Helping young people realize their full potential
United Way Southwest Louisiana understands that education is a cornerstone for community development and individual empowerment. By focusing on creating pathways to better education, they recognize that equipping individuals with knowledge and skills is pivotal for fostering personal growth, economic stability, and overall community resilience. Education opens doors to opportunities, enabling people to improve their living conditions and contribute meaningfully to society. This commitment to enhancing educational access and quality underpins United Way's mission to mobilize communities into action so that everyone can thrive regardless of their background or life experiences. Through their comprehensive approach, they are addressing more than just immediate needs. Still, they are also investing in the long-term prosperity of Southwest Louisiana, ensuring that the foundations for a brighter future are laid for everyone.
OUR GOAL
United Way of Southwest Louisiana's goal is a 92% graduation rate.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS
OUR FOCUS
Children enter school ready and are successful in primary school.
OUR PRIORITY AREAS
- Early Childhood
- School Readiness
- Early Grade Reading Proficiency
YOUTH SUCCESS
OUR FOCUS
Youth graduate secondary school and have the knowledge, skills and credentials to obtain family sustaining employment.
OUR PRIORITY AREAS
- Middle School Transition
- High School Success
OUR EDUCATION PARTNERS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early Childhood: Academic Achievement
School Readiness: Summer Learning
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SWLA
Summer Mentoring
School Readiness: Structured Enrichment
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ACADIANA
Project Learn
OUR EDUCATION PARTNERS FOR YOUTH SUCCESS
Middle School Transition: Youth Development
GIRL SCOUTS OF LA
PINES TO THE GULF CHAPTER
Girls Leadership Experience
GIRLIE GIRLS MENTORING PROGRAM
Mentoring Program
High School Success: Young Adult Development
SWLA YOUTH FOUNDATION
Unfiltered Facts
OUR EDUCATION INITIATIVES
United Way of Southwest Louisiana has the ability to initiate projects independently in each of our four focus areas. These Initiatives address important community needs not already being met that we have identified as critical needs. They can be used to address emergency needs during times of natural disasters or critical community needs not being met.
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