United Way of Southwest Louisiana has helped people for more than 81 years. Through hurricanes, economic downturns, a global pandemic and more, Southwest Louisiana has trusted United Way to provide monetary and voluntary assistance in times of need. As a community united, we have done just that. We've created a safety net, but it’s not enough. For our community to move forward we must continue to move people and families to positions of lasting independence.
Our mission is to unite Southwest Louisiana to address our human needs. In doing so, we will identify important issues while continuing to fund local organizations that improve community conditions. Creating lasting changes in community conditions is challenging and requires each community to work together to be successful.
The Community Impact Business Model includes United Way Initiatives:
HEALTH
United Against Child Hunger
833.TXT.TEEN
Crisis Online Chat
EDUCATION
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
WriteStart
Literacy Kits
ECONOMIC MOBILITY
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)
Calcasieu Prisoner Reentry Program
Matched Savings Program
BASIC NEEDS
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Disaster Preparedness
Summer of Service
The Path Home
The application process begins with an online Letter of Intent (LOI).
Before applying for funding, please make sure your organization meets ALL of the below requirements:
Priority for funding is given to nonprofit organizations with a significant alignment with United Way of Southwest Louisiana's stated objectives including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion along with the overall stability of the program, the use of evidence-based programming and financial accountability/transparency.
Priority for funding is also given to programs who target the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population in Southwest Louisiana.
e-CImpact is United Way of Southwest Louisiana's
online community impact management system for agencies
and Community Impact Division volunteers.
