United Way of Acadiana

10/29/2026

Everything we do at United Way of Acadiana is focused on one of our four impact areas. This week, we’re talking about Community Resiliency.

United is the Way...
🤝 to bring communities together
🏘️ to strengthen our neighborhoods
💪 to help families overcome challenges
❤️ to connect people with resources
🌱 to build community resilience
🌎 to create a stronger future

United is the Way to community resiliency!

10/28/2026

Applications are now open!

United Way of Acadiana is pleased to support United Way of St. Landry and Evangeline and Entergy Louisiana in providing utility bill assistance to eligible households.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must:

*Be a residential Entergy Louisiana customer and the account holder or an authorized user.

*Meet household income guidelines based on the Louisiana ALICE Household Survival Budget.

*Reside in Evangeline, Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin or Vermilion parish.

*Provide required identification, utility account information and income documentation.

How to apply:

Visit https://www.uwsle.org/entergy to complete the online application and submit required documents.

Please note: Funding is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee assistance. Eligible residents are encouraged to apply promptly.

10/27/2026

Join us Thursday, November 5, for our final Resources for Resilience session of the year at Goodwill Acadiana as we explore Data-Informed Advocacy!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Gabriela Wilson, Director of the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation and Professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

She will lead discussions on using case data to identify client needs, measure impact, and strengthen advocacy to improve outcomes across our community.

🗓 Thursday, November 5
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
🎟 Free admission or $15 with lunch included

🔗 Register for Resources for Resilience at https://unitedwayofacadiana.org/resourcesforresilience/

10/27/2026

We’re happy to support United Way of St. Landry and Evangeline as we partner with Entergy Louisiana to bring a new utility bill assistance program to our community!

We're proud to announce that St. Landry Evangeline United Way is partnering with Entergy Louisiana to bring a new utility bill assistance program to our community.
Beginning Oct. 28 at 9 a.m., eligible Entergy Louisiana customers can apply for a one-time $100 bill credit through our local United Way. This program will provide much-needed relief to households facing financial hardship, including ALICE families who work hard but still struggle to afford everyday essentials. We're grateful to Entergy Louisiana for this investment and for trusting local United Ways to help connect our neighbors with assistance.
Our office will serve the following parishes:
*Acadia Parish
*Evangeline Parish
*Iberia Parish
*Lafayette Parish
*St. Landry Parish
*St. Martin Parish
*Vermilion Parish
Funding is limited and expected to go quickly, so we encourage eligible residents to prepare their documents and apply promptly. Visit uwsle.org/entergy for application details and eligibility requirements.

10/26/2026

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! 🧡

During our Days of Thanksgiving, Early Head Start families come together to make crafts, share stories and take home a Thanksgiving food bag to enjoy with their loved ones.

Your support helps make these special moments possible. A gift of $40 provides a Thanksgiving bag for one family.

💛 Help make the season a little brighter: https://unitedwayofacadiana.org/give

10/23/2026

Join us for our annual United in Health event, presented by Ochsner Lafayette General and Our Lady of Lourdes Health!

🗓️ November 12, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 The Wilyard | Lafayette, LA

Our upcoming United in Health event will highlight the opening of Jefferson Market & Deli, a United Way of Acadiana project locally operated by Amis Grocery.

The event will also feature an engaging panel of healthcare experts discussing innovative approaches to improving community health, expanding access to care, and creating a healthier Acadiana. Tune in next week to meet our amazing panelists!

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorship opportunities: https://unitedinhealth.givesmart.com

Follow our Facebook event for updates and more details!

10/22/2026

Everything we do at United Way of Acadiana is focused on one of our four impact areas. This week, we’re talking about Financial Security.

United is the Way...
💰to teach families how to build savings
🛠️to give entrepreneurs tools to succeed
🏦to make banking more accessible to all
📖to provide financial education for all life stages
🏢to help small businesses thrive
💵to turn financial tightropes into solid pathways forward

United is the Way to financial security!

We'll share more about our 4th impact area next week... don't miss it!

10/21/2026

You’re Invited: Jefferson Market & Deli Community Meeting

A new neighborhood market and deli is coming to the Pontiac Point area, and your ideas can help shape what comes next!

Join us to share what you’d like to see at Jefferson Market & Deli. From groceries and products to community programming and resources, we want to hear what matters to you and your neighborhood.

Thursday, October 29, 2026
6–8 PM
Greenhouse Senior Center & Art Studio, 110 NE Evangeline Thruway

Share your thoughts, ask questions, and help shape a market that serves the neighborhood. Bring a neighbor!

For more information, visit https://unitedwayofacadiana.org/jeffersonmarket/

Nearly half of Lafayette’s residents, approximately 65,000 people, live in areas identified as both low-income and low-access. United Way of Acadiana has

10/21/2026

This morning, both of our United Way of Acadiana Early Head Start centers welcomed Nanette Farmer with Operation HOPE, Inc. for an interactive workshop focused on building strong credit. Families also learned the basics of first-time homeownership through First-Time Homebuyers Credit 101.

Operation HOPE empowers individuals and families with the financial tools and knowledge they need to achieve their goals and build a stronger financial future. We’re grateful for opportunities like this that support our families on their journey toward financial stability!