United Way SWLA

🍲 Battle for the Paddle is BACK! Join us March 11, 2027, at the Lake Charles Event Center for jambalaya, pastalaya, live music & friendly competition! 🏆 Team registration and sponsorships are OPEN! Sign up today: unitedwayswla.org/battle

🚗 The kids need to get to school. Parents need to get to work. Then the CHECK ENGINE light comes on in the family's only vehicle. For working ALICE families, one repair bill can threaten an entire month's financial stability. 💙 MORE MONTH THAN MONEY. unitedwayswla.org/ALICE

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from United Way Southwest Louisiana! 🧡🖤 Wishing everyone a safe and spook-tacular Halloween filled with fun, costumes and plenty of treats! 🍬🦇 #HappyHalloween #UnitedWaySWLA #LiveUnited

💙 HEY, JENNINGS! Who's someone in your community who deserves a BIG THANK YOU? A teacher? Neighbor? Coworker? Local business? 👏 Give them a SHOUTOUT and tell us why! Let's celebrate the people who make Jeff Davis Parish special! #JenningsLA #LiveUnited

📚🎃 Our United Way SWLA team had a great time at Fenton Elementary’s Literacy Night! From the Book Fair to Halloween fun, it was a wonderful evening encouraging a love of reading and bringing families together! #UnitedWaySWLA #LiteracyMatters #LiveUnited

We're looking for VITA volunteers! 💙 Help local individuals and families file their taxes for FREE through United Way Southwest Louisiana's VITA program. No tax experience needed—training is provided! Learn more and sign up: unitedwayswla.org/vitavolunt…

💙 HEY, DeRIDDER! Who makes your community a better place? A teacher, neighbor, coworker or local business? 👏 Give them a BIG SHOUTOUT! Tag someone who deserves recognition and tell us why! #DeRidderLA #BeauregardParish #LiveUnited

🇺🇸 Veterans in Calcasieu & Jeff Davis Parishes! Need a computer? 💻 We're partnering with Compudopt, supported by AT&T, for a FREE computer giveaway! No working computer at home? Register today! 🔗 form.fillout.com/t/wSd2UTHEv… Select "United Way of SW LA" when registering.

🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! ⚡ Eligible Entergy customers may qualify for a ONE-TIME $100 CREDIT on their electric bill! Funding is limited. One application per household. 📲 APPLY NOW: unitedwayswla.org/entergy-bi… PLEASE SHARE!

💙 LAKE CHARLES & SULPHUR! Who's someone in your community who deserves a BIG THANK YOU? A teacher? Neighbor? Coworker? Local business owner? 👇 Give them a shoutout and tell us why! Let's celebrate the people who make SWLA special! #LakeCharlesLA #SulphurLA #LiveUnited

💡 Need help with your Entergy Louisiana bill? Eligible customers in 3 United Way regions can apply for a one-time $100 credit starting Oct. 28 at 9 AM. Funding is limited. Get ready now! 🔗 unitedwayswla.org/entergy-bi… 🔁 PLEASE SHARE!

💸 MORE MONTH THAN MONEY. ALICE families are WORKING. They're earning paychecks, raising families and still struggling to cover basic needs. We're launching a series about the financial realities of working families in SWLA. 💙 unitedwayswla.org/ALICE #MoreMonthThanMoney

💙 A TWIC or Safety Card can be the barrier between a low-paying job and a better future. Last year, we helped 275 people obtain credentials to pursue better employment! THANK YOU to our sponsors who make it possible. unitedwayswla.org #LiveUnited

☕ Your barista. 🛒 Your cashier. 🏥 Your caregiver. You see ALICE workers every day. They're working hard but still struggling to afford basic necessities. 💙 Learn who ALICE is in Southwest Louisiana and how we're helping. unitedwayswla.org/ALICE #ALICE #LiveUnited

📚 Little Readers. Big Futures! ❤️ Our NEW literacy page has FREE activities, an Alphabet Scavenger Hunt, storytime questions & easy ways to make learning fun for young children! Explore it today! 🔤 unitedwayswla.org/little-rea… #UnitedWaySWLA #EarlyLiteracy

🍎 Working families face food insecurity, too! Our NEW Food Assistance Guide helps SWLA residents find food pantries, groceries and other resources. 📞 Call 211 FREE, 24/7. Every call helps us identify community needs! 👉 unitedwayswla.org/food-assis…

📚 This week, we delivered 456 Literacy Kits to 3 Jefferson Davis Parish schools! ❤️ Welsh Elementary: 144 STEM Kits ❤️ Lake Arthur Elementary: 180 Kits ❤️ Elton Elementary: 132 Kits Together, we're inspiring young readers and building brighter futures! #LIVEUNITED

📣💙💛 United Way Southwest Louisiana was proud to sponsor the Sulphur High School Cheerleading Team this year! We love supporting local students who demonstrate teamwork, dedication, leadership, and school spirit!

Building bridges and stronger communities! THANK YOU to Sacyr, working on the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge, for their generous $1,000 donation to United Way Southwest Louisiana! We're grateful for their investment in our community!

💜 Today, United Way Southwest Louisiana is wearing purple for #PurpleThursday! We stand with survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness about the importance of safe, supportive communities. Need help? Call 211 to connect with local resources.