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Save the Date! 2-1-1 Big Bend presents "A Night in the Tropics" All proceeds benefit agency programs Saturday, April 21, 2012, 6-11 PM Tallahassee Automobile Museum
Sponsored by Brandt Information Services Sunrise Rotary Club of Tallahassee Featuring: buffet dinner, hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine, DJ & dancing, silent auction, casino games, wine toss and golf putting challenge! Sponsorship Opportunities Available For more information contact: Sheila Horne shorne@211bigbend.org   |
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National 2-1-1 Day a Great Success! | |
Thank You to all the businesses and organizations that displayed a 2-1-1 yard sign during the week of February 6th thru 11th
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Helpline 2-1-1 Stats January Service Snapshot Report Helpline 2-1-1 counselors answered 1,903 calls and made 2,124 referrals during January. Click here to review the January Snapshot. _____________________________________________________ |
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The 2-1-1 Big Bend app provides an immediate connection to 1,200 programs in the Tallahassee, Florida area including, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties. Users can find information about housing asistance, mental health issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, parenting skills, employment, foodbanks, disaster services and more. | |
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Support 2-1-1 Now
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Help support our future needs!
2-1-1 Big Bend has an endowment fund at
the Community Foundation of North Florida.
Please contact us to learn how you can make
an immediate or deferred contribution to our
endowment fund. Additional information is
available from the Community Foundation
at 222-2899 ext. 104 or jwatkins@cfnf.org. |
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Professional Social Work Month
March 2012
Click here to learn more | |
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National Women & Girls | |
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10
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National Community / Neighborhood
Exercise Series
Are you or have you discussed what you would do
before, during and after a disaster? With the recent tornadoes, flooding and wildfires, you must be prepared. Hurricane season is just around the corner have
you walked through your plan of action?
April 28 - Flood / May 26 - Wildfire / June 30 - Tornado
Here's an opportunity to do so and it's free.
Take the time and ensure you're prepared.
Remember, Hurricane Season starts June 1st.
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About Us
2-1-1 Big Bend provides Helpline 2-1-1, a 24/7
free, community hotline service offering confidential counseling and human service information. Other specialized hotlines are also operated by the agency.
A United Way Agency |
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2-1-1 Big Bend News |
March 2012 |
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Greetings! ,
 | | Randy Nicklaus, President |
In 2011 more than 16.6 million people were assisted by 2-1-1 hotlines through out the United States, including 1.1 million in Florida. There are now more than 240 of these hotlines that serve 87 percent of the U.S. population.
As we celebrated National 2-1-1 Day last month, the Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services (FLAIRS) approved two new 2-1-1 certification applications. As a result, all Florida counties will have access to a 2-1-1 service by this summer. We have been working on this goal of 100 percent coverage in Florida for more than a decade and we finally achieved it!
I want to thank the Tallahassee Democrat editorial board for their support of Helpline 2-1-1 in their recent Our Opinion column. Other media outlets (e.g., WCTV) also provided coverage of National 2-1-1 Day and several agencies and businesses displayed our 2-1-1 yard signs in February as a show of support.
Thanks to everyone who helps increase community awareness of these important 2-1-1 services.
P.S. Watch for promotions of our April 21st fundraiser - A Night in the Tropics. It will be a lot of fun so please join us! |
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2012 Appreciation Banquet
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Jim Christie receives President's Award |
2-1-1 Big Bend honored its board members, staff and volunteers during its annual appreciation banquet Friday February 24th. Many thanks to the businesses and individuals that supported us with monetary and in-kind donations. They are recogized on our website.
Click here for banquet donors
Brandt Information Services and Sunrise Rotary Club of Tallahassee were recognized at the event as the Tropic Sponsors of our upcoming fundraising event "A Night in the Tropics" on April 21, 2012. We appreciate the continued support of our community partners, board members, staff and volunteers that make 2-1-1 Big Bend the safety net for our community.
Click here to view the complete list of award recipients
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Community Partner of the Month
Capital Health Plan's purpose as a nonprofit HMO is to provide the people in Leon and surrounding counties with high quality, affordable health care that:
- Focuses on delivery of evidence-based medical care under the direction of primary care physicians in an effective, timely, and cost-effective manner.
- Emphasizes low administrative costs and ethical business practices.
- Is proactive and innovative in its continuous quest to improve the health of the community.
Each year Capital Health Plan (CHP) is nationally recognized as a leader in its field. The 2-1-1 Big Bend staff can also attest to this quality care.
We are proud to have Capital Health Plan as an Island Sponsor for "A Night in the Tropics" - our annual fundraising event. Thank you Capital Health Plan for your continued support. |
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2-1-1 Big Bend
Board Member Spotlight
Jennifer Rupert
Wealth Management Advisor
Merrill Lynch
- How long have you been a board member?
I have been a board member since July 2010 - What is the most rewarding aspect of serving as a board member? The most rewarding aspect of serving as a board member in my view is understanding that the work of the board can have truly positive long-term impact on the organization and on the people who are helped by 2-1-1 Big Bend.
- What is one thing you would want people to know about 2-1-1 Big Bend? One thing I would like people to know is how many thousands of people are helped each year in the eight county area served by 2-1-1 Big Bend; this is a wonderful reflection of the hard work and dedication of the employees and volunteers who work at the agency.
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Step Up For Students
What if your child could receive a K-12 scholarship?
Step Up For Students is a nonprofit organization that administers the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship for low-income students (K-12). The scholarship program was created by the Florida Legislature in 2001 and is funded by corporations that receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for their contributions. Many families still don't know the option exists, but Florida has the nation's largest scholarship program giving low-income families the ability to choose the school that best meets their children's needs.
For additional information please visit www.StepUpForStudents.org or call 877-735-7837.
New families will be invited to start applying in March. Please visit the site to enter your information to be notified when you can begin applying.
Alissa Ciaramello
Vice President, Marketing, PR & Events
Step Up For Students
aciaramello@stepupforstudents.org
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Through the BEST Project, the United Way of the Big Bend is leading an effort to help lower-to-modest income residents preserve and increase their financial assets. The BEST Project, along with community partners, serves residents of the Big Bend through proactive and collaborative solutions to improve their long-term financial stability and quality of life.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit the BESTproject.org to find a VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) site near you.
Sites will be open January 21 to April 17, 2012 |
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