeting Presented By: Pan-American Life Insurance

 

  • Company logo on:

    • Event slides as Presenting Sponsor

    • Event website linking to company homepage

  • Acknowledgement from the podium at program open and close

Exclusive Experiences & Access

  • Twenty (20) tickets with two (2) reserved tables near the stage

  • Invitation for one (1) representative to appear as a guest on United is the Way Radio with UWSELA President & CEO Michael Williamson, highlighting your partnership and community support

SPONSOR ANNUAL MEETING

Impact Sponsor

$5,000

Recognition & Visibility

  • Company name included in digital promotional materials:

    • Event website

    • Email announcements

    • Social media thank-you post

  • Company logo featured on:

    • Shared Impact Sponsor slide

    • Event website linking to company homepage

  • Acknowledgement from the podium at program open and close

Event Access

  • Ten (10) tickets with one (1) reserved table in premium location

SPONSOR ANNUAL MEETING

Changemaker Sponsor

$2,500

Recognition & Visibility

  • Company name listed on event website and printed program

  • Company logo featured on shared Changemaker Sponsor slide

  • Recognition in social media thank-you post

Event Access

  • Ten (10) tickets with one (1) reserved table

SPONSOR ANNUAL MEETING

Supporter Sponsor

$1,000

Recognition & Visibility

  • Company name listed in printed event program

  • Company name on event PowerPoint

Event Access

  • Four (4) tickets at a reserved table

SPONSOR ANNUAL MEETING

Friends of UWSELA

$500

Recognition & Visibility

  • Company name listed in printed event program

SPONSOR ANNUAL MEETING
SPONSORSHIP FORM

For questions about tickets, sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jamie Clark at jamiec@unitedwaysela.org

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SPONSORSHIPS

Recognition & Visibility

  • “Presented by” naming recognition and prominent placement on all event materials (print and digital)

    • Event website

    • Press release mention

    • Email invitations and announcement

    • Blog post mention

    • Two social media posts

    • For example: United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s Annual Meeting Presented By: Pan-American Life Insurance

  • Logo on event slides as Presenting Sponsor
  • Logo featured on event website linking to company homepage
  • Acknowledgement from the podium at program open and close

Exclusive Experiences & Access

  • 20 tickets with two (2) reserved tables near the stage

  • Invitation for one (1) representative to appear as a guest on United is the Way Radio with UWSELA President & CEO Michael Williamson, highlighting your partnership and community support

Recognition & Visibility

  • Company name included in digital promotional materials:

    • Event website

    • Email announcement

    • Social media thank-you post

    • Logo featured on shared

    • Impact Sponsor slide

    • Logo featured on event website linking to company homepage

    • Acknowledgement from the podium at program open and close

Event Access

  • 10 tickets with one (1) reserved table in premium location

ecognition & Visibility

  • Company name on event website and printed program

  • Logo featured on shared Changemaker Sponsor slide

  • Recognition in social media thank you post

Event Access

  • 10 tickets with one (1) reserved table

Recognition & Visibility

  • Company name listed in printed event program and on event PowerPoint

Event Access

  • 4 tickets at a reserved table

Recognition & Visibility

  • Company name listed in printed event program

SPONSOR ANNUAL MEETING

2026 UNITED AWARDS

Public
Policy Award

Julie Stokes

Outstanding
Communications

POLA Marketing

Community
Impact Partner

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Edward J. Krause
Volunteer of the Year

Michelle Delery

Lisa Arseneaux
ECC of the Year

Heidi Kiesling

PAST ANNUAL MEETINGS

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Helena Moreno

Campaign Email:  letsgo@helenamorenola.com
Contact Phone Number:  (504) 655-2878


Campaign Website and Social Media Handles
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@HelenamorenoHQ  |  @helenamorenola

Commitment: If elected, would you dedicate additional funding in the City budget for early care and education?

Yes.

If so, how would you prioritize it in the budget?

Both in the state legislature and city council, I’ve been a strong supporter of bringing early childhood education to New Orleans. In 2018, we allocated the first $1.5M in city funds for additional seats. As Council President, we doubled that to $3M. I was the lead author to put the pre-k millage on the ballot, providing millions more. I will continue this work as mayor. As for additional funding for pre-k, is there anything more important? We have demonstrated to the public that local government can make progress on this issue with increased resources. There are competing priorities, especially when it comes to drainage, but our kids desperately need pre-k, and so do our parents, who are under pressure to be both caregiver and financial provider.

Commitment:  If elected, will you use your power and platform to advocate at the state and federal levels for sustained early childhood funding? If yes, please describe the specific actions you will take to do this.

Yes.

Every leader at the local, state, and federal levels should be working together to provide high-quality early childhood education to our young people. I will always shout from the rooftops about the enormous benefits of Head Start and pre-k, along with Medicaid, SNAP, public housing, and kids’ programming on PBS. As mayor, I will lead a broad intergovernmental relations effort with constant coordination between city leadership, the legislative delegation, and advocates. I don’t think anyone is listening, for now, but that can change. More broadly, this is why the mayoral election is so important. New Orleans needs to stand on its own two feet. No one is coming to rescue us, so we must be strong in the face of unprecedented economic, environmental, and political headwinds.

Commitment: If elected, will you commit to ensuring our early care and education providers can keep their doors open, grow their business, pay a living wage to their teachers, and help ensure families and educators can continue to afford to live in the city? If yes, please describe the specific actions you will take to do this.

Yes.

Child care providers will have a strong supporter in the mayor’s office when I am elected. Our city hall will serve as a hub, connecting needs and resources, with a focus on streamlining red tape for critical service providers, such as those offering child care. It is not enough to have more early childhood seats; we need quality. Even at current levels of local and state funding, pre-K early education programs exist in an environment where low wages are the norm and facilities are often in disrepair. The current climate at the state and federal levels may preclude additional funds. Yet, at the local level, as I mentioned earlier, is there anything more important than pre-k? We have demonstrated to the public that local government can make progress on this issue with increased resources.

Commitment: If elected, would you commit to ensuring essential local workers – including those in city government – can access childcare through local providers, and that private sector employers do their part in ensuring their employees can access the childcare they need to work, be productive, and grow our economy? If yes, please elaborate on how you would fulfill this commitment.

Yes.

I will always advocate amongst employers and at the state level for a real-living wage that can provide for a family. In workplaces across New Orleans and at city hall, I see parents working double time, struggling to keep up due to a lack of child care. Part of the answer is more public school seats for children aged 6 months to 4 years old. For older kids, I want NORD to do more. A lot more. I have been a leader in expanding NORD’s budget to record highs. Now the goal is to maximize services during non-school hours. Summer enrichment is especially crucial to prevent any backslide. In short, I want to usher in a NORD Renaissance, especially after school. This would go a long way, especially for working parents who need a few more critical hours of support before they can leave work.

Commitment: If elected, will you commit to maintaining this office and protecting these investments?

Yes.

How will you ensure these efforts are sustained beyond your term and are prioritized in future budgets?

Yes. I helped lead the effort for early childhood education with Agenda for Children, and I will commit to maintaining and protecting these early childhood investments. They were hard won, and we cannot lose them. If anything, we need an expansion, which will be the key subject of future budgets, which must balance ALL the city’s needs. The bottom line: we must support families, or else they will simply leave, and New Orleans will not have a future.