How is United Way involved in 2-1-1?
• 2-1-1 was first launched by United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta in 1997 and now reaches into 30 states and the District of Columbia. • United Way supports 2-1-1 as the first number to call to connect with health and human services and volunteer opportunities. • UWA has declared February 11th as National 2-1-1 Day. • United Ways have a long-standing tradition of commitment to funding information and referral (I&R) services in their respective communities. • 2-1-1 and its goal to contribute vital information that benefits individuals and communities mirrors the mission of the 1,400 United Ways nationwide to better peoples lives. How is 2-1-1 funded? • 2-1-1 centers have various funding sources — local United Ways, community foundations, Federal and local government funds. • Senators Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) and Hillary Clinton (D-NY) have introduced bi-partisan legislation named the Calling 2-1-1 Act that would provide Federal funding for 2-1-1 and encourage support of it nationwide. • Th
