Literacy Kits given to local Calcasieu Parish students

Literacy Kits inspire a love for reading in the children who receive them and creativity in the dedicated volunteers who assemble them. Each kit includes one book and volunteer designed props, games, or other activities to make the reading interactive.

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United Way of Southwest Louisiana Honored with Dedication Award for Service to Community

Casey Tingle, Director of the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), and Vicki Travis, President of Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association (LEPA), awarded United Way of Southwest Louisiana with the 2022 LEPA Dedication Award. The award ceremony is part of the annual Louisiana Emergency Management Conference (LEMC) at Golden Nugget Lake Charles.

Summer of Service Youth Program

Summer of Service is geared to teens age 13 to 18. Projects assist local community members recovering from the hurricanes and flooding. 2022 schedule is available now.

When You Give, You Receive in Return

Programs funded by United Way of Southwest Louisiana are closely monitored by volunteers and staff to ensure their success at making our community a better place to live, work and raise our families.

Meet ALICE

The updated ALICE Report places a spotlight on a large population of hard-working residents who work at low-paying jobs, have little or no savings and who are just one emergency or crisis from falling into poverty.

Promise from our President & CEO

While we can never be certain of the future, one thing I can guarantee you is that United Way of Southwest Louisiana will be here meeting needs and caring for people no matter what comes our way.

We Have a Story to Tell ...

For 82 years, United Way of Southwest Louisiana has been committed to building strong, successful families and strengthening our community. Join us as we continue to address the underlying causes of community problems, transform lives and create opportunities for a good life for all!