Basic Needs

20th annual “Got Gumbo?” Cook-off in Review

We can finally answer the question. Yes, we "Got Gumbo" – at least everyone in attendance at our 20^th annual “Got Gumbo?” Cook-off had their fill.

Thank you to the attendees, sponsors, judges, volunteers, and competitors who helped make this year’s event the most successful yet!

As always, the event is in good fun, but it supports a serious cause – United Way’s gumbo of services, which nurtures the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community we serve throughout our seven-parish service area.

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Courageous Enough to Care Enough

Women Leaders of Change: Dr. Takeisha Davis

9-8-2022

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10 Highlights from Louisiana’s 2022 Legislative Session

In the public policy arena, progress is often incremental and takes years of persistent effort. But the pay-off – systems-level positive change – makes the case for advocacy crystal clear.

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Williamson’s Notes: Still on the Move

In the wake of Ida’s devastation, our United Way of Southeast Louisiana team laced up their shoes, donned their best LIVE UNITED shirts (or perhaps cleanest), and provided critical boots-on-the-ground relief to many of the hardest-hit areas we serve. As quickly as we received monetary and supply donations, we’ve worked at the speed of need to move them back out into the communities to aid struggling families and nonprofit partners.

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United Way announces regional relief pop-ups

9/7/21

United Way announces regional relief pop-ups to help stabilize households affected by Hurricane Ida

Supplies, resources, support to deploy across United Way’s seven-parish service area

United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) to host regional relief pop-ups to provide food, supplies and FEMA/other disaster application support via Southeast Louisiana Legal Services to vulnerable families affected by Hurricane Ida.

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Hurricane Ida: United Way Makes First Fund Distributions to Meet Urgent Needs

9/3/21

United Way makes first fund distributions to meet urgent needs, opens public material donation sites

New Orleans Saints players join WWL-TV in calls for additional support, outline funding strategy for continued Ida relief

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United Way Requesting Donations to Hurricane Ida Relief

8/27/21

United Way Requesting Donations to Support Hurricane Ida Relief

NEW ORLEANS – United Way of Southeast Louisiana – in partnership with WWL-TV Channel 4 – is encouraging public donations to its Hurricane Ida Relief Fund to support households affected by the storm.

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Williamson’s Notes: Protect what matters most during Make-A-Will Month

8.26.21

Williamson’s Notes: Protect what matters most during Make-A-Will Month

August is National Make-A-Will Month, an important reminder to create some peace of mind in planning for the future.

Everyone needs a will, whether you’re 18 or 80. It’s a critical necessity to save time, money, and stress for your loved ones while also ensuring you have a say in who receives your property and assets.