When disasters stirke, we want to ensure our ability to quickly communicate with key partners on the status of community needs. Timely information gives you the opportunity to assist with volunteers and contributions, if and when they are most needed. United Way will provide information to our partners including an overview of physical damage to the agencies and programs we fund, their status of operations, and their particular needs.
If you would like to sign up for relief effort updates please fill out this FORM.
Need Help or Information?
Please dial United Way's information line at 2-1-1 if you or someone you know is need of assistance or information including shelters and sandbags. Simply dial 2-1-1 or 1 (877) 923-2114.
To help prepare you and your family please visit Red Stick Ready.
River Watch 2011
Capital Area United Way is closely monitoring all efforts and potential impact related to the Mississippi River. We are reaching out to our non-profit and business partners in an effort to assist where needed.
Give - Disaster Relief Fund
Capital Area United Way has activated a disaster relief fund to assist with impact related to the river and flooding. Donations can be made as follows:
$10.00 donation to United Way. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 50555 to STOP. Text HELP to 50555 for HELP. Full Terms: http://www.mgive.org/
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities in our 10-parish area - click here
Volunteer opportunities for medical professionals - click here
Volunteer opportunities throughout the state/or outside of the 10-parish area - click here
Capital Area United Way is prepared to respond should any disaster threaten our area. Our long history of responding in disasters has given us the experience and relationships needed to react quickly and effectively.
As a member of our local VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), we are the fiscal agents of any disaster funds sent to our community.
Volunteer! United, formerly Volunteer! Baton Rouge, is the go-to partner for organizing people who want to donate their time to help recovery efforts
Together we work with the Long Term Recovery Committee to ensure that needs are met long after a storm has passed.
Information is always available through United Way 2-1-1, both during a disaster and afterwards. Simply dial 2-1-1.
Web sites regarding additional recovery resources:
Capital Area United Way has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana as member of the Our Home, Louisiana Coalition. Twelve Coastal Care Fairs will be held in nine coastal parishes.
Since the Hurricanes of 2005, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has designated the Louisiana Serve Commission in the State’s Emergency Operations Plan as the lead agency responsible for Spontaneous Volunteer Management in the event of a disaster or emergency.
