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 United Way of Southwestern Indiana currently operates a 211 Information and Referral Center that serves Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Posey and Gibson Counties. Finding help can be a stressful, complicated task for Hoosiers, as they attempt to navigate a web of health and human service programs, often placing multiple calls to fulfill one need. The 211 information and referral specialists offer a 24/7, confidential source to connect Hoosiers to services like emergency food and shelter, counseling, assistance for the elderly, after school programs and much more.
We, along with our counterparts in the rest of the state, would like to ensure all Hoosiers have access to help when they need it most. This is very important. Please contact Congressman Ellsworth and ask him to support the Calling for 211 Act. 211 is the only public benefit three digit calling code, such as 911 and 411, without public funding.
Contact Brad Ellsworth:
Phone: Washington, DC office (866) 567-0227
Phone: Evansville office (812) 465-6484
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| About 211 |
Highlights of our local 211 Information and Referral Center include:
· 2005 - After operating as an Information and Referral service under a seven-digit number since 1986, United Way begins 211 service in Vanderburgh, Warrick and Spencer Counties.
· 2005 - City of Evansville designates 211 as the one call source for disaster assistance for victims of the November 2005 tornado.
· 2006 - United Way expands 211 service into Posey County.
· 2008 - United Way expands 211 service into Gibson County
· 2009 - City of Evansville and Vectren designated 211 as the one call source for ice storm damage assistance
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