Monthly News from United Way of Northeast Louisiana
June 2022 Edition
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Introducing our 2022 Campaign Brochure
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It's here! We're excited to announce the release of our 2022 Campaign Brochure, which gives an overview of our current and new work in the community. Partnered with volunteers across the region, our team begins sharing its content with our existing workplace campaigns this fall!
Click the photo or the button below to download the 2022 Campaign Brochure.
Questions about Workplace Campaigns? Ready to get involved with United Way of Northeast Louisiana? Contact us today!
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Campaign 2022: CEO Visits
Our Resource Development staff and 2022 Campaign Cabinet volunteers are busy this summer visiting local business leaders in 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 their investment helps to provide our most current services and programs in the communities we serve.
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 email mtolar@unitedwaynela.org.
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CEO Visit: Peregrine Corporation
We had a great meeting with the Peregrine Corporation!
Pictured: Paul Ledford, CEO of Peregrine Corporation and Brandon Brown, First Vanguard Agency, LLC.
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CEO Visit: Argent Financial Group
We had a great meeting with Argent Financial Group!
Pictured: Kyle McDonald, President & CEO for Argent Financial Group; Cathi Cox Boniol, 2022 Campaign Chair for Lincoln/Union/Jackson Parishes; and Michelle Tolar, Director of Development for United Way NELA.
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CEO Visit: Town of Farmerville
We had a great meeting with the Town of Farmerville!
Pictured: Seated-Tiffany White, Resource Development Manager for Lincoln, Union, Jackson Parishes; Mayor John Crow; and Judith Hampton. Standing- Richard Davis and Mary Barrios.
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Celebrating Juneteenth
Do you know the story of Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as Juneteenth, now officially a federal holiday.
Learn more and celebrate with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American Culture & History: nmaach.si.edu/juneteenth
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NBC 10 and FOX 14's Annual Veterans Food Drive
Once again, we were proud to partner with employees from NBC 10 and FOX 14 as they participated in sorting, bagging, and transporting 4.8 tons of non-perishable food items to the Wellspring in Monroe to be distributed to area homeless veterans.
The food was donated by customers at Mac’s Fresh Market locations in Monroe, West Monroe and Columbia by purchasing $6 bags and from general donations from the public. The total amount donated over four years is expected to be about 28 tons.
The event was a part of Nexstar Media Group’s annual Founder’s Day of Caring, a day on which Nexstar’s TV stations pick a method of giving back to the community and volunteering their time on or around the anniversary of the company’s founding, June 17, 1996.
Representatives from NBC 10 and FOX 14 would like to thank, Mac’s Fresh Market, Drax, the Wellspring, the United Way of Northeast Louisiana, Johnny’s Pizza House, Newk’s Eatery, Slim Chickens, Zaxby’s, Chick-fil-A, and King Springs for helping make this year’s food drive a success.
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From Ready4K: Transition Time Tips for Kids of All Ages
As parents, caregivers, and educators, we all prepare children for big and small transition times. A great example is the support we provide to students as they transition into Summer. We help kids transition in small ways too, from daytime to bedtime, and morning to school. The resources I found with Ready4K to help ease my toddler’s transition time are very helpful for kids of all ages.
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Ready4School is happening now!
Our second year of Ready4School has officially launched! Ready4School is a partnership with local libraries across four parishes to gather school uniforms for elementary school children.
The drive began on Monday, June 20th and ends on Friday, July 22nd. Accepted items include children’s gently used uniforms, new shoes, socks, belts, and backpacks. These items can be donated at the following locations:
After drop offs are completed on Friday, July 22nd, United Way volunteers will sort the donated items and assist with delivery to area schools for the 2022-23 school year.
For more information, Call 211 or
Text your Zip Code to 898-211
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NELA Workforce Summit
The West Monroe-West Ouachita and Monroe Chambers launched the community's first NELA Workforce Summit on Friday, June 24th. United Way of Northeast Louisiana was proud to partner in this event. Participants heard first hand from leaders in workforce (including Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Delta Community College, ULM, United Way NELA, and more).
The event began with a breakfast and networking, and ended with the Chambers announcing a new community workforce initiative.
We're excited to partner together and address workforce issues with community solutions!
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Faces of 211: Tabatha Ross
This month's Face of 211 is Tabatha Ross. Tabatha serves as our 211 Operations Manager.
As the United Way 211 Operations Manager, Tabatha oversees the United Way 211 Contact Center Specialists to ensure the overall operation is maintained at a level acceptable for AIRS (Association for Information & Referral Systems) accreditation.
Tabatha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from The University of Louisiana Monroe and a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University. She is passionate about helping others and advocating for those in need.
Tabatha enjoys spending time with her husband, Orlando Sr., and three children, Orlando II, Tristin, and Orianna.
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From SingleCare: How the Summer Heat can Affect Health
If you want to have summer fun in the sun, it's important to know how the heat can affect your health—especially if you have an underlying condition. Learn the best ways to stay safe while still making the most of your vacation in this blog from our partner SingleCare.
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Is your workplace or group interested in volunteer opportunities?
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We can help!
Whether it’s a one-day activity or long-term team-building project, VolunteerUNITED is available to assist you through the entire process.
Our customized options are organized to support United Way of Northeast Louisiana’s community impact work in education, financial stability, and health, all while meeting your organization’s community engagement goals.
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