Ready to LIVE UNITED

United Way of Northeast Louisiana is dedicated to building stronger communities in Northeast Louisiana. The work we do is driven by our three Community Aspirations: successful children and youth, economic opportunity for all, and healthy and safe individuals, families, and community.

Are you ready to LIVE UNITED?

Check out our 2021 Campaign Brochure below!
Campaign 2021:
Campaign Kickoff & Pacesetter Campaigns
On Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 at 9:00am CST, we will host our VIRTUAL Campaign Kickoff! You are invited to join via Facebook Live at @UnitedWayofNortheastLouisiana

During the event, we will introduce and honor our NINE Pacesetter Campaigns!

Drax Biomass
Durrett Law & Title - Ruston & Monroe
Lincoln Agency
Lincoln Parish School District
Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court
Polaris of Ruston
Regions Bank 
Town of Farmerville
United Way of Northeast Louisiana


Pacesetters are selected workplace campaigns that are asked to set the pace for the annual campaign by using a minimum of 6 of the Top 10 Campaign Best Practices and conducting their campaign in the month of August, prior to the United Way Campaign Kickoff. Pacesetters receive customized training from United Way staff, recognition through media (traditional, social, and digital/web), and recognition at the annual Campaign Kickoff.

Pacesetter Campaigns stand out as community leaders who foster an understanding among employees of how an investment in United Way of Northeast Louisiana helps people and strengthens our community.

To all of our Pacesetters, thank you for your commitment to supporting the work we do in Northeast Louisiana! You model what it means to LIVE UNITED.
We hope to see your smiling faces on
Tuesday, September 14th!
Are you looking for ways to invest in our local community? United Way of Northeast Louisiana can help! We are committed to creating lasting community change in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability. We offer workplaces and groups a unique opportunity to invest in causes that matter the most to them. Learn more about United Way NELA at unitedwaynela.org/about!

To run a Workplace Campaign, contact Michelle Tolar, Director of Development, at mtolar@unitedwaynela.org
Ready4School:
A School Uniform Drive

That's a wrap for our Ready4School Uniform Drive!

We're so excited to announce that a total of approximately...
1,558

pieces of clothing and other items were donated! 

This total includes pants, belts, socks, shirts, underwear, under shirts, and backpacks to be distributed to local elementary school students.

Special thanks to Chase Bank and Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment Company for their generous contributions to this effort!
VolunteerUNITED Spotlight:
Lincoln Parish School Board

Our friends from The Pupil Appraisal Group/Lincoln Parish School Board reached out to us to coordinate a volunteer project for their team.

Due to the large size of their group, Rolling Hills Ministries was the best fit for them to focus their volunteer efforts. As these awesome volunteers helped sort clothing items, they were also able to focus on team building!

LPSB, thank you for showing your community what it means to #LIVEUNITED!


Be sure to tune in to Facebook most Fridays for a VolunteerUNITED spotlight!
Is your workplace or group interested in volunteer opportunities?

To build a volunteer project best suited to your group or company's needs, call 211 or email volunteer@unitedwaynela.org.
United Way NELA 211:
Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program

To be connected with emergency rental and utility assistance for those who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to COVID-19, you can dial 211 or visit LAStateRent.com.

United Way NELA 211 is a confidential, free service – available 24/7.
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