How you can help...

For organizations wishing to join and participate in the Calcasieu Long Term Recovery Group contact:
Catherine Thomas, Chair
Phone: (337) 433-1088
E-mail: cthomas@unitedwayswla.org
For those wishing to make a donation in support of the long term recovery efforts:
Your donation is tax deductible.
To provide assistance in Southwest Louisiana -
Make checks payable to:
United Way SW LA / Rita
Memo: Calcasieu Long Term Recovery Group
and mail to:
715 Ryan Street, Suite 102
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express accepted)
If you are a local volunteer or volunteer group OR from outside the area and you would like to volunteer to help rebuild Calcasieu and Southwest Louisiana:
Call the SWLA Volunteer Housing Center at (337) 217-0428
(The Center can also provide information on using the facility for lodging of volunteer groups)
If you would like to donate building materials or other items in support of long term recovery, see our "Wish List" and contact:
Catherine Thomas, Chair
Phone: (337) 433-1088
E-mail: cthomas@unitedwayswla.org
Wish List
- Building materials (shingles, paint, lumber, etc.)
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Baby items (furniture, cribs, diapers, formula)
- Paint (interior and exterior)