2-1-1 Starts Services in Polk County!
This month, residents of Polk County, NC join more than 90% of Americans who are served by state and national networks of 2-1-1 centers. Please join us as we spread a new message to the people of Polk County: When you need help for yourself, your family, or someone you know. Dial or click 2-1-1. Help starts here.
 On August 8th, community members gathered on the campus of Isothermal Community College in Columbus to celebrate the kickoff of 2-1-1 service.
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2-1-1 in Polk County is sponsored by a network of local community partners, including:
- Polk Fit, Fresh & Friendly
- Region C Workforce Development
- Western Carolina Community Action
- Hospice of the Carolina Foothills
- Region C Area Agency on Aging
- Rutherford-Polk-McDowell Health District
- Seasons of Life Home Care
- Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry
- Steps to Hope
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 |  Issues with Mold?
The heavy summer rains in Western North Carolina have created a host of problems in our area, including a rise in instances of mold in homes.
Mold can cause a number of health problems, including allergic reactions, asthma episodes, irritations of the eye, nose and throat, sinus congestion, and other respiratory problems. Because of public health concerns associated with mold, 2-1-1 is working with local health and human service departments to share resources.
If you are a tenant, and you have water coming into your home or are dealing with after affects such as mold, there might be resources that can help you. 2-1-1 can provide referrals for housing inspections, legal assistance, and more.
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First Time Home Buyers Grant Program
|  OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling has an exciting message they want you to hear! They are offering an opportunity to receive a $2.00 match for every $1.00 saved towards home ownership.
Participants must currently be Buncombe County residents, first-time home buyers, and their annual household income must be at or below 80% area median income. At the time of enrollment, participants must have at least one year of stable income, be able to make a savings deposit of at least $35.00 per month for six consecutive months, and plan to purchase a home by December 31, 2014.
Funds can be used in conjunction with Mountain Housing Opportunities' Down Payment Assistance, USDA Rural Development loans and other programs for first-time homebuyers.
Limited funding is available. For more information or to take the first step towards enrollment, call 828-255-5166 and ask about the HomeRun Program.
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A 2-1-1 Caller's Story
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We are always grateful to callers who share their positive experiences with us. Our call center manager recently spoke to a woman with a great story.
The woman had called 2-1-1 after beginning to lose her vision and had gotten a referral to a local agency. The referral agency not only helped her with making her home safer for her as she transitioned to blindness, but they also gave her a way to listen to books (she loved to read), and they answered questions that came up for her such as would she lose her ability to dream in color (most people who can no longer see in color can still dream in color). 2-1-1 serves people by making caring connections to needed information and resources. We also follow-up to see if the resources provided worked out. It is wonderful for us to hear when, like for this caller, our services connect them to the necessary supports.
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Why am I receiving this email?
| You are receiving this message because your community receives 2-1-1 service through NC 2-1-1's Asheville center.
We provide this monthly newsletter as just one way to keep in touch, highlight local health and human service initiatives, promote information and referral tools, gain your feedback, and strengthen our community partnerships.
Drop us a line anytime to update your database listing, ask about community resources, or get data about caller needs. We are your local 2-1-1 center, and we stand ready to assist.
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NC 2-1-1
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someone you know?
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