United Way receives over $2 million in funding for 211-service upgrade, homelessness programs

State leaders are announcing new funding for the United Way, to offset cuts from the federal government on Monday morning.

State increasing funding to 211 as program sees overwhelming number of callers

On Monday, the state announced $2.6 million in funding to United Way’s 211 program. The 211 program offers resources to ...
Cleveland.com

United Way launches food finder tool as SNAP disruption drives calls for help

CLEVELAND, Ohio — United Way of Greater Cleveland launched a new online tool to help residents find food assistance as an ongoing federal government shutdown disrupts benefits for hundreds of ...
The Providence Journal

Community need doesn’t take a summer vacation, and neither does United Way 211: Commentary

United Way of Rhode Island’s 211 connects residents with vital resources, especially during summer. 211 helps families find free meals, cooling centers, childcare and utility assistance. The service ...

$2.6M in state funding to increase staffing at United Way of Connecticut 211

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont announced $2.6 million in state spending Monday to increase staffing at the 211 call ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

United Way can help -- just call 211

Just five years ago on February 11, 2004, United Way 2-1-1 announced that callers looking for information and referral assistance would only need to dial three digits – 2-1-1 – to receive services.