United Way of
San Luis Obispo County

We Love 2-1-1!

On February 11th (2/11/15), communities around the United States celebrate National 2-1-1 Day. 2-1-1 is the free information and referral phone number that connects the community to our local health and human services. If you need help, dial 2-1-1 to speak with a caring call specialist, or visit www.211slo.org to search the public database on your own.

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211 is a free 24/7 phone number that will help you connect to local services. #dial211

Need help, but don't know where to start? #dial211 for free, confidential information and referrals 24/7. www.211slo.org

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File Your State and Federal Taxes for FREE!

Individuals or families with a combined income under $60,000 qualify for free tax filing. Visit www.myfreetaxes.org to file your federal and state income taxes for free with H&R Block software. All you need is a valid email address and your income forms. Need assistance filing online? MyFreeTaxes.org Coaches will be available on Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, now through March 14th, at the Paso Robles YMCA. Special thanks to Ride-On Transportation for providing our volunteers with free transportation from Cal Poly to Paso Robles.

Individuals and families with income under $53,000 may also schedule in person appointments for preparation assistance with volunteers from VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). These certified IRS volunteers will provide free basic income tax preparation with electronic filing. Call (805) 922-0329 to schedule an appointment at our Grover Beach site.

Save On Your Prescription Costs

Did you know? Prescription drug discount cards save SLO County millions of dollars in medicine costs. Coast2Coast RX and Family Wize cards have saved our community over $6,775,000 on prescription costs, an average of 63% per prescription.

United Way distributes these cards anyone who does not have health insurance or needs medication not covered by their insurance. These cards, which can be used for all FDA approved brand and generic prescription medications, don't require activation or paperwork. Download and print your cards today to start saving. (Call (805) 541-1234 to be provided with a card if you don't have access to a printer.)

Opportunity Exchange

Back by popular demand! The Opportunity Exchange is a listing of in-kind donation needs from nonprofit agencies, and items available for donation. The list, which will be updated biweekly, will be used to connect local businesses with items available, such as furniture or office equipment, with specific nonprofit needs.

Use this form on our website to enter your need or available item. Once the list is compiled, it will be available here.

Contact Us

United Way of SLO County

P.O. Box 14309

San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

Office (805) 541-1234

Fax (805) 543-5317

info@unitedwayslo.org

www.unitedwayslo.org