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Dial 2-1-1 for FREE, confidential, 24-hour information and referral assistance for:
Housing • Shelter • Food • Legal Aid • Clothing Education • Counseling • Utility Assistance Health Care • Transportation
 
What is 2-1-1?
2-1-1 is a national dialing code for free access to health and human service information and referral. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number that helps connect individuals and families in need to community-based organizations. Today, 2-1-1 reaches approximately 77 percent of the U.S. population.
 
Why 2-1-1?
2-1-1 is easy to use and helps track gaps, duplication and trends in social services. 2-1-1 is essential in disaster relief, helping reduce non-emergency calls to 911 by connecting victims, donors and volunteers with social service agencies. 2-1-1 can also be good for business because it helps employees through crises.
 
Are there charges for calling 2-1-1?
There are no charges for calls from landline phones; calls are free from most pay phones. However, normal usage minutes and taxes apply to cell phone users.
 
Where is 2-1-1 available?
United Way of Allen County’s 2-1-1 call center serves Adams, Allen, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. For information on call centers in Ohio, visit www.211ohio.net. Currently, approximately 86 percent of all Hoosiers can receive service by dialing 2-1-1.
 
What does the system cost?
It is estimated that 2-1-1 costs communities an average of $1.50 per person for the area served. Your United Way/United Fund gift helps support this critical service. United Ways and United Funds in Indiana are a primary supporter of the Indiana 2-1-1 Partnership and IN211 Centers. All active IN211 Centers rely on United Way/United Fund support and some receive up to 95 percent of their total annual budget from United Way/United Fund contributions.
 
How many people use 2-1-1?
The weakening economy has forced more people to seek help. In 2008, Northeast Indiana’s
2-1-1 Center took 36,595 calls – a 22.3 percent increase over 2007.  In the first half of 2009, calls were up 16 percent from the first half of 2008. Most of the calls related to basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and financial assistance for rent and utilities.
 

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For more information on 2-1-1, go to the First Call website or call Tiffany Bailey, 2-1-1 Manager, at (260) 422-4776. 
  
A Community Services Guide with information on Allen County human service agencies is also available for $30 at United Way of Allen County's office, 334 E. Berry St.

 

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Learn United is a community effort to improve the reading skills of children across Allen County. Visit www.learnunited.org for more information, or call 260-469-4030.

Men's Night Out Fundraiser
Bourbon, beer, cigars and dinner at Club Soda on September 13. All proceeds benefit United Way of Allen County. Call or email Robin Holley at robinh@uwacin.org or (260) 422-4776 for more information.

Women United's Power of the Purse Event
A fundraiser to support early childhood literacy efforts in Allen County. The evening will include both live and silent auctions of new, gently used and celebrity-owned designer purses. It is scheduled for September 29 at the Fort Wayne Country Club at 5:30 p.m. Seats are $50/each.  If you would like to attend, contact Robin Holley at robinh@uwacin.org or call her at (260) 417-3804.

Senior Health Fair
The 18th Annual Senior Health Fair is set for October 1, 2010. Download the brochure here.

2010 Day of Caring
Day of Caring was a huge success with 1500 volunteers and approximately 9,000 volunteer hours logged! Visit our facebook page to see photos of the great day! Click here to see media coverage.

American Pride Ride
This year's 9th Annual American Pride Ride consists of a Teddy Bear Run to Lutheran Children's Hospital. If you'd like to join Organized Labor for the ride, or purchase a bear for the patients at Lutheran Children's Hospital, contact Vickie Meyers at (260) 422-4776.

Goals for the Common Good
United Way's assessment of community conditions and how to address important community  needs. Download report.

FamilyWize
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