Courageous Enough to Care Enough
Women Leaders of Change: Dr. Takeisha Davis
9-8-2022
Basic Needs
10 Highlights from Louisiana’s 2022 Legislative Session
In the public policy arena, progress is often incremental and takes years of persistent effort. But the pay-off – systems-level positive change – makes the case for advocacy crystal clear.
Williamson’s Notes: Still on the Move
In the wake of Ida’s devastation, our United Way of Southeast Louisiana team laced up their shoes, donned their best LIVE UNITED shirts (or perhaps cleanest), and provided critical boots-on-the-ground relief to many of the hardest-hit areas we serve. As quickly as we received monetary and supply donations, we’ve worked at the speed of need to move them back out into the communities to aid struggling families and nonprofit partners.
United Way announces regional relief pop-ups
9/7/21
United Way announces regional relief pop-ups to help stabilize households affected by Hurricane Ida
Supplies, resources, support to deploy across United Way’s seven-parish service area
United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) to host regional relief pop-ups to provide food, supplies and FEMA/other disaster application support via Southeast Louisiana Legal Services to vulnerable families affected by Hurricane Ida.
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Hurricane Ida: United Way Makes First Fund Distributions to Meet Urgent Needs
9/3/21
United Way makes first fund distributions to meet urgent needs, opens public material donation sites
New Orleans Saints players join WWL-TV in calls for additional support, outline funding strategy for continued Ida relief
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United Way Requesting Donations to Hurricane Ida Relief
8/27/21
United Way Requesting Donations to Support Hurricane Ida Relief
NEW ORLEANS – United Way of Southeast Louisiana – in partnership with WWL-TV Channel 4 – is encouraging public donations to its Hurricane Ida Relief Fund to support households affected by the storm.
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Williamson’s Notes: Protect what matters most during Make-A-Will Month
8.26.21
Williamson’s Notes: Protect what matters most during Make-A-Will Month
August is National Make-A-Will Month, an important reminder to create some peace of mind in planning for the future.
Everyone needs a will, whether you’re 18 or 80. It’s a critical necessity to save time, money, and stress for your loved ones while also ensuring you have a say in who receives your property and assets.
Progress for ALICE: 2021 Louisiana Legislative Wrap-Up
7.21.2021
Highlights from the 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session
The nine short weeks of the 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session resulted in over 480 new measures signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards.
That’s a lot to track, but we’ve got you covered.