Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed
We are bringing together Louisiana business leaders, funders, human service providers and the media interested in ways to implement data-driven solutions to lift up our ALICE families.
This one-day summit will include panel discussions and speakers.
- Breakfast & Lunch Included
- Business Attire
- Free Parking
- 8 am to 5 pm
Focus Areas During the One-Day Conference
Employers
Discussions about major employment sectors in Louisiana that have creatively changed their internal practices to help their employees achieve financial stability and ways United Way Southwest Louisiana can assist employers in these challenges.
Policymakers
Discussions on the legislative landscape, workforce development and ways that policymakers implement changes that United Way Southwest Louisiana bring to their attention so ALICE families can be empowered.
Housing
Discussing access to attainable housing that is safe, within reach of good school zones and ways United Way Southwest Louisiana can successfully address the housing crisis for ALICE families.
Data in Action
Discussing the innovations in research methodology and targeted interventions by zip code and how nonprofits such as United Way Southwest Louisiana have developed their methods and continue to improve and innovate.
Speakers & Panelists
Louisiana State Representative Jason Hughes, House District 100 and Vice Chair House Appropriations
Dr. Stephanie Hoopes, National Director, United for ALICE, United Way of Northern New Jersey
Jaimie Hebert, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Louisiana
Patty Riddlebarger, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, Entergy Louisiana
Mayor Nic Hunter, City of Lake Charles
Cindy Bishop, President, Checkmate Strategies
Sarah Berthelot, President & CEO, Louisiana Association of United Ways
Norman Morris, CEO, LA Realtors Association
Ken Oldham, President & CEO, United Way of Frederick County
Kathleen Cannon, President & CEO, United Way of Broward County
