Every hour of every day, hundreds of people need essential human services - they are looking for training, employment, food pantries, help for an aging parent, addiction prevention programs for their teenage children, affordable housing options, support groups and ways of becoming part of their community. 2-1-1 allows people to give help and to get help.
2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. In 2011, 2-1-1 services in the United States answered more than 16.6 million calls. The implementation of 2-1-1 is spearheaded by United Ways and information and referral agencies in states and local communities. United Way Worldwide (UWW) and the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) are committed to providing national leadership so that every American has access to this essential service.Call 2-1-1 to find out about resources available in your community.
Also, the United Way of Island County has a website for volunteers -- whether you are looking to volunteer or you need volunteers for your organization. Go to www.unitedwayic.org, click the "Volunteer" button.
You can help to raise money for United Way of Island County by searching the internet or shopping online with GoodSearch at www.goodsearch.com.
