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SEPTEMBER 2012 DASHBOARD
FAST FACTS
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- In September, 2-1-1 received 1,608 requests for information and referral
- 40% had an income of $833 or less; 39% had an income of $834 -$1,667
- 53% were between the ages of 18-39; 35% were between the ages of 40-59
- 10% were 60 years of age and older
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LEAP
|  Winter is just around the corner and with that, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will be made available from November 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. Once again, many in our community will have difficulty keeping up with their heating bills. LEAP is a federally funded program that assists qualifying low-income individuals and families with winter utility costs and, in some cases, may mean the difference in keeping their utilities connected.
For many who qualify, there is a permanent solution to help cut winter heating bills. The Energy Resource Center (ERC) provides free energy audits, insulation, and heater work. 2-1-1 strives to connect those who are eligible to this important community resource. By taking advantage of the services with ERC, those families are then able to lower their heating bills permanently and make their winter costs more affordable.
Thank you to all of you who work so tirelessly to help those in need in our community.
PROFILE ON HOMELESSNESS In the month of September, 2-1-1 received 52 calls from individuals and/or families who were homeless. Of the 52 calls received, 68% found themselves homeless for the first time. There were 37 children with 57% of those being 6 years of age and under.
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2-1-1 is a free, confidential easy-to-remember three-digit phone number that connects people in need with the health and human services they require. Each year thousands of Coloradans receive referrals for help with utilities, rent, food/meals, shelter or transitional housing, clothing, healthcare, dental care or assistance with numerous other challenges.
PPUW 2-1-1 serves Chaffee, Cheyenne, El Paso, Lincoln, Park and Teller counties, and portions of the San Luis Valley
How many calls were received in your zip code?
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2-1-1 Demographics
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>> First-time callers - 54%
>> Women - 74%
>> Seniors - 10%
>> Disability - 0%
>> Veterans - 10%
>> Current military - 3%
>> Unemployed - 29%
>> Uninsured - 31%
>> Avg age - 40
>> Avg # children - 1
>> Avg monthly income -
$1,186
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Want to Help 2-1-1?
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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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