Boutte
Construction officially underway for parish’s community college
With construction work underway, Boutte’s River Parishes Community College – United Way campus will officially open its doors in January 2021. […]
United Way of St Charles
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Bridge Run highlights cancellation of several traditional events
Countless events have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not the least of which is one of St. Charles Parish’s great traditions, United Way of St. Charles’ Bridge Run across the iconic Hale Boggs Bridge. […]
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United Way helping schools continue free meals program after initial suspension
A plan to provide free meals for the students of St. Charles Parish schools was suspended last week after a district employee reported he or she had displayed COVID-19 symptoms, but it will be back on thanks to an agreement between the school system, United Way and Second Harvest. […]
Lifestyles
St. Charles school system raises record United Way campaign
An overview of the school system’s 2019 United Way campaign was presented to the School Board at its January meeting. […]
Lifestyles
‘$3 Million Man’ recognized for raising money for United Way
He has been called the “Original $3 million Man,” as well as voted the “Most Interesting Man from Lutcher” by Nutria Times Magazine – three times – and even called Duane “Hammer Time” Foret. […]
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Community college coming to St. Charles
Calling it United Way of St. Charles’ “biggest, boldest initiative” in its 64-year history, Executive Director John Dias says they will provide a community college campus for St. Charles Parish. […]
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UW commits $2.3M to bring college campus to St. Charles Parish
United Way of St. Charles has committed $2.3 million to establish a college campus in St. Charles Parish and partnered with River Parishes Community College (RPCC) to operate it. […]
Lifestyles
United Way does it again – sets another record-setting $3.4M campaign
With Valero St. Charles Refinery as this year’s biggest contributor, the United Way of St. Charles marked still another record-setting campaign with this year’s $3.4 million raised. John Dias, UWSC executive director, said funds will […]
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Valero expansions will bring 114 permanent jobs
Expected to generate millions of new property and sales taxes for St. Charles Parish, Valero Refining – New Orleans announced plans for an even bigger expansion at its Norco site. […]