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United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 marks its Sixth Anniversary in Eastern and Southeastern Iowa on February 11, 2010. Read More about the anniversary. United Way 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service that connects individuals and families to community resources and the services they need, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
To find help, dial 2-1-1 or toll-free at 1-866-469-2211.
From a cell phone or pay phone, dial (319) 739-4211.
When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional will listen to your situation, access a database of health and human services providers and then give you information about the most appropriate community services. Since 2004, over 183,000 calls have been made to 2-1-1 for assistance.
During the floods of 2008, United Way 2-1-1 responded immediately to assist those who needed help. Between June and October 2008, United Way 2-1-1 answered over 28,000 disaster-related calls. 2-1-1 connected community members to disaster assistance, information and referral, financial assistance, emergency shelter and food resources.
United Way 2-1-1 serves the residents of 24 counties in Eastern and Southeastern Iowa and partners with Cedar Valley United Way, United Way of East Central Iowa, United Way of Johnson County, United Way of Mahaska County, United Way of Wapello County and Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way.
2-1-1 is a national number and is currently active in 41 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada. 2-1-1 serves approximately 190 million Americans which is over 65% of the U.S. population.
United Way 2-1-1 brochure
United Way 2-1-1 flyer (8.5' X 11')
United Way 2-1-1 poster (11' X 17')
Visit United Way 2-1-1 online at www.211Iowa.org
United Way 2-1-1 Annual Report
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