By many measures, Americans are growing less religious: Since 2007, for example, the percentage of people who pray daily has dropped, while the “unaffiliated” have grown to 29%. But those numbers can distract from just how much faith still matters in American public life – much more so than in Western Europe, despite its similar […]

SHREVEPORT, La. — Every child deserves to start the school year with tools and support needed to succeed. That's why United Way of Northwest Louisiana is partnering with the Webster Parish School Board on two community-wide back-to-school initiatives: Pack The Bus, a school supply drive on July 24-25, and the 18th Annual Back-to-School Bash on August 2. Together, the organizations are collecting school supplies, mobilizing volunteers, and connecting families with resources that help students succeed.