United Way Southwest Louisiana has been receiving visits from a diverse range of media agencies, both local and international. Take a look at the most noteworthy moments captured by these journalists in recent years. Discover the inspiring stories that have been reported on United Way's impactful work in the community. With United Way's commitment to making a positive difference, it's no surprise that they've caught the attention of media outlets far and wide.
Explore the highlights and see for yourself why United Way Southwest Louisiana is making waves in the world of philanthropy.
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Good Morning America interviewing United Way of Southwest Louisiana volunteers
US Senator Bill Cassidy visits United Way of Southwest Louisiana
President of United Way for Jackson & George Counties Tee McCovey visits United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Liskow & Lewis cook for storm victims at United Way of Southwest Louisiana's Cameron Louisiana relief site
CenterPoint Energy donates hurricane relief to United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Cajun Bug Exterminating's owner Kimi Hargraves donates to hurricane relief
Florida Power & Light linemen donate to United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Morningstar Farms & Union Pacific Railroad donate tomato products to United Way of Southwest Louisiana
BioLab KiK Products donates bleach, hand sanitizer, pool chlorine and financial funds to hurricane relief at United Way
Swedish Public TV
Report with Denise Durel and United Way clients about storm recovery
Gator 99.5
Inaugural Reelin' For Warriors Fishing Rodeo in Lake Charles
Lafayette Daily Advertiser
United Way of Southwest Louisiana helping to send kids to summer camps
American Press
Free tax prep available across SWLA
United Way offering grants to nonprofits
Wining & Dining: La Food & Wine Fest to offer area true culinary treat
United Way launches fire relief fund
United Way's Summer of Service Initiative looking for teen volunteers
Lacy Lavergne serves others during tax season
107Jamz
https://107jamz.com/fishing-rodeo-lake-charles/
Bangor Daily News, Quotes Denise Durel, President & CEO, United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Climate change making back to back hurricanes increasingly likely
AP NEWS Quotes Denise Durel, President & CEO, United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Mississippi tornado victims wonder, 'How can we rebuild?'
KATC ABC News Acadiana's Newschannel
United Way of Southwest Louisiana assist in Mississippi tornado aftermath
Biz New Orleans
Second annual early ed month focuses on need for investment
KPLC TV
Lasagna Fest helps tackle food insecurity
United Way offering grants to nonprofits
Entergy offering bill assistance
United Way offers grant to summer youth programs
United Way holds Battle for the Paddle jambalaya cookoff
United Way launches Fire Relief Fund
Increasing number of SWLA people can't make ends meet
Resources for Tiger Island Fire victims
United Way assisting seniors through Power To Care
Jennings Daily News
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Consecutive hurricanes will be more frequent
THE ADVOCATE
A crucial connection: Louisiana 211 provides vital assistance throughout Louisiana
SWEDISH PUBLIC TELEVISION SVT
https://www.svtplay.se/video/jE3N36P/rapport/igar-19-30
KPLC-TV
United Way holds Battle for the Paddle
MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE
'A Calling' - Volunteers help Lake Charles' slow rebuild
CARLY BERLIN/SOUTHERLY
Lake Charles Mental Health Guide
A project through the Pulitzer Center
NEWSWIRES
Inaugural Louisiana Food & Wine Festival Announced
KLFY
United Way SWLA accepting letters of intent from nonprofits
6PARKNEWS
United Way SWLA offers summer youth program
KPLC TV
Giving Tuesday: Give back to your community
Lake Charles celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a Cajun twist
https://www.kplctv.com/2022/08/19/united-way-swla-says-entergy-bill-payment-assistance-now-closed/
United Way of SWLA announces Entergy utility assistance program
United Way Summer of Service program
Calcasieu Parish School Board Employees donate to United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Rain Carbon employees donate to United Way of Southwest Louisiana
United Way of SWLA offering free tax initiative
United Way SWLA holds workshop to help spot human trafficking
United Way of SWLA set to host cook off, Battle for the Paddle on March 17
Demand exceeds supply of free motel rooms
United Way of SWLA offering free tax initiative
United Way of SWLA holding virtual "Understanding Human Trafficking" event
Calcasieu, federal officials form task force to prevent human trafficking
Hotel rooms offered for Lake Area residents during freezing temperatures
United Way accepting donations to aid Kentucky tornado victims
Teens help senior citizens with their technological needs
Recovery assistance offered starting next week
Summer of Service program offers teens the chance to make impact
United Way of SWLA, La Department of Health partner for Opioid Resource Line
JD Bank donates $42,800 to United Way
United Way offering property cleanup services by dialing 211
United Way of SWLA launches free rides to vaccine sites
Free books for children in the lake area
United Way assists community with FEMA appeals
United Way to assist community with FEMA Appeals
More efforts to assist the community
United Way to hold grocery distribution in April
Local nonprofit gives furniture to families in need
Local organizations form Rebuilding SWLA
United Way of Southwest Louisiana extends relief efforts
Water being given away Friday in two locations
Shelter & food to be provided to homeless individuals during upcoming freeze
Historic multi-million dollar donation to United Way of Southwest Louisiana
United Way of Southwest Louisiana hosts first toy drive
Saturday holiday meal giveaway
United Way free toy distribution this Saturday
Tampa Bay Bucs Andrew Adams supports United Way of Southwest Louisiana with My Cause, My Cleats
Holiday helpings family meal giveaway
United Way of Southwest Louisiana asks residents who used relief center to take survey
United Way of Southwest Louisiana to donate Thanksgiving turkeys
United Way of Southwest Louisiana helps community despite personal impacts by Hurricane Laura
AT&T donates to Hurricane Laura relief
Entergy donates to local nonprofits
Westlake Chemical donating $500,000 to Hurricane Laura relief
NFL receiver Trey Quinn starts Gofundme for hometown hurricane recovery for United Way
Calcasieu officials give Friday Hurricane Laura recovery update with United Way president/CEO
Community Connections Workshop with United Way and City goes virtual
United Way and Second Harvest team up to feed Southwest Louisiana
Drive-in movie theater proceeds support United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Smoke & Barrel hosts drive-in movies at Chennault with United Way
United Way food distribution feeds hundreds
Food distribution from 11 to 1 Tuesday at Prien Lake Mall
United Way of SWLA and Second Harvest Food Bank serve hundreds of families
Feeding of homeless shifts with United Way president and CEO after nonprofits close
United Way raises awareness about 211 phone service
The Path Home: an initiative to combat homelessness in the lake area
Financial experts discuss ways to improve credit score with United Way
United Way of Southwest Louisiana to provide weekend food packs this summer
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to thousands of children
Phillips 66 holds kickball tournament to benefit United Way
United Way of Southwest Louisiana announces new initiative to combat homelessness
Simulation aims to create sympathy for those in poverty
New report indicates poverty increase
GOOD MORNING AMERICA
NEWS 15 FOX 15
211 Resource Line Showed 284% Increase in 2020
KATC 3 ABC Acadiana's Newschannel
Virtual seminar on human trafficking offered
Hurricane victims and homeless sheltering in hotels for weather
Hotel rooms to be made available in SWLA ahead of upcoming cold
United Way funding available for nonprofits in five parishes
United Way offers furniture for Laura Victims
Property Cleanup Available after Severe Weather, Flooding
Groceries and pet food distributed in Lake Charles by United Way
Recovery Resource Fair planned with United Way
United Way of Southwest Louisiana plans Grocery Distribution
United Way seeking volunteers to help with FEMA Appeals
Mackenzie Scott donates to United Way of Southwest Louisiana
United Way to distribute thousands of toys to children in need
American Press, Lake Charles, LA
New Calcasieu Parish Coalition Aims to End Exploitation
Calcasieu DA holding expungement event
Battle for the Paddle: Shake your shamrock at Jambalaya Cookoff
United Way of SWLA sheltering community members in area hotels
Hotel Rooms available from United Way of SWLA during course of freezing temperatures
Local nonprofit eager to assist victims of Kentucky tornadoes
United Way of SWLA launches fund for hurricane victims
VITA recruiting volunteers for tax assistance program
Team Players at United Way of Sw La
Helping homeless a lot harder after storms
United Way to assist with FEMA Appeals
United Way of SW La launches Hurricane Laura disaster fund
United Way of SW La awarded grant from Humana Medicaid Covid-19 relief fund
United Way of SW La. gets $5 million dollar donation
United Way survey designed to assess economic impact of virus on La
United Way of SWLA bracing for Coronavirus impact
Two-night double feature drive-in movie event at Chennault to benefit United Way of SW La.
BEAUREGARD DAILY NEWS
THE ADVOCATE - BATON ROUGE, LA
'The need is so great': Nonprofits worry that Hurricane Laura donations are trailing off
United Way of SWLA gets $5 million boost from Mackenzie Scott
PIX-11 NEWS New York, NY
Months after dual hurricanes, slow recovery for southwest louisiana
WFTS ABC Action News Tampa Bay
Months later, recovery still slow
WMAR-2 NEWS - BALTIMORE
SLOW RECOVERY IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA
THE DENVER 7 ABC NEWS - DENVER
Months after dual hurricanes, slow recovery
GOFUNDME FUNDRAISERS FROM OUT OF TOWN
WGNO New Orleans, LA
Trey Quinn helping his hometown after Hurricane Laura
How you can help the people of Lake Charles
Donate now to Hurricane Laura Relief
How New Orleans can step up and give back to those in Lake Charles
97.3 - THE DAWG RADIO
United Way of Southwest Louisiana receives historic donation
KALB
United Way of Southwest Louisiana provided 623 individuals with shelter last weekend
United Way of Southwest Louisiana receives CGM donation
BECI
Employees Donated to United Way of Southwest Louisiana
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
McNeese Receives Donation from United Way
NEWSBREAK
United Way of Southwest Louisiana to distribute groceries and pet food
YAHOO! NEWS
United Way of Southwest Louisiana hosts grocery giveaway
THE WEST SIDE JOURNAL
Lake Charles mayor urges help through United Way of Southwest Louisiana
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
GSU football teamed up with United Way of SWLA to assist with Hurricane Laura
MSN
United Way of Southwest Louisiana hosts Grocery Giveaway
BRPROUD
Donate to United Way Hurricane Laura Response Fund
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana Donates $20,000 to Aid Louisianans Rebuilding Their Lives
HOUMA TIMES
United Way assists victims of Hurricane Ida
KADN
Entergy employees donate to United Way of SWLA
United Way of Southwest Louisiana Supply Drive For Houma and Thibodaux Area Following Hurricane Ida
ENTERGY
Online Bill Credit Application Information Now Available
LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Yahoo!news
United Way Southwest Louisiana hosts food giveaway
NBCNEWS.COM
Zeta upgraded to hurricane as weary Gulf Coast residents await landfall
