Wednesday, April 5, 2017
ALICE study reveals increase in percent of Louisiana households struggling to afford basics
Updated United Way ALICE Report details size and scope of financial hardship in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – New research shows that in Louisiana, 723,077 households – fully 42 percent – struggled to afford basic household necessities in 2014, according to the United Way ALICE Report for Louisiana released today by the Louisiana Association of United Ways.
The original United Way ALICE Report...
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 30, 2016
Media Contact:Jennie O’LearyDirector of Marketing.727-224-1238joleary@educationalproducts.com
SCHOOL SUPPLY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM TO BENEFIT LOUISIANA STUDENTS FOLLOWING HISTORIC FLOODING
Educational Products, Inc. Partnering with Louisiana Association of United Ways for Online School Supply Drive
HOUSTON – In response to the historic flooding in...
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Friday, August 26, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE AND CARNIVAL CORPORATION TO GIVE $250,000 TO
AID ORGANIZATIONS
FOR LOUISIANA FLOOD RELIEF
Gift to be supplemented by opportunities for employees and guests to donate
MIAMI (Aug. 23, 2016) — Carnival Cruise Line and its parent company, Carnival Corporation, are giving a total of $250,000 to charitable organizations to support their efforts on behalf of victims of the Louisiana floods. The cruise line is donating $125,000 and its parent company is...
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Monday, August 22, 2016
AUGUST 22, 2016
SOCIAL IMPACT
by
21CF Staff
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Louisiana has been an important production hub for 21st Century Fox and the film and television industry as a whole, which is why the company saw an urgent need to respond to the damage and casualties caused by the unprecedented rains there last week. Today, 21CF is donating $100,000 to help the disaster relief efforts in the affected communities, where our production teams have lived and worked.
The...
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Friday, August 19, 2016
Friday, August 19, 2016Contact: Jennifer Raggio337-780-8794jennifer.raggio@unitedwayofacadiana.org
Supply distribution sites announced
United Way, American Red Cross release supply sites for those affected by flood
Lafayette, LA – Those affected by the flooding who need shelter or supplies can access services across Acadiana, according to United Way of Acadiana and American Red Cross.
People who need supplies can be helped at these official distribution sites:
Acadia Parish:
Old Wells Fargo...
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Wednesday, August 17, 2016Contact: Jennifer Raggio337-780-8794jennifer.raggio@unitedwayofacadiana.org
VOAD centralizes flood disaster recovery efforts
Organizations, groups asked to join VOAD to reduce duplication, streamline relief, recovery efforts
Lafayette, LA – Organizations or groups helping with flood disaster recovery and relief efforts are invited to join Acadiana Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD).
Acadiana VOAD is a network that collaborates and communicates to...
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Monday, August 15, 2016
CONTACT:Ashley MontagninoCapital Area United Way700 Laurel StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802phone - 225-282-3502cell - 225-202-4317fax - 225-383-9922email- ashleym@cauw.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Capital Area United Way Responds to Flood Disaster
Ways to give and volunteer
BATON ROUGE, LA (August 15, 2016) –
With the continuing devastation occurring in our community, Capital Area United Way is now accepting donations for flood relief. During this historic flood, most of our 10-parish area has been...
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Monday, August 15, 2016
Sunday, August 14, 2016Contact: Jennifer Raggio337-780-8794jennifer.raggio@unitedwayofacadiana.org
United Way of Acadiana warehouse central drop-off for donations
Supplies being accepted at United Way of Acadiana to help with those impacted by floods
Lafayette, LA – United Way of Acadiana is accepting donated goods at its warehouse at 215 E. Pinhook Rd. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until further notice.
This location is the staging point for all donated supplies, which will be dispersed to...
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Friday, August 12, 2016
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Contact:Ginger LeCompte, St. Landry-Evangeline United Way, 337-290-2798Margaret Trahan, United Way of Acadiana, 337-298-5674Corleen Rouly, United Way of Iberia, 337-364-0424Denise Durel, United Way of Southwest Louisiana, 337-304-8303
United Ways respond to flood disaster
United Ways offer giving, volunteer opportunities to help flood disaster victims
Lafayette, LA – United Ways across Acadiana are accepting donations and volunteers to assist those impacted by...
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Friday, March 11, 2016
BATON ROUGE. Louisiana United Ways have UNITED to help neighbors impacted by this week’s devastating flooding. The Louisiana United Way Flood Fund has been launched to leverage resources and make the greatest impact in long-term recovery efforts for communities hit by the flooding in Louisiana. Devastating losses are reported, with already a large concentration of families affected in north Louisiana parishes.
The Louisiana United Ways Flood Fund will provide resources for the recovery efforts...
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