United Way of St. Charles & Blessed to Be a Blessing Hosts 2025 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for Local Families
United Way of St.
St. Charles Toy & Gift Event
2025 St. Charles Toy & Gift Event
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Edward A. Dufresne Community Center
274 Judge Dufresne Pkwy
9:00 am- 1:00 pm
Children from infants to 14 years old are eligible to participate and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
St. Charles residents only, and proof of residency is required
For any additional information, please contact Jeanne Arabie at (985) 817- 0947.
Postponed: Child Seat Safety Giveaway
Our Child Safety Seat Distribution Event, originally scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, has been postponed to a later date in January due to the weather!
We will share the updated date, time, and details as soon as they are confirmed.
We look forward to serving families in the new year!
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
2025 Thanksgiving Turkey(and All the Trimmings) Giveaway
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Edward Dufresne Community Center
274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
United Way of St. Charles and Blessed to Be a Blessing, with community partners, will host its 2025 Thanksgiving Turkey giveaway.
The first 300 families will receive a free Turkey and trimmings. The first 100 participants will also receive a free ham. An ID or utility bill is required to receive the supplies.
2025 Battle for the Paddle
2025 Battle for the Paddle
With 266 teams cooking jambalaya, gumbo, or pastalaya, United Way of St. Charles celebrated our 2025 fundraising campaign at our 24th annual Battle for the Paddle. The event was held Thursday, October 2nd at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center in Luling, with live music provided by Ryan Foret & the Foret Tradition.
Loyd J Bourgeois Fully Funds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in St. Charles Parish
United Way St. Charles Board Member and personal injury lawyer, Loyd J. Bourdois, has pledged to fully fund the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in St. Charles Parish.
UWSC Partners with Mimosa Park Swim & Racquet Club to Provide Free Swim Safety Lessons
U
nited Way of St. Charles is making waves in community safety this summer by partnering with Mimosa Park Swim & Racquet Club to offer free swim safety lessons to local children. With the funding provided by United Way, 75 children, ranging in age from 2 years and up, could participate at no cost.
UWSC Awards LIVE UNITED Scholarships to 6 High School Seniors
United Way of St. Charles awarded LIVE UNITED scholarships to ten St. Charles Parish graduating high school seniors on May 2, 2025.
United Way of St. Charles Bridge Run - Additional Information
United Way of St. Charles Bridge Run - Additional Information
In collaboration with the New Orleans Track Club, United Way of St. Charles hosts the Bridge Run event to celebrate our community, promote health and physical activity, and raise funds for our programs. These programs provide essential services such as food assistance for children and families, support for cancer patients, and job training opportunities.
2025 UWSC Bridge Run Cancelled
UWSC Bridge Run Cancellation
We received new information this morning in reference to the forecast for the Bridge Run tomorrow (March 29) that now indicates a significant risk for thunderstorms and lightning during the event.