The United Way Of Northeast Louisiana Inc

TO HELP PEOPLE AND IMPROVE COMMUNITIES - THE UNITED WAY IS FOCUSED ON CREATING LASTING CHANGE IN COMMUNITY CONDITIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.

AGENCY FUNDING - THE PURPOSE OF UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA IS HELPING PEOPLE AND IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY HELPS PEOPLE BY SUPPORTING NUMEROUS AGENCY PROGRAMS THAT EFFECTIVELY WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE COMMUNITY GOALS AND INITIATIVES.

DONOR DESIGNATIONS - DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS DESIGNATED BY DONORS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) AGENCIES. OTHER AGENCY PAYMENTS ARE MADE AT THE DIRECTION OF THE DONOR.

UNITED WAY 2-1-1 -PROVIDES A FREE, EASY TO REMEMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER THAT GIVES PEOPLE A FAST, EASY WAY TO GET CONNECTED TO AVAILABLE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020 THE UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST LA'S 2-1-1 ANSWERED 20,851 CALLS.LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF UNITED WAYS (LAUW) 2-1-1 -PROVIDES THE SAME EASY ACCESS TO AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE TO ALL REGIONS OF LOUISIANA, EXCEPT FOR LAFAYETTE AND NEW ORLEANS. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020 TOTAL CALLS ANSWERED FOR ALL REGIONS UNDER CONTRACT WERE 104,153.

OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: HOMELESS RESPONSE - FRONT DOOR TO HOUSING: A VISIONARY PROGRAM THAT HAS NO COUNTERPART ELSEWHERE IN THE STATE. IT IS FUNDED SOLELY BY LOCAL DOLLARS AND SERVES SOLELY LOCAL NEEDS IN A COLLABORATION WITH THE WELLSPRING AND THE HOME COALITION. FRONT DOOR OFFERS OUTREACH, SCREENING, ASSESMENTS, AND REFERRALS. IT ALSO PROVIDES REHOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, 1,151 HOMELESS PERSONS WERE OFFERED ASSISTANCE, 816 PERSONS FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY WERE REFERRED TO A COMMUNITY PROGRAM FOR REHOUSING, AND 29 HOMELESS PERSONS WERE REHOUSED.COMMUNITY INVESTMENT--VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF OF UNITED WAY WHO WORK WITH THE PARTNER AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT UNITED WAY DOLLARS ARE INVESTED TO PRODUCE THE MOST EFFECTIVE RESULTS. THEY MAKE SITE VISITS, GATHER INFORMATION AND EVALUATE PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND.COMMUNITY IMPACT--UNITED WAY STANDS WITH THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND POLICYMAKERS TO TAKE ACTION TOGETHER AND STRATEGICALLY INVEST IN MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA.COVID-19 RESPONSE--INCLUDES 2 PROGRAMS: 1. FOOD FOR OUR FRIENDS-PROVIDES FOOD ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS FROM HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE INCOME HAS BEEN REDUCDED OR LOST. 2. COVID RECOVERY--FOCUSED SUPPORT FOR THE POPULATION EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP DUE TO DECREASED HOURS OR UNPAID LEAVE BY PROVIDING RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITIY ASSISTANCE TO HEP PREVENT EVICTION AND HOMELESSNESS. CLIENTS DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED BY PRESENTING DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PAY STUBS, RENT AGREEMENTS, UTILITY BILLS, ETC. NO MONEY WAS PAID TO THE CLIENTS, VENDORS WERE PAID DIRECTLY.OUACHITA TORNADO AND HURRICANE LAURA LONG-TERM RECOVERY GROUP--PARTNERSHIP WITH VOULTEERS FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NONPROFITS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES, WITH THE MISSION TO WORK TOGETHER TO HELP THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ACHIEVE A LEVEL OF PRE-DISASTER STABILITY OR A NEW NORMAL.CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULTS SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE:1. CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL READY.2. STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFUL IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PREPARED FOR MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL3. YOUTH GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CREDENTIALS SO THAT THEY ARE PREPARED FOR THE WORKFORCE AND ARE ABLE TO OBTAIN FAMILY SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT.ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL1. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES HAVE ADEQUATE AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR NEEDS.2. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES HAVE THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, RELATIONSHIPS AND ECONOMIC PATHWAYS THEY NEED TO EFFECTIVELY INCREASE AND MANAGE THEIR INCOME.3. VULNERABLE POPULATIONS MAXIMIZE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY.4. PEOPLE/ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT A THRIVING, PROSPEROUS, ROBUST ECONOMY.HEALTHY AND SAFE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY1. FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.2. PEOPLE/ORGANIZATIONS WORK TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN AND BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.