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For children across Acadiana, there are so many stories to be told.

And members of United Way of Acadiana's Women's Leadership Council want to see those stories have happy endings.

It's a beautiful spring day.

Your child is clamoring to go outside to play, but you want to make sure playtime is productive.

Learning happens all the time - and all around you - and Born Learning Trails help you make the most of your child's playtime.

A ruler of a far-away kingdom.

An adventurer riding the waves of the high seas.

An explorer examining an exciting new world.

When a child reads, their imagination blooms, instantly turning them into whatever they want to be. What better way to foster creativity than getting lost in a good book?!

The holiday season isn't just about giving ... it's also about giving back.

And there's no better way to give back than spending time volunteering. Just a few minutes of your time can have a truly lasting impact on someone's life.

This community has come together in so many ways in the past year to make Acadiana better.

THANK YOU!

Isaac made its presence known in Louisiana just one week ago.

For most of us in Acadiana, we are resting much easier because we were spared the worst of it. The sun is shining and we are back to normal, whatever that is to you!

But for 232-HELP/211, they are busier than ever answering calls from bewildered and besieged Louisiana residents whose homes were flooded and lives turned upside down.

United Way of Acadiana was founded in 1949, but we're a part of movement that is celebrating 125 years of improving lives.

Acadiana certainly united to TAKE ACTION on June 21!

This year, more than 550 volunteers helped advance the common good by participating in Day of Action.

Individually we can all do something, but collectively we are able to create a movement.

Last year, more than 600 volunteers were inspired and mobilized throughout Acadiana on our Day of Action to complete hands-on projects supporting Education, Earnings and Essentials. These volunteers were connected by their passion to make a difference in their local communities!

You, too, can make a difference by taking part in this year's Day of Action on June 21.

Giving Thanks ...

In just a few days, we'll gather with our friends and family to indulge in a delicious Thanksgiving feast ... and maybe watch a little football. But it's also an opportunity to reflect on the things we're thankful for in our lives. Those things can be big or small. What's important is that you take a moment to give thanks.