"Earlier this year I received information through a Board of Supervisor contact regarding a Transitional Assistance customer whose husband had just passed away after a long battle with cancer. The customer was left a large family to support and she was limited on resources.

 

At the time of her husband's death she had no money to pay for his funeral and burial. I contacted 2-1-1 and the operator was very helpful in providing several contacts that could possibly assist with the cost.

 

Ultimately the customer received assistance and was able to see her husband buried with the dignity he deserved. I credit 2-1-1 with being available to provide the necessary resources to people in need.

 

I have since been able to utilize the services of 2-1-1 for other customer referrals, including household appliance resources for single parents, and food banks for hungry families and individuals."

 

Cindi Tamez, Deputy Director, Region IV, San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department