SHREVEPORT, La. – United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) is set to host Tails & Ales: A Celebration of Impact on March 20 at the Paradise Theater inside Margaritaville Resort Casino Bossier City. Presented by Margaritaville Resort Casino, the event will recognize top supporters, share UWNWLA’s 2024 fundraising and impact results, and celebrate with an evening of food, music, and awards.
Event Details & Highlights
- VIP Sponsor Mixer: 5 p.m. (Exclusive for event sponsors)
- General Event Start Time: 6 p.m.
- Location: Paradise Theater, Margaritaville Resort Casino Bossier City
Attendees will enjoy a seafood boil, a burger bar, live music by Everett Street Jazz, and complimentary ales from Great Raft Brewery and Eagle Distributing, as well as wine from Cuban Liquor.
Honoring Community Champions
Tails & Ales is dedicated to recognizing companies and donors who partnered with UWNWLA throughout 2024 to help drive community success.
“Every year, we have amazing supporters who donate their time, talent, and resources to help our organization and community thrive,” said UWNWLA President & CEO LaToria W. Thomas. “We look forward to this annual event as an opportunity to properly thank and honor the nearly 100 partner companies that contribute to our mission.”
Among the annual awards presented during the evening will be the prestigious Clyde E. Fant Memorial Award, which recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to both UWNWLA and the broader community.
This year’s recipient is Sonja Bailes, Public Relations Liaison for Bossier Parish Schools, honored for her outstanding volunteerism and leadership in United Way initiatives.
Since its inception in 1949, the Clyde E. Fant Award has recognized local philanthropists, with previous honorees including:
- Virginia K. Shehee (1975)
- Mary Ann Selber (2001)
- Jaf Fielder (2023)
- Grant Nuckolls & Andrew Crawford (2024)
Supporting United Way’s Mission
UWNWLA serves a 10-parish region, working to improve health, education, financial stability, and essential needs for more than 100,000 individuals annually. Proceeds from ticket sales will support UWNWLA programs and services that directly impact Northwest Louisiana communities.
Get Your Tickets
To attend Tails & Ales and support United Way’s mission, purchase tickets online at:
🔗 https://unitedwaynwla.org/tails-ales/.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities and event details, visit UnitedWayNWLA.org.