Blog Category: Volunteer
Five Years After the Hurricanes
August 29th marked five years since hurricane Katrina hit. United Way is part of the community – there long before a catastrophe strikes and long after first responders have moved on. More
08/28/10
New Orleans families moved into permanent homes, but 572 families remain in FEMA trailers
We are happy to report that nearly 400 families have been able to move out of temporary FEMA trailers and into permanent homes since we launched the "No Place Like Home" campaign back in April. Thanks to the generous donations and volunteer work of people like you, New Orleans families are returning to the communities they love. More
08/13/10
Help Children Succeed in School: Plan a Back to School Supply Drive
Having school supplies they need to achieve helps keep kids focused and learning at school. With school starting up again soon, August is a great time to organize a school supply drive among family, friends or an even larger community of people who know how important it is to help at-risk youth get the school supplies they need to succeed in the new school year. More
08/08/10