We're still reeling after the sizzling success of our St. Tammany Red Beans 'N' Rice Cook-Offs! Together, we raised almost $34k for vital programs, like suicide prevention and mental health services. Dive into the details in our Red Beans 'N' Rice Recap: unitedwaysela.org/st-tammany-red…

Essential workers, hailed as heroes during the pandemic, are still grapple with financial instability. Read UWSELA President Michael Williamson's Nola.com Op-Ed urging unity in addressing ALICE workers' struggles 🔗nola.com/opinions/guest…

May we never forget. Today we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001 - to remember the heroes who rushed towards danger, the first responders who risked everything, and the countless individuals who demonstrated their resilience in the face of tragedy.

HMFA Louisiana Chapter & St. Martin’s Episcopal in Metairie held school supply drives benefiting Wilcox Academy of Early Learning. Thanks to these partners, families will be prepared as they return to school! Thank you for helping these students get off to a great start!

Meet the 18 community members selected for our Fall 2023 Marsiglia Institute of Justice cohort. They're diving deep into the U.S. Constitution, exploring its core principles in this 12-week course. Learn more: unitedwaysela.org/news/marsiglia…

Your voice matters, and so does your vote. Today is National Voter Registration Day and we're encouraging everyone to play their part in shaping the future of our community. Let's make our voices heard together. Register Here: 🔗voterportal.sos.la.gov/VoterRegistrat…

Join us at the Early Childcare and Education Advocacy Forum as we deep dive into this critical issue at local, state, and federal levels and discuss how we can make a difference together. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/early-care-a…

Join us this Friday, Sept. 29, at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, as we honor Robert W. Merrick, Chairman of the Board, Latter & Blum, with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. Celebrate Bob's legacy of generosity and community commitment. RSVP now: 🔗unitedwaysela.org/Tocqueville2023

Join us October 3, 2023 at our Prosperity Centers for tips on reducing your utility bill! Sign up for this workshop instructed by WST Electric (Covington) and Entergy (New Orleans) and take charge of your energy destiny! Learn More: unitedwaysela.org/how-reduce-you…

Mushrooms aren't just for pizza toppings; they're a powerhouse of health benefits like supporting bone health & aiding weight loss. Discover 8 health benefits of mushrooms. Brought to you by our partners at SingleCare . singlecare.com/blog/benefits-…

Network with inspiring women, learn about Women United's funding partners, & enjoy the stunning views overlooking the French Quarter at the Women United Wine on the Rooftop Annual Kick-Off membership event. Visit the 🔗 below for details. Register: eventbrite.com/e/652335140967…

#Halloween is almost here! Remember: 🎃 Some kids come from ALICE families that don't have time or $$ to invest in a costume. 🎃 It's OK for older kids to trick-or-treat, too. For some, candy might be a rare treat. 🎃 Learn more about ALICE children here: UnitedForALICE.org/Focus-Children

United Way of Southeast Louisiana has partnered with Resilia, a tech-for-good social enterprise, to enhance the capacity of BIPOC-led nonprofits serving our seven parish region. Read the press release to see our participating partners: unitedwaysela.org/news/united-wa…

Young Leaders United is hitting the pickleball court and you should join us! Connect with fellow young professionals as we network over some friendly matches of pickleball at The Exchange Pickleball + Bar. Registration 🔗: neworleanschamber.org/events/details…

LA parents of children under 5: Help us advocate for policies that best address your child care needs! Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey. #LouisianaChildCareParentPoll 🔗 bit.ly/3rlGvsB

Collaborative grant funding opportunity opens today. Eligible collaboratives must support a group of organizations and stakeholders taking a unified approach to foster systems-level change across the region. Application and Eligibility Requirements: unitedwaysela.org/CollaborativeG…

UWSELA President and CEO, Michael Williamson, was featured on WWL Radio Show, Tommy on Tuesday, where he addressed the issue of food insecurity and its impact on ALICE families. For more information, please visit unitedwaysela.org/alice-report. WWL Radio

Thank you ⁦United Way SELA⁩ for an exceptional Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at CP Mitchell Park!! Thanks to ⁦Southeastern LA Univ⁩ team members for your service. What a great impact for our community!! 💚💛

Ochsner Health Shoutout to STEM Fellows sponsors: @BCBSLA, Capital Area United Way (Baton Rouge), Halliburton, NBA Foundation, Lockheed Martin, The Keller Family Foundation, The RosaMary Foundation, New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board, CDC Foundation, United Way SELA. 🤝

Our thoughts are with those impacted by the storms today. UWSELA and WWL-TV are encouraging public donations to the Disaster Relief Fund to help communities recover from the damaging storms. Click to donate and access relief resources. unitedwaysela.org/disaster