SUMMER OF SERVICE FOR 2025!

SO MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE TO VOLUNTEER WITH UNITED WAY BECAUSE WE FIGHT FOR LASTING CHANGE AND ARE JOINED BY MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD. OUR GLOBAL STRATEGY ACHIEVES BIGGER RESULTS, BUT OUR LOCAL UNITED WAY OF SWLA ENSURES WE TAILOR NEEDS AND SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY. BY SHOWING CHILDREN THEY CAN MAKE AN IMPACT, WE CREATE CHANGE THAT WILL RESONATE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

- Denise Durel, President and CEO of United Way of Southwest Louisiana

IS YOUR CHILD EXPERIENCING SUMMER BRAIN DRAIN?

United Way Southwest Louisiana's Summer of Service program will have them off the couch, learning new things and meeting new people all over the community. Research has repeatedly shown the value of keeping young people engaged, active and using their brain during the hot months of summer. We listened and are giving area youth a fun and rewarding way to learn!

ABOUT SUMMER OF SERVICE

United Way Southwest Louisiana's Summer of Service program is specifically designed for ages 13 to 18. 

Each project is expected to take one to three hours to complete, and volunteers can sign up for any number of dates. 

Youth volunteers will aid United Way Southwest Louisiana staff with projects in our community.  While fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for the diversity in Southwest Louisiana, we will illustrate the value of serving those most in need.

JUNE 11 - 9 am to noon - We will partner with World Changers to make minor home repairs for local residents in need. We will need adult and teen volunteers for this activity.

JUNE 17 - 9 am to noon - Our annual day of assisting Moss Bluff Senior Center with cleaning and moving furniture.

JULY 9 - 9 am to noon - We will visit the Calcasieu Care Center to build planter boxes and plant flowers for the residents.

JULY 14 - 11 am to 1 pm - We will assist Abraham's Tent with their lunch service from 11 am to 1 pm.

JULY 22 - 10 am to noon - Join us at our office (815 Ryan Street) to assemble Literacy Kits for elementary school children.