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WHO WE ARE
United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. We fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community we serve.
United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. We invite you to be part of the change.
PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA
United Way SELA’s Public Policy team advocates year-round for policies and programs that advance our mission to eradicate poverty in Southeast Louisiana and stabilize ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.
ALICE highlights individuals and families across Louisiana who work hard, yet cannot afford the basics. ALICE lives paycheck to paycheck with little to no savings - one emergency from falling into poverty.
We work collaboratively across sectors to advance bipartisan policies in health, education, financial stability, and community strengthening that create opportunities for vulnerable households to thrive. Together, we can create truly equitable communities.
View our recent public policy work below, and sign up here to become an advocate.
United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s 2024 Proposed Agenda
United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s (UWSELA) 2024 State Legislative Agenda, United for a Safe and Prosperous Community, continues to advance our efforts to eradicate poverty in Southeast Louisiana through our Blueprint for Prosperity and support ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. ALICE represents the growing number of hardworking households across our state who are employed but unable to afford basic necessities (including housing, child care, health care, food, and transportation).
United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s 2024 Proposed Agenda
United Way of Southeast Louisiana Public Policy 2024 State Legislative Agenda, United for a Safe and Prosperous Community, will continue to advance our fight to eradicate poverty in Southeast Louisiana through the Blueprint for Prosperity and support ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.
EVENTS
Public Policy Educational Sessions
Each year, United Way of Southeast Louisiana creates a state legislative agenda that advances our fight to eradicate poverty and stabilize ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.
Our Public Policy Committee is hosting a series of educational sessions to gain insight from experts on key public policy issues as we develop a comprehensive legislative agenda.
Session #1
Speakers included: State Budget & Louisiana Budget Project Legislative Priorities - Jan Moller, Executive Director, Louisiana Budget Project; Early Care & Education Legislative Priorities FY 24 - Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Executive Director, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children; Paid Family Leave - Stacey Roussel, Deputy Director, Louisiana Budget Project; Health, Maternal Health, and Well-Being - Frankie Robertson, Founder & President, The Amandla Group, LLC; Community Strengthening - The Power Coalition Legislative Priorities - Morgan Shannon, Deputy Director, The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice
Session #2
Speakers included: Secretary David Matlock, Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services; Dr. Jenna Chiasson, Deputy Superintendent – Louisiana Department of Education; Mariah Wineski, Executive Director, Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence – LACDV Priorities FY 24
Early Care and Education Advocacy Forum: Child Care Crisis Threatens Women’s Workforce Gains – Louisiana Must Act
Collaborating and convening is the cornerstone of many successful projects at UWSELA. On Oct. 11, UWSELA, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Agenda for Children, and partners hosted the Early Care and Education Advocacy Forum to address Louisiana’s childcare crisis and examine its far-reaching impacts on women's workforce participation, economic stability, and early childhood development.
2023 Louisiana Legislative Champions
United Way of Southeast Louisiana and the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children honored their 2023 Early Care and Education Legislative Champions and United Way SELA’s 2023 Legislative Champions and Public Policy Collaborative Partners on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Governor's Mansion.
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