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United Way grapples with fundraising woes in year of increased community needs
As community needs have increased in 2020, United Way of St. Charles has stepped up to meet them. […]
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Residents urged to donate after popular fall events cancelled
The sights, sounds and tastes of fall will be different in St. Charles Parish this year as two of the most widely anticipated annual events have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
News
2020 Battle for the Paddle cancelled due to COVID-19
United Way of St. Charles announced the cancellation of the 2020 Battle for the Paddle at its August board of directors meeting. […]
News
All-you-can-eat gumbo, jambalaya on tap at Battle for the Paddle
The 17th Annual United Way of St. Charles’ Battle for the Paddle will serve up 150 teams Thursday (Oct. 4) with the most competitive gumbo and jambalaya cook-off in the area. […]
Lifestyles
Record-setting 162 teams will Battle for the Paddle on Thursday (Oct. 5)
The 162 teams signed up for this year’s Battle for the Paddle, and an anticipated 8,000 people attending the event, will break in a new location on Thursday. […]
News
Battle for the Paddle moves to new location
For 16 years, the United Way of St. Charles’ Battle for the Paddle cook-off fundraiser has brought locals together to enjoy some great food, fun and music, all while contributing to a good cause. […]
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15th annual Battle for the Paddle expected to draw largest crowd ever
With more than 130 teams and nearly 8,000 attendees anticipated for the 15th annual Battle for the Paddle Cook-Off on Thursday, Oct. 6, the United Way of St. Charles is gearing up for its largest fundraiser at the West Bank Bridge Park. […]
Lifestyles
Valero cooking a win at Battle for the Paddle
Valero employees recently held their competition to name their contenders for the United Way of St. Charles’ Paddle for the Battle competition Oct. 6. […]
Lifestyles
UW’s Battle for the Paddle wins with record crowd, teams
With people pouring into United Way of St. Charles’ 14th annual Battle for the Paddle competition last Thursday, it’s no surprise that one of the parish’s largest fundraisers drew a record 7,356 people and 135 teams. […]