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URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO PASS S.211!
Time is running out. Senate must act immediately to pass S. 211 during the lame duck session
Please Call Your U.S. Senators Today!
2-1-1 is an information and referral line that connects people to vital social services provided by a range of nonprofit and government agencies. This easy-to-remember number saves time and frustration by eliminating the need for callers to navigate a maze of agencies and help-lines. When a person calls 2-1-1, specially-trained information and referral personnel analyze what services are needed and provide the appropriate resource and related information.
Today, 2-1-1 service is available to 80% of the U.S. population with 240 active 2-1-1 call centers in 46 states; however, because of the expanding reach and increasing visibility of 2-1-1, many 2-1-1 call centers lack the resources needed to build an adequate telecommunications infrastructure, provide appropriate staff levels and training, establish or maintain 24-hour-a-day service, ensure complete and accurate informational databases, and reach rural populations. The Calling for 2-1-1 Act would provide funding necessary to meet these needs.
As a result of the hardwork of 2-1-1 advocates like yourself congressional support for 2-1-1 is at an all-time high with 253 Representatives and 61 Senators currently cosponsoring the bill. This represents an increase of 110 Representatives and 13 Senators supporting the bill versus the previous session of Congress.
While there is significant support for the bill we need your help to ensure the House of Representatives and Senate view passage of the bill as a priority this year and get it done during the lame duck session.
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
We need to generate as many calls as possible this week.
If you have any questions please contact: Judy Darnell | Director of Public Policy | United Ways of California 831.246.3099 Cell | 877.908.8922 Fax jdarnell@unitedwaysca.org | www.unitedwaysca.orgGive. Advocate. Volunteer. Live United
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