Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1 Update

Pikes Peak United Way

MAY 2011 DASHBOARD

FAST FACTS

In May 2011, 2-1-1 responded to 2,327 requests for information
Our average caller is a 40 year old single woman with 1 child and an average monthly income of $1,011
PPUW 2-1-1 has created an Advisory Council whose mission is to coordinate services, reduce duplication of services and find creative ways to meet the service gaps in our community

TOP 5 PRESENTING NEEDS

May - Presenting Needs

TOP 5 SERVICE GAPS

2-1-1 NEWS

Summer is here and that means health fairs and immunization clinics. Solid Rock Family Life Center's Health Fair will take place on Saturday, July 23rd and Northern Churches Care Health Fair takes place on Saturday, July 30th. Dial 2-1-1 for details.

PPUW's first annual Day of Action took place on Tuesday, June 21st. Day of Action is a national volunteer opportunity. Locally, our first event created awareness and advocated for our 2-1-1 Information and Referral hotline. Teams canvassed the Mill Street and Hillside neighborhoods with 750 informational door hangers for 2-1-1! Afterwards, volunteers met at the Marian House Soup Kitchen to learn about their Poverty Reduction Program and the 2-1-1/Marian House Pilot Program. Check out the photos of the event.

2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral hotline for health and human service needs. Each year thousands of Coloradans receive referrals for help with utilities, rent, food/meals, clothing, shelter or transitional housing, healthcare, dental care or assistance with numerous other challenges.

2-1-1 Demographics

>> Women - 81%

>> Seniors - 9%

>> Disability - 27%

>> Veterans- 7%

>> Unemployed - 49%

>> Uninsured - 27%

>> Avg age - 40

>> Avg # children - 1

>> Avg monthly income -

$1,011

Want to Help 2-1-1?

There are many ways you can help make 2-1-1 a success:

You can designate your Pikes Peak United Way gift directly to 2-1-1.
Create awareness by telling your friends, family and neighbors about this free service.

Community Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve those in our community seeking information and referral.

Dial 2-1-1 (directly at 719.955.0742) or visit us at www.ppunitedway.org/211 to get connected & get answers.

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