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St Landry-Evangeline United Way
United Way brings communities together to face their greatest challenges, whether that’s helping families find stability, empowering young people or responding to crises.
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Grants Received by Year
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Grants Given by Year
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Funding Received
Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 23 grants from 7 funders, 2017-2021.
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About the Organization
- Organization category
- Public Charity
- Country / State
- United States / Louisiana
- Mission
- United Way brings communities together to face their greatest challenges, whether that’s helping families find stability, empowering young people or responding to crises.
- Programs or services
- St. Landry–Evangeline United Way provides and supports programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities throughout St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes, including:
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – Provides free, age-appropriate books each month to enrolled children from birth through age five.
Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative – Connects formerly incarcerated individuals with employment, housing, transportation, education, mental health services, identification assistance, and other community resources.
Feed Our Neighbors – Supports local food pantries, food drives, and emergency food-assistance efforts for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – Offers free income-tax preparation to eligible individuals and families.
Rocking Chair Readers – Promotes early literacy through volunteers who read to young children in community and educational settings.
ALICE Community Education and Outreach – Raises awareness of the challenges faced by Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households and encourages community-based solutions.
Disaster Response and Recovery – Coordinates donations, volunteers, emergency supplies, and partnerships to assist communities affected by disasters.
Community Resource Navigation – Connects residents with trusted local services addressing food, housing, healthcare, employment, education, and other essential needs.
Community Outreach and Volunteer Engagement – Recruits and coordinates volunteers while building partnerships among nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and community groups.
Family and Community Events – Provides educational, literacy-focused, and family-centered activities that strengthen community connections. - Target Audience
- St. Landry–Evangeline United Way serves individuals and families throughout St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes, with a special focus on:
Children from birth through age five and their families
Low- to moderate-income individuals and households
ALICE households—working families who earn above the poverty level but struggle to afford basic necessities
Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity
Formerly incarcerated individuals and others impacted by the criminal justice system
Individuals seeking employment, education, housing, transportation, or supportive services
Seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable residents
Individuals and families affected by emergencies or natural disasters
Rural and underserved communities with limited access to resources
Local nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and community partners working to improve residents’ quality of life - Geographic Focus
- United States, Louisiana (USA), Evangeline Parish (LA), St. Landry Parish (LA)