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$ Match Day November 14th 
We have a wonderful opportunity for 2-1-1 Big Bend to benefit from donations made to our profile page at the Community Foundation of North Florida's new FindLearnGive.org website, matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. On WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH (ONE DAY ONLY), go to FindLearnGive.org - Search for 2-1-1 Big Bend
- Make a secure donation with your credit card using the "Donate Now Match Day" button
- If possible, make a donation of at least $25 so it counts toward additional incentives
If you have any questions, contact Sheila Horne at shorne@211bigbend.org |
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2-1-1 Big Bend Celebrates I &R Day November 16, 2012  
"National Information and Referral Services Day". AIRS is an international nonprofit professional association with a membership of more than 1,200 public and private I&R organizations including 2-1-1 Big Bend.
Information and Referral is the art, science and practice of bringing people and services together and is an integral component of the health and human services sector.
People in search of critical services such as financial assistance, food, shelter, child care, jobs, or mental health support often do not know where to begin to get help, or they get overwhelmed trying to find what they need. With I&R the information is available at their fingertips with one simple phone call, text message, or website.
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Helpline 2-1-1 Stats 
October Service Snapshot Report Helpline 2-1-1 counselors assisted 1,970 callers and offered 2,642 referrals during October Click here to review the October Snapshot |
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"Getting to Zero: Zero New HIV Infections. Zero Discrimination. Zero AIDS Related deaths".
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Help support our future needs!
2-1-1 Big Bend has an endowment fund at
the Community Foundation of North Florida.
Please contact us to learn how you can make
an immediate or deferred contribution to our
endowment fund. Additional information is
available from the Community Foundation
at 222-2899 ext. 104 or jwatkins@cfnf.org. |
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The 2-1-1 Big Bend app provides an immediate connection to 1,200 programs in the Tallahassee, Florida area including, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties. Users can find information about housing asistance, mental health issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, parenting skills, employment, foodbanks, disaster services and more. | |
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About Us
2-1-1 Big Bend provides Helpline 2-1-1, a 24/7
free, community hotline service offering confidential counseling and human service information. Other specialized hotlines are also operated by the agency.
A United Way Agency |
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2-1-1 Big Bend News |
November 2012 |
 | | Randy Nicklaus, President |
Greetings!
First, I want to thank the 29 new hotline volunteers that completed our Fall 2012 training class. We appreciate your dedication to helping our callers!
This week is full of special activities and recognitions. Wednesday is "Donation Match Day" to highlight the Community Foundation's new www.FindLearnGive.com website. 2-1-1 Big Bend was one of the first local agencies to put a profile on this site. Therefore, on Wednesday, you can make a donation to our agency via this website and have it matched. Please read the adjacent article and help us out with a donation! Thursday is National Philanthropy Day and our local Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is sponsoring its annual recognition luncheon. This year we are giving special thanks to Polly White, a 2-1-1 Big Bend board member, and representative of Capital Health Plan (CHP). Both Polly and CHP have generously supported our agency through donations and other contributions. Also, I congratulate Tallahassee Sunrise Rotary for being recognized as this year's Philanthropic Organization of the year!
Finally, I want to bring your attention to Friday which is National Information & Referral (I&R) Awareness Day. As one of more than 1200 professional I&R agencies in the nation, we help bring people and services together via our hotline, online database and community collaborations. We celebrate this day by asking you to help us education the community about our services so we can help more people in the coming year!
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National Philanthropy Day
November 15, 2012
2-1-1 Big Bend honors Capital Health Plan and Polly White as our "Heart of Gold" at this year's National Philanthropy Day!
The following will be the honorees for the 2012 NPD celebration:
- Mrs. Matilda "Tillie" Austin Allen - Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year Honoree
- Tallahassee Sunrise Rotary - Outstanding Philanthropic Organization of the Year Honoree
- Cumulus Broadcasting - Outstanding Media Outlet of the Year Honoree
- Mikey Rubin - Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Honoree
Please join us in celebrating National Philanthropy DayŽ because of the remarkable impact of the charitable sector and the increasing role it plays in our societies and countries around the world. Individuals are connected to causes, and to each other.
Tickets $50 contact Mary Dekle at Mary@LSNF.org for more information.
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Thanksgiving for the Community
Thursday November 22, 2012
- American Legion Post 13: 229 Lake Ella Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Traditional Turkey Dinner. Bus Transportation provided to & from: The HOPE Community, The Shelter, Tallahassee Veterans Village, Home Front, Renaissance Community Center. 11 am- 1pm.
- St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church: 2565 Centerville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Noon - 3 pm Thanksgiving Day
- Project Annie Holiday Meals: Speer's Fishmarket Bldg in Frenchtown 625 W 4th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303. 11 am- 4 pm. Call 850-222-6133 for more information and to let Annie know if you plan to attend.
- Jefferson Community Thanksgviing Dinner: First United Methodist Church: 390 W. Walnut St, Monticello, FL 32345. 11:30 am- 1:30 pm.
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Toys For Tots!
Toys for Tots is a national program, locally run, that provides toys for children up to age 17. The Marine Corps collects donated toys and books to distribute to parents of needy children at Christmas time.
Families living in Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, or Wakulla Counties can register in person at 2910 Roberts Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310, 8am-3pm, on the following dates:
November , 13-16, 19-21, 26-30
December 3-7
*(They can Not wait until the distribution day to apply as in previous years).
*The following items are required to apply:
1) Photo ID of person applying;
2) Child's Birth Certificate;
3) Child's Social Security Card
4) Proof of ALL income for the home (includes cash assistance, food stamps, and child support).
*Distribution day for those who have qualified is on December 16, 8am-4pm, at the Salvation Army thrift store, 2131 Jackson Bluff Rd, 32304. The person picking up the items must bring a photo ID.
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