MONROE, LA – United Way of Northeast Louisiana is thrilled to announce a continued partnership with Royal Family Kids NELA and the Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization, a ministry of the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home and Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, to support foster children and families in the Monroe Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Region this holiday season. This collaboration aims to bring joy, dignity, and a sense of belonging to children and youth in foster care, as well as adopted and biological children within these families.
Thanks to the generosity of people across Northeast Louisiana, every child in foster care will once again receive thoughtful gifts this holiday season. And the spirit of giving continues — United Way NELA encourages community members to donate gifts online or volunteer to help wrap presents.
“Each year, we are reminded of how powerful it is when our community shows up for children who need it most,” said Jessica Hughes, Senior VolunteerUNITED Manager at United Way of Northeast Louisiana. “As we enter a new holiday season, we’re grateful for every person who gives their time, talent, or resources to ensure these families feel seen, supported, and celebrated.”
How You Can Help
Make the season brighter by donating a gift or volunteering to help wrap. To get involved, visit unitedwaynela.org/holidayproject for online shopping options, volunteer sign-ups, and additional details. All gifts purchased online will be shipped directly to Royal Family Kids NELA, where volunteers will wrap and prepare them for distribution to local foster families.