Save the Date!
January 31, 2015
2-1-1 RUN
10K*, 5K and 1mile Fun Run/Walk
*NEW option
Location: Southwood Town Center
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October Snapshot Report
Helpline 2-1-1 counselors assisted
1,580 callers and offered
2,467 referrals
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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 such as the Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline and the Family Health Line.
2-1-1 Big Bend
P.O. Box 10950
Tallahassee, Florida 32302
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Greetings! 
In November we were reaccredited by the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS)! The reaccreditation process is conducted every five years. This is a significant undertaking by our staff and I'm proud of our agency for achieving this outcome! On November 18th we signed the contract to launch our new Help Me Grow (HMG) program. We are one of five new HMG Affiliate sites in Florida. The program serves families with children 0-8 to help provide early assessment and intervention of developmental challenges. During December and January we will be training staff, engaging our HMG partners, establishing new protocols in our 2-1-1 call center and preparing to help our HMG callers beginning in February. New outreach activities will begin by late January so stay tuned.
I'm excited to introduce our newest staff members: Angela Hardiman, Development Director; Jonnekia Thomas, Executive Specialist; Tiffany Similien; HMG Program Coordinator; Paula Roberts, HMG Care Coordinator; and Kahla Voyes, HMG Resource Specialist.
President
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2-1-1 Big Bend Board Member Spotlight
Donna Smithey
Owner, InTents Events
Our agency was so pleased to recognize Donna Smithey as our Heart of Gold Honoree at the Association of Fundraising Professional's National Philanthropy Day luncheon on November 13. Donna and her team offer continuous support and we appreciate them!
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REFLECTIONS
"In my time volunteering with 2-1-1, I gained immeasurable skills and experiences that have furthered me, both personally and academically. I loved being able to help people one-on-one - it's very rewarding to hear someone tell you "thanks" for providing a listening ear. 2-1-1 provides a truly unique opportunity for anyone who wants to pursue counseling or social work."
~ Rachel K, Former Volunteer Hotline Crisis Counselor
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The 2-1-1 Big Bend app provides an immediate connection to more than 1,000 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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Help Fund Our
Future
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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