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Time for free tax prep is running out at VITA
Time for free tax prep is running out at VITA
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Not Too Late For Free Tax Prep United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s VITA Still Accepting Appointments by Dialing 211 United Way of Southwest…
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UNITEDGULF campaign to assist Mississippi tornado victims
Monday, March 27, 2023
UNITEDGULF Campaign To Assist Mississippi’s Current Tornado Victims United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s Emergency Response System Ready to Assist in…
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Sponsors and Competitors for Battle for the Paddle 2023
Battle for the Paddle Cook Off happening at Lake Charles Civic Center
Thursday, March 2, 2023
United Way of Southwest Louisiana's Board Chair, Gregory Thibodeaux of Turner Industries, prepares his team’s pastalaya for judging in the 2022…
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Leaders & Legends
New Board Members & Community Impact Highlights of Annual Meeting
Monday, February 27, 2023
New Board Members & Community Impact Highlights Of Annual Meeting United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s Leaders & Legends applauded donors and…
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Super Tax Day offers walk in free tax prep and financial resources
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
  United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s VITA Initiative Hosts Free Super Tax Day Events in Oakdale and Lake Charles In addition to regular VITA (…
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Battleground is forming of teams ready to compete
United Way SWLA ready to award best jambalaya in town
Monday, February 6, 2023
United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser, Battle for the Paddle, will spice up the Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheatre on…
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Early Ed Month
Louisiana Early Education Month 2023 Activities
Thursday, February 2, 2023
United Way of Southwest Louisiana, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, the Louisiana Early Childhood Business Roundtable and the Louisiana…
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Emergency Food & Shelter Nonprofits in Calcasieu Can Apply For Grants
Thursday, February 2, 2023
United Way of Southwest Louisiana is accepting grant applications from nonprofits assisting residents in Calcasieu parish with food and/or shelter.…
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VITA no cost tax prep
Free Tax Prep Available Now Through In-Person Or Drop-Off
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s 211 system ready to make no cost tax prep appointments   United Way of Southwest Louisiana's free tax…
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Guests at 2022 Battle for the Paddle
Battle for the Paddle 2023 is heating up!
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s 2nd Annual Jambalaya & Pastalaya Cook Off Features Food, Music & Kids Zone United Way of Southwest…
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