United Way of Acadiana

Volunteer spots are still open! Sign up now to join our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program! 💼 Help families in Acadiana by offering free tax prep assistance. Training kicks off in December, so don’t miss out on this chance to make a real impact this tax season! ✨ 👉 Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/dERXd7Pa #LiveUnited #VolunteerOpportunity #VITA #UnitedWayOfAcadiana #CommunityImpact

We were thrilled to join the celebration at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana’s Randy Prather Club in Crowley! Our United Way team—Stephanie, Community Impact Liaison; Kennedy Dejean, Social Work Intern; and Marissa, Director of Community Impact—came together to mark this exciting new chapter for local youth. Here’s to building brighter futures for Acadiana, one milestone at a time!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our United in Health Breakfast! Your support makes all the difference in helping us promote health and wellness throughout Acadiana. 🙌 We also want to extend a special thank you to our incredible presenting sponsors: Ochsner Lafayette General, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. 💙 Your partnership fuels our mission to create a healthier community! #UnitedInHealth #LiveUnited #ThankYou #Acadiana #UnitedWayAcadiana #UWA

Tune in TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET on CBS or CMT for a special one-hour United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief! 🌟 Join us as we raise vital funds for communities affected by recent hurricanes in this powerful fundraising special in partnership with Paramount. Get ready for performances by high-profile artists from the entertainment industry and hear inspiring personal stories from those impacted by these disasters. Your support will help provide immediate assistance and bolster ongoing efforts through the Disaster Relief Fund. Together, we can make a difference and help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from storms. Let’s unite for a cause that truly matters! 💙 Donate now: unitedway.org/recovery #HurricaneRelief #UnitedWayWorldwide #UnitedWayAcadiana #CommunityImpact #UWA

Don't forget to sign up for our next Nonprofit Meetup! Join us for an important session with Edward Hardin on Navigating Employment Law: Essentials for Nonprofit Leaders. 🗓 Thursday, November 14, 2024 📍 Lafayette Public Library – Main Branch ⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 💵 Admission: Free or $15 Lunch Ticket This is a must-attend event for nonprofit leaders! Learn key employment law insights from Ed Hardin, Jr., an expert in the field. 👉 RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/gpqzXAR3 #NonprofitMeetup #UnitedWayAcadiana #EmploymentLaw #LafayetteEvents

Save the Date! 🌟 Join us on November 2 at 8 p.m. ET for the United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief, a powerful one-hour fundraising special in partnership with Paramount, airing on CBS and CMT! This event will feature high-profile artists from the entertainment industry and share inspiring personal stories from those affected by recent hurricanes. Your support will help raise vital resources that will be distributed to United Ways working tirelessly in communities impacted by these disasters. Together, we can provide immediate assistance and support ongoing efforts to prepare, respond, and recover from future storms through the Disaster Relief Fund. Let's unite for a cause that truly matters! 💙 Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gh7HTJ9V #HurricaneRelief #UnitedWayWorldwide #UnitedWayAcadiana #CommunityImpact #UWA

We were thrilled to attend the Women United for Good Conference! ✨ Heather represented United Way of Acadiana, connecting with inspiring leaders, including Angela Williams, President/CEO of United Way Worldwide, pictured in yellow. Special thanks to Cheryl Bartley, one of our dedicated Women United members from Lafayette, for joining us at this incredible event! #WomenUnited #UnitedWayAcadiana #UWA

Recently, we had the honor of hosting a powerful session for the Leadership Lafayette class, where we dove into the realities faced by the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) population. Through insightful discussions and an eye-opening simulation, participants got a firsthand look at the challenges many families in Acadiana face every day. It was an impactful experience, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to share this important work with our community leaders! Together, we can make a difference. #UnitedWayAcadiana #LeadershipLafayette #ALICE #UWA

📚✨ Calling all volunteers! Help us empower young minds through the United Way Readers Program in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana. Together, we're pairing children with adult volunteers to inspire a love of reading and learning. Your time can make a lasting impact on a child's future! 📖 Sign up today 👉 https://lnkd.in/ey4z6SpW #Volunteer #UnitedWayReaders #ReadingForTheFuture #UnitedWayAcadiana #UWA

Mark your calendars! We’re thrilled to invite you to our next Nonprofit Meetup of the year, featuring Edward Hardin for a vital session on Navigating Employment Law: Essentials for Nonprofit Leaders. 🗓 Thursday, November 14, 2024 📍 Lafayette Public Library – Main Branch ⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 💵 Admission: Free or $15 Lunch Ticket Don’t miss this chance to learn from Ed Hardin, Jr., an expert in employment law, as he shares critical insights that directly impact nonprofit organizations. 👉 RSVP today! https://lnkd.in/gpqzXAR3 #NonprofitMeetup #UnitedWayAcadiana #EmploymentLaw #LafayetteEvents