MONROE, La. — United Way of Northeast Louisiana is pleased to announce the reopening of the annual agency program application process on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Since its inception in 1956, United Way of Northeast Louisiana’s mission has been focused around helping people and improving the community.
United Way NELA’s established aspirations around education, financial stability, and health, and its identified goals and strategies, were designed to address specific issues and achieve positive results.
Hundreds of knowledgeable volunteers representative of the Northeast Louisiana community provide volunteer leadership to United Way of Northeast Louisiana. A volunteer Board of Directors sets policy and strategic direction. Various volunteer committees oversee financial practices, operational issues, resource development, and community impact.
United Way NELA’s investment in local programs and initiatives is a large part of that community impact.
“As supporters contribute to United Way of Northeast Louisiana in the coming year, they empower local volunteers, representing diverse segments of our community, to discern the most impactful investments in critical issues and areas,” stated Daniel Taylor, Chair of United Way NELA’s Board of Directors. “This approach underscores our commitment to accountability, aligning United Way with the community’s aspirations and driving tangible results. Our volunteers diligently review and approve funding recommendations on an annual basis, ensuring a focused and effective impact.”
Last year, United Way NELA supported a total of 41 partner agency programs. These existing partner agency programs provide effective services across the 12 parishes of Northeast Louisiana, addressing many identified issues while meeting United Way’s high standards of accountability. For a complete list of current partner agency programs, visit unitedwaynela.org/our-partners.
“While our enduring partnerships with current agency programs are invaluable, the start of our annual application process provides an exciting opportunity to discover and engage with other community agencies addressing additional needs,” shared Ashley West, Community Impact Chair at United Way NELA. “As we embrace the new year, United Way remains committed to upholding the highest accountability standards, serving as the gold standard for both prospective applicants and our steadfast existing partners.”
This one-year funding opportunity allows any registered 501c3 agency that is located in the 12 parishes of Northeast Louisiana, provides health and human services, and is aligned with United Way NELA’s community aspirations and goals to apply during the open admissions period at unitedwaynela.org/our-partners.
Deadline for pre-application submissions is Wednesday, January 24, 2023. For specific questions, contact Kim Lowery, Vice President of Community and Organizational Strategy at United Way of Northeast Louisiana, at 318.998.9212 or klowery@unitedwaynela.org.
United Way of Northeast Louisiana works with volunteers, donors, and other organizations locally to create lasting community change in the areas of Education, Income, and Health — the building blocks for a good quality of life. For more information about United Way of Northeast Louisiana, visit unitedwaynela.org, dial 211 on any landline or mobile phone (a free call 24/7), or text your zip code to 898-211 (M-F, 8-5).