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Monthly News from United Way of Northeast Louisiana
June 2023 Edition
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2023 COMMUNITY REPORT
Working with our volunteers and community partners, United Way of Northeast Louisiana's response in the community is constantly shifting to meet new and pressing needs. We're excited to announce the release of our 2023 Community Report, which gives an overview of our current and new work in the community. The 2023 Campaign Cabinet begins sharing its content with our existing workplace campaign CEOs this month.
Today, we are excited to share the 2023 Community Report with all of YOU. Click the button below to download.
To get involved with United Way of Northeast Louisiana, contact us today!
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Northeast Realtors of Louisiana: Fan Drive
It’s time for the Northeast REALTORS of Louisiana’s 3rd Annual Fan Drive!
Starting June 1st to June 30th, the NER will be collecting fans that will be donated to elderly and needy individuals/families to help prevent heat related injuries during the hot summer weather!
There will be two awards
One for the “Coolest Real Estate Office,” and “Coolest Affiliate Office.” These will be based on the highest number fans donated in each category.
Drop off fans at the NER Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you choose to order fans online, call NER to let us know how many fans we should expect to be delivered.
For more details, view the full flyer below!
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JUNETEENTH
June 19, 1865
Juneteenth is a significant day that marks the arrival of Union troops in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom, announcing that over 250,000 slaves were free. Our hope is that everyone recognizes the significance of this day and continues to inspire change in our community. #Juneteenth
Follow us on social media to keep up with other holidays, events, and important announcements!
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BankOn: Credit Building
In June, United Way of Northeast Louisiana, along with Kelli Gilliam with Centric Federal Credit Union, Marlon Owens with Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union, and Caleb Burns with Progressive Bank, hosted two BankOn NELA Saving workshops.
These workshops focused on the process of getting credit, analyzing good and bad credit, and how to manage/harm one’s credit. By the end of these sessions, participants were able to better understand how credit is earned and possess a greater understanding of the consequences of poor credit. Participants talked about the 5 C's of credit, credit reports, and credit scores.
To hear about other events like this, follow us on social media below!
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BankOn: Lending
On July 20, United Way of Northeast Louisiana will host a BankOn NELA Lending workshops.
These workshops will focus on lending. Borrowing money can fund a new home, pay for college tuition or help start a new business. Financing options range from traditional financial institutions, such as banks, credit unions, and financing companies, to peer-to-peer lending. These workshops will help participants navigate the lending options available.
In person and zoom options are available for those who want to participate.
To see more upcoming BankOn NELA workshops, or to register, please visit our website below.
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Earlier this month, outstanding volunteers from ARCO helped out at Henrietta Johnson Community Center’s Summer Fun Day. What a great group of smiling faces! Thank you for your service to our community! #LIVEUNITED | |
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Resource Development: CEO Visits and Calls
Our Resource Development staff and 2023 Campaign Cabinet volunteers are busy this summer visiting local business leaders across our communities who support employee workplace campaigns in their companies.
These very important CEO visits give United Way the opportunity to thank the company for their outstanding partnership and share how an investment helps provide our most current services and programs across the 12 parishes served.
If you know of any local businesses or individuals who would be interested in partnering with United Way of Northeast Louisiana and learning more about how we can work together to help people and improve our communities, please click below!
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Staff Spotlight: Heather Coleman
Heather Coleman is the Resource Development Data & Administrative Assistant. She provides support with various administrative tasks in the Resource Development department.
Heather holds an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Strayer University and is currently completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at Liberty University. Heather is passionate about serving those in the community, mentoring and building the next generation, and serving in ministry. She is an active member and leader at Living Water Ministries (Monroe) under the leadership of Pastors Adrian and Latondra Fisher.
Heather is the mother of Kylan Coleman, whom she loves dearly. Together, they enjoy writing books, listening to good music, spending quality time with those they love, and engaging in lots of sports.
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From SingleCare: How to Prevent the Most Common Summer Skin Problems
With the start of summer this month, learn how to prevent the most common summer skin
problems, from our partner @SingleCare.
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From Ready4K: Preventing Summer
Slide One Moment at a Time
It doesn’t take a lot to keep kids’ brains engaged and in the routine of learning all summer long. To read of simple daily activities you can share, click the link below!
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Dollars and $ense Reality Fair
East Carroll Parish Library
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Campaign Cabinet Team Meeting
Pictured: Chris Holtzclaw, Argent Financial Group; Michael Sutton, Lincoln Parish Police Jury; Victoria Sullivan, Centric Federal Credit Union; Stephanie Reeves, Resource Development Manager LUJP, United Way NELA
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