Blog | United Way 211

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#"> <head> <link rel="preconnect" crossorigin="anonymous" href="//www.google-analytics.com"> <link rel="preconnect" crossorigin="anonymous" href="//www.googletagmanager.com"> <meta charset="utf-8" /> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-KDX2XQL2MQ"></script> <script>window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments)};gtag("js", new Date());gtag("set", "developer_id.dMDhkMT", true);gtag("config", "G-KDX2XQL2MQ", {"groups":"default","page_placeholder":"PLACEHOLDER_page_location"});</script> <link rel="canonical" href="http://www.211.org/about-us/blog" /> <link rel="image_src" href="/themes/custom/uw211/images/OG-image.jpg" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Blog" /> <meta property="og:image" content="http://www.211.org/themes/custom/uw211/images/OG-image.jpg" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Drupal 10 (https://www.drupal.org)" /> <meta name="MobileOptimized" content="width" /> <meta name="HandheldFriendly" content="true" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" /> <link rel="icon" href="/core/misc/favicon.ico" type="image/vnd.microsoft.icon" /> <title>Blog | United Way 211</title> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/sites/default/files/css/css_Z-tdRpfzXIihLDmhNY76wQOFBVIAa5TAg_NLr7TWitA.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=uw211&include=eJxVyFEKgCAQBcALiWI3euaiwVqLryW8fZ_R3zBcvGWkAkrYFeT6eQiJJgz-bDmnpleBBsNEm7DOVKcbNH4T_TQverBLfQGAQCO3" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/sites/default/files/css/css_nc4MkzwwZL-SvQHzzBddOLzax1NAzkpcRaiRa9iqBOU.css?delta=1&language=en&theme=uw211&include=eJxVyFEKgCAQBcALiWI3euaiwVqLryW8fZ_R3zBcvGWkAkrYFeT6eQiJJgz-bDmnpleBBsNEm7DOVKcbNH4T_TQverBLfQGAQCO3" /> <link rel="manifest" href="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/pwa/manifest.json" crossorigin="use-credentials"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/pwa/icons/apple-touch-icon.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/pwa/icons/favicon-32x32.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/pwa/icons/favicon-16x16.png"> <link rel="mask-icon" href="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/pwa/icons/safari-pinned-tab.svg" color="#0e6ea6"> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/pwa/icons/favicon.ico"> <meta name="msapplication-config" content="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/pwa/browserconfig.xml"> <meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#0e6ea6"> <meta name="theme-color" content="#ffffff"> </head> <body class="path-node page-node-type-page"> <a class="sr-text" href="#maincontent">Skip to main content</a> <div class="dialog-off-canvas-main-canvas" data-off-canvas-main-canvas> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div> <div class="page-container"> <div class="hamburger-nav" data-level="1" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="hamburger-nav-top"> <button class="hamburger-nav-close icon-close js-hamburger-nav-close"><span class="sr-text">Close</span></button> <button class="hamburger-nav-back js-hamburger-nav-back">Back</button> </div> <div class="hamburger-nav-inner"> <nav class="hamburger-nav-nav" aria-label="Side Navigation"> <ul class="hamburger-nav-main"> <li> <a class="hamburger-nav-main-link" href="/homepage">Get Help</a> <a class="hamburger-nav-main-next icon-right-arrow js-hamburger-nav-next" href="#"> <span class="sr-text">View Menu</span> </a> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-top"> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-top-title">I need help...</div> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/i-need-help-paying-my-bills" data-active="false" >paying my bills</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/caregiver-resources" data-active="false" >caregiver resources</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/your-local-211" data-active="false" >contacting a local 211</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm"> <ul> <li> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-title">Crisis & Emergency</div> <ul> <li class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-item"> <a href="/get-help/disaster-recovery">Disaster Recovery</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-title">Housing</div> <ul> <li class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-item"> <a href="/get-help/housing-expenses">Housing Expenses</a> </li> <li class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-item"> <a href="/get-help/utilities-expenses">Utilities Expenses</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-title">Food</div> <ul> <li class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-item"> <a href="/get-help/food-programs-food-benefits">Food Programs & Benefits</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-title">Health</div> <ul> <li class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-item"> <a href="/get-help/healthcare-expenses">Healthcare Expenses</a> </li> <li class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-item"> <a href="/get-help/mental-health">Mental Health</a> </li> <li class="hamburger-nav-main-panel-link-farm-item"> <a href="/get-help/substance-use">Substance Use</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li> <a class="hamburger-nav-main-link" href="/partner-us">Partner with Us</a> <a class="hamburger-nav-main-next icon-right-arrow js-hamburger-nav-next" href="#"> <span class="sr-text">View Menu</span> </a> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel" aria-hidden="true"> <ul> <li> <a href="/partner-us/our-partners">Our Partners</a> </li> <li> <a href="/partner-us/pet-help-finder">Pet Help Finder</a> </li> <li> <a href="/astar">Just One Firefly - 211 Anthem</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <a class="hamburger-nav-main-link -active" href="/about-us">About Us</a> <a class="hamburger-nav-main-next icon-right-arrow js-hamburger-nav-next" href="#"> <span class="sr-text">View Menu</span> </a> <div class="hamburger-nav-main-panel" aria-hidden="true"> <ul> <li> <a href="/about-us/meet-our-people">Meet Our People</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.unitedway.org/211Data">Our Impact</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/your-local-211">Your Local 211</a> </li> <li> <a href="/contact-us">Contact Us</a> </li> <li> <a class="-active" href="/about-us/blog">Blog</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://211toolkit.unitedway.org/">#Team211 Toolkit</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="-button"> <a class="btn hamburger-nav-main-link" href="https://support.unitedway.org/page/211">Donate</a> </li> <li class="-button"><a href="tel:211" class="btn hamburger-nav-main-link -call">Call 211</a> </ul> <div class="language"> <div class="language-english OneLinkNoTxOneLinkKeepLinks"> <a href="http://www.211.org/about-us/blog">English</a> </div> <div class="language-spanish"> <a href="https://www.es.211.org/about-us/blog">Espanol</a> </div> </div> </nav> </div> </div> <header id="block-211siteheader" class="site-header"> <a class="site-header-logo" href="/"> <img src="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/images/logo.svg" alt="211 - Get connected, get help."> </a> <div class="site-header-mobile-navigation"> <nav class="mobile-navigation" aria-label="Mobile Navigation"> <a href="tel:211" class="btn -call">Call 211</a> <button type="button" class="mobile-navigation-trigger js-hamburger-nav-toggle"> <span class="sr-text">Mobile Menu</span> <img src="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/images/mobile-menu.svg" alt="Mobile Menu Open"> </button> </nav> </div> <div class="site-header-desktop-navigation"> <header class="desktop-navigation"> <div class="desktop-navigation-inner"> <div class="language"> <div class="language-english OneLinkNoTxOneLinkKeepLinks"> <a href="http://www.211.org/about-us/blog">English</a> </div> <div class="language-spanish"> <a href="https://www.es.211.org/about-us/blog">Espanol</a> </div> </div> <nav class="desktop-navigation-items" aria-label="Main Site Navigation"> <ul> <li class="desktop-navigation-items-item -has-fulldropdown"> <a href="/homepage" data-active="false" data-donate="false" data-children="true" >Get Help</a> <ul class="desktop-navigation-dropdown -full"> <li> <div class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-left"> <div class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-left-title">I need help...</div> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/i-need-help-paying-my-bills" data-active="false" >paying my bills</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/caregiver-resources" data-active="false" >caregiver resources</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/your-local-211" data-active="false" >contacting a local 211</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-right"> <ul> <li> <div class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-nav-title">Crisis & Emergency</div> <ul> <li class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-link-item"> <a href="/get-help/disaster-recovery">Disaster Recovery</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <div class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-nav-title">Housing</div> <ul> <li class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-link-item"> <a href="/get-help/housing-expenses">Housing Expenses</a> </li> <li class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-link-item"> <a href="/get-help/utilities-expenses">Utilities Expenses</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <div class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-nav-title">Food</div> <ul> <li class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-link-item"> <a href="/get-help/food-programs-food-benefits">Food Programs & Benefits</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <div class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-nav-title">Health</div> <ul> <li class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-link-item"> <a href="/get-help/healthcare-expenses">Healthcare Expenses</a> </li> <li class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-link-item"> <a href="/get-help/mental-health">Mental Health</a> </li> <li class="desktop-navigation-dropdown-link-item"> <a href="/get-help/substance-use">Substance Use</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="desktop-navigation-items-item"> <a href="/partner-us" data-active="false" data-donate="false" data-children="true" >Partner with Us</a> <ul class="desktop-navigation-dropdown"> <li> <a href="/partner-us/our-partners" data-active="false" >Our Partners</a> </li> <li> <a href="/partner-us/pet-help-finder" data-active="false" >Pet Help Finder</a> </li> <li> <a href="/astar" data-active="false" >Just One Firefly - 211 Anthem</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="desktop-navigation-items-item"> <a href="/about-us" data-active="true" data-donate="false" data-children="true" >About Us</a> <ul class="desktop-navigation-dropdown"> <li> <a href="/about-us/meet-our-people" data-active="false" >Meet Our People</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.unitedway.org/211Data" data-active="false" >Our Impact</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/your-local-211" data-active="false" >Your Local 211</a> </li> <li> <a href="/contact-us" data-active="false" >Contact Us</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/blog" data-active="true" >Blog</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://211toolkit.unitedway.org/" data-active="false" >#Team211 Toolkit</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="desktop-navigation-items-item"> <a href="https://support.unitedway.org/page/211" data-active="false" data-donate="true" data-children="false" >Donate</a> </li> <li> <a href="tel:211" data-call="true">Call 211</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </header> </div> </header> <main id="maincontent"> <div class="grid-container"> <section class="landing-hero">  <div class="breadcrumb" aria-role="navigation"> <div class="breadcrumb-inner"> <nav class="breadcrumb-nav"> <a href="/" class="breadcrumb-home-link">Home</a> <a href="/about-us" class="breadcrumb-link">About Us</a> <span class="breadcrumb-current">Blog</span> </nav> </div> </div> <div class="landing-hero-inner"> <div class="landing-hero-content"> <h1 class="landing-hero-content-title h1 -white"> Blog </h1> </div> <div class="landing-hero-image"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" viewBox="0 0 744 593"> <defs> <clipPath id="interior-hero-clip-path"> <path d="M684.2.006H81.3a354.9153,354.9153,0,0,0-33.6,330.2,363.251,363.251,0,0,0,538.5,161.6c95.1-64.4,157.5-172.6,157.5-295.2A353.25,353.25,0,0,0,684.2.006"/> </clipPath> </defs> <g id="interior-hero-swoops"> <path d="M581,493.85c9.2,3.2,18.6,6.5,28.1,9.9,48.65-43.19,90.13-103.35,110.16-165.24l1.9-5.7a370.08,370.08,0,0,0,14.1-60C715,361.23,656.41,443.33,581,493.85Z" style="fill: #ffd252"/> <path d="M601,494.25l-1.66-.58Q594,491.81,588.8,490h0l-2.38-.81a356.07,356.07,0,0,1-199.1,60.5c-12.3,0-24.4-.6-36.4-1.8-.06.77-.13,1.55-.21,2.32A361,361,0,0,1,178.1,486.81c-12.2,9.2-22.7,19.4-30.1,31.3a378.32,378.32,0,0,0,104.5,53.7l5.7,1.9a368.81,368.81,0,0,0,76.7,16.2c4.09.37,8.16.66,12.22.91a363.11,363.11,0,0,0,74.56-2.7l.19,0q3.92-.55,7.8-1.18l.44-.07c2.33-.39,4.67-.79,7-1.23l1.84-.34q3.12-.59,6.23-1.23l2.57-.55q2.86-.62,5.72-1.27l3.06-.73c1.19-.28,2.37-.58,3.55-.87l5.31-1.38,2.66-.72q3.54-1,7-2l1.23-.37q6.61-2,13.15-4.22l.36-.13A368.34,368.34,0,0,0,584.52,523l1.43-1q2.65-1.92,5.29-3.89l2.22-1.68c1-.74,1.94-1.48,2.9-2.23,1.45-1.12,2.88-2.26,4.31-3.4l2.28-1.85q2.37-1.94,4.71-3.9l1.48-1.26q2.7-2.29,5.36-4.64Q608.79,497,603.18,495Z" style="fill: #ffb250"/> <path d="M149.4,519.11c8.1-12.9,19.1-24.3,32.7-34.2a358,358,0,0,1-125-156.2,435.12,435.12,0,0,0-43.4-4.1,366.73,366.73,0,0,0,135.7,194.5" style="fill: #fd372c"/> <path d="M74.4.11a365,365,0,0,0-54.5,105.7h0l-1.9,5.7A367.81,367.81,0,0,0,0,224.71H0v.9a364.91,364.91,0,0,0,14.3,100.9h0c12.2.5,24.7.9,37.3,2.3h0a352.28,352.28,0,0,1-26-132.9h0A350.74,350.74,0,0,1,85,.11Z" style="fill: #ffb250"/> </g> <g style="clip-path: url(#interior-hero-clip-path)"> <foreignObject x="0" y="0" width="744" height="593"> <picture> <source width="744" height="593" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/744x593_webp/public/2022-04/blog%20cover.jpg.webp?itok=mM3ue1Nf" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/744x593/public/2022-04/blog%20cover.jpg?h=31a53609&itok=ctSJJZa5" width="744" height="593" alt="Blog Cover" /> </picture> </foreignObject> </g> </svg> </div> </div>  <div class="sub-nav"> <div class="js-sub-nav-trigger sub-nav-trigger" aria-expanded="false">In this section</div> <nav class="sub-nav-container" aria-role="navigation" aria-hidden="true"> <ul class="sub-nav-items"> <li> <a href="/about-us/meet-our-people">Meet Our People</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.unitedway.org/211Data">Our Impact</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/your-local-211">Your Local 211</a> </li> <li> <a href="/contact-us">Contact Us</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/blog">Blog</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://211toolkit.unitedway.org/">#Team211 Toolkit</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </section> <div class="text-content wysiwyg-content"> </div> <article class="blog-list js-blog-list" data-total-pages="2" data-facets="[{"title":"Topic","name":"topic","type":"checkboxes","enabled":true,"options":[{"label":"Crisis & Emergency","value":"1"},{"label":"Housing","value":"2"},{"label":"Food","value":"3"},{"label":"Health","value":"5"},{"label":"Money & Transportation","value":"4"}]},{"title":"Type","name":"type","type":"checkboxes","enabled":true,"options":[{"label":"Article","value":"61"},{"label":"In the News","value":"62"},{"label":"Press Release","value":"63"}]}]"> <div class="inner"> <aside class="col filters" aria-label="Filters"> <div class="filters-heading"> <button class="filters-expand js-filters-expand" aria-expanded="" aria-controls="filters" > <span class="text" aria-hidden="true">Filter by</span> <span class="symbol"> <span class="sr-text">Expand or collapse filters</span> </span> </button> </div> <div class="filters-content js-filters-content" role="region" aria-labelledby="filters" aria-hidden="1" data-expanded="" > <fieldset class="filters-facet" data-name="Topic" data-type="checkboxes"> <legend class="filters-facet-title"> <span class="filters-facet-title-text">Topic</span> </legend> <ul id="filters-facet-topic" class="filters-facet-options checks" aria-hidden="false" > <li class="filters-facet-option check"> <input type="checkbox" id="filters-facet-topic-1" name="topic" value="1"> <label for="filters-facet-topic-1">Crisis & Emergency</label> </li> <li class="filters-facet-option check"> <input type="checkbox" id="filters-facet-topic-2" name="topic" value="2"> <label for="filters-facet-topic-2">Housing</label> </li> <li class="filters-facet-option check"> <input type="checkbox" id="filters-facet-topic-3" name="topic" value="3"> <label for="filters-facet-topic-3">Food</label> </li> <li class="filters-facet-option check"> <input type="checkbox" id="filters-facet-topic-5" name="topic" value="5"> <label for="filters-facet-topic-5">Health</label> </li> <li class="filters-facet-option check"> <input type="checkbox" id="filters-facet-topic-4" name="topic" value="4"> <label for="filters-facet-topic-4">Money & Transportation</label> </li> </ul> </fieldset> <fieldset class="filters-facet" data-name="Type" data-type="checkboxes"> <legend class="filters-facet-title"> <span class="filters-facet-title-text">Type</span> </legend> <ul id="filters-facet-type" class="filters-facet-options checks" aria-hidden="false" > <li class="filters-facet-option check"> <input type="checkbox" id="filters-facet-type-61" name="type" value="61"> <label for="filters-facet-type-61">Article</label> </li> <li class="filters-facet-option check"> <input type="checkbox" id="filters-facet-type-62" name="type" value="62"> <label for="filters-facet-type-62">In the News</label> </li> <li class="filters-facet-option check"> <input type="checkbox" id="filters-facet-type-63" name="type" value="63"> <label for="filters-facet-type-63">Press Release</label> </li> </ul> </fieldset> </div> </aside> <div class="results col list"> <div class="results-summary"> Viewing 35 results</div> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/case-study-via-links-dashboards" class="js-link-event-link"> Case Study: VIA LINK's Dashboards </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> VIA LINK creates interactive dashboards that bring together data and insights related to call records, information from their resource database, and external datasets. VIA LINK has used the 211 National Data Platform in several ways, such as pulling resource directory data into their dashboards to visualize resource availability and gaps. </p> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/case-study-no-wrong-door-virginias-social-health-connector-tool-0" class="js-link-event-link"> Case Study: No Wrong Door Virginia's Social Health Connector Tool </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> The Social Health Connector is a person-centered online tool that generates a customized social health connection plan based on an individual’s unique responses. The Plan provides customized information on local resources from 211 Virginia. Data from 211 Virginia is shared through the NDP’s Search API product. </p> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/demystifying-open-enrollment-caregiver" class="js-link-event-link"> Demystifying Open Enrollment for the Caregiver </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> As a millennial in between parenting my own children and assisting (parenting) my mom in managing her health, I identify as a caregiver and was completely lost when it came to Medicare. I had many questions like, what exactly is Medicare? What does it cover? Is it really free? Is my mom old enough to access it? The more I researched the more questions I had. As I continued to research the insurance and its coverages, things became a lot clearer! For those like me who have a plate full of responsibility, I’ve done some of the leg work to demystify Medicare and all of its parts. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-10/Medicare_Open-Enrollement_1000x588-1.jpg.webp?itok=m1sr5Itw" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-10/Medicare_Open-Enrollement_1000x588-1.jpg?h=110e4f77&itok=w6a1zQty" width="275" height="209" alt="oe" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/supporting-human-animal-relationships-protective-factors-against-suicide" class="js-link-event-link"> Supporting Human-Animal Relationships as Protective Factors Against Suicide </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> People benefit from their relationships with their companion animals, physically and emotionally/mentally; with attention to the needs and well-being of the animals, this can be a symbiotic win-win relationship, in which the well-being of both people and animals are enhanced through the relationships. Caring about one’s animal can also result in stressors when the animal is having a health or behavioral issue, or the person is unable to access a needed resource, e.g., veterinary care due to cost or travel barriers, or housing/shelter because they are prohibited from bring their animal with them. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-09/PETSUI.jpg.webp?itok=hEuTQ3RT" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-09/PETSUI.jpg?h=5e72915f&itok=a678ms2F" width="275" height="209" alt="Ps" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/secret-success-online-classroom" class="js-link-event-link"> The Secret to Success in the Online Classroom </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> While there are many components to a successful online experience in education, this might be the most important: that you show up with passion and perseverance, that you want to learn, and that you will not let anything stand in your way. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-08/IMG4.jpg.webp?itok=L3s4Gb3M" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-08/IMG4.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=wAQhhRIM" width="275" height="209" alt="Online Learning Screen" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/how-get-assistance-medical-bills" class="js-link-event-link"> How to get Assistance with Medical Bills </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> There are steps you can take on your own to prevent unnecessary debt and to ensure that you’re only paying for services you’ve received. In the struggle against excessive debt, asking the right questions is your secret weapon! </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-04/blog%20cover.jpg.webp?itok=yMC_6JOL" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-04/blog%20cover.jpg?h=31a53609&itok=Ji1YceP9" width="275" height="209" alt="Blog Cover" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/211-la-overcomes-hate-care" class="js-link-event-link"> 211 LA Overcomes Hate with Care </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> CA vs. Hate is not just a hotline; it's a movement that requires the active participation of individuals like you. By joining forces with public agencies, supportive services, and community advocates, we can significantly improve and strengthen the safety net cast around victims of hate acts. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-06/Picture3.png.webp?itok=gt-OBcb9" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-06/Picture3.png?h=86c452e1&itok=x1ob8He_" width="275" height="209" alt="Community partners and organizations gathered from all-across the California state to launch the CA vs Hate initiative in Sacramento, CA." /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/celebrating-our-tiny-heroes-month-military-child" class="js-link-event-link"> Celebrating our Tiny Heroes: Month of the Military Child </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the sacrifices and challenges faced by the children of military families. These children often experience frequent moves, changes in schools, and long periods of separation from their deployed parents. The Month of the Military Child was established in 1986 by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger to recognize the sacrifices of military children and their unique challenges. It has since become a nationwide observance, with schools, communities, and military installations holding events and activities to celebrate military children and their families. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-04/MOMC%20Ribbon.png.webp?itok=Z7CCgZTf" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-04/MOMC%20Ribbon.png?h=5a13b30d&itok=5C3Ishu1" width="275" height="209" alt="ribbon" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/7-easy-ways-save-prescriptions-today" class="js-link-event-link"> 7 Easy Ways to Save on Prescriptions Today </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Don't skip your medications because of cost. A pharmacist shares 7 fast and free ways to save on prescriptions today. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-04/RX%20Photo.jpg.webp?itok=JU89sfdc" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-04/RX%20Photo.jpg?h=50bcd215&itok=UdrOIlN9" width="275" height="209" alt="Rx" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/211-network-united-data" class="js-link-event-link"> 211 – A Network United in Data! </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Our network contact centers are an entry point to the social sector for 50,000 people a day. Now imagine bringing to life the power of 211 in every doctor’s office, pharmacy, utility company, school district, or even big box retailer. Or partnering with big tech on population health initiatives to identify services gaps in areas of greatest need. There are even opportunities to partner with the federal government to improve disaster response, coordination, and recovery. The NDP is helping our network be better positioned to drive policy, funding, and impact decisions at the highest levels. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-03/NDP%20Screenshot.jpg.webp?itok=Amuafq_Y" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-03/NDP%20Screenshot.jpg?h=e97ecbab&itok=jc3yg4W3" width="275" height="209" alt="ndp" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/i-asked-chatgpt-help-finding-food-and-what-happened-0" class="js-link-event-link"> “I asked ChatGPT for help finding food and this is what happened...” </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> ChatGPT is at the top of everyone’s mind—whether it is being used as a tool to help draft a cover letter, weekly meal plan, or even a 211.org blog post. But what happens when someone goes to ChatGPT for help? </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-03/chatgpt-update-63be2b15bafc1-sej.png.webp?itok=5rAbXgYG" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-03/chatgpt-update-63be2b15bafc1-sej.png?h=2fcc1225&itok=amspRa66" width="275" height="209" alt="chatgpt" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/finding-help-pet-families-211-connects-pethelpfinderorg" class="js-link-event-link"> Finding Help for Pet Families, 211 Connects with PetHelpFinder.org </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Communities nationwide turn to 211 every day to find the help that they need. We know that both pets and their humans suffer when people cannot obtain care for their animals. We know that bonded families thrive when kept together. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-02/PHF.png.webp?itok=_u5_OynD" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-02/PHF.png?h=b9f4ed89&itok=c7b1Gj7V" width="275" height="209" alt="phf" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type -external"></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="https://www.unitedway.org/blog/211-makes-connections-and-gets-help#" class="js-link-event-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> 211 Makes Connections and Gets Help </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> A 16-year-old, pregnant girl found herself homeless in Denver. After seeing the number on a poster at Denver Human Services, she called 211 Colorado. The 211 resource navigator who answered the phone realized the girl needed more than just food assistance. She asked a few questions, then connected the girl to a shelter and to transitional housing for pregnant women. And she set up a time to call the girl back to help her apply for food benefits, provided additional resources for clothing and basic needs for her and the baby, and more. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-02/united-way-211-logo-tagline-cmyk.jpg.webp?itok=-dCtB2WJ" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-02/united-way-211-logo-tagline-cmyk.jpg?h=fc4744e8&itok=_ZiwbQl8" width="275" height="209" alt="211 Logo" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/our-neighborhood-heroes" class="js-link-event-link"> Our Neighborhood Heroes </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Inspiration can shine from anyone that cares enough to show compassion for others. For Black History Month, it is just as important to celebrate the heroes next door as it is to celebrate the leaders represented in mainstream media. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2023-02/bhm.jpeg.webp?itok=tYaogPIa" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2023-02/bhm.jpeg?h=2031b473&itok=Tik-5r_s" width="275" height="209" alt="Black History Month" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/bridges-out-poverty-where-miracles-happen" class="js-link-event-link"> Bridges Out of Poverty - Where Miracles Happen </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Yes, this may be the 50th call today you’ve taken about food, but are you really listening to what is being said, and doing so in a kind and courteous manner? </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-12/old-age-g3b8e9237c_1920.jpg.webp?itok=DIOGKge3" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-12/old-age-g3b8e9237c_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=QXjG794v" width="275" height="209" alt="Together" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "> Article </span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/help-way" class="js-link-event-link"> Help is on the Way! </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Help is on the way! November is National Family Caregiver’s Month; a time devoted to honoring Americans who care for their aging or disabled loved ones, and one phone call to 211 can make a difference for the better. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-11/caregiver_image.jpg.webp?itok=s9iVc4pV" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-11/caregiver_image.jpg?h=209cec5c&itok=7VywfoTe" width="275" height="209" alt="cg" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/season-caring" class="js-link-event-link"> A Season of Caring </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> We know that our callers need more than an internet search, they need a conversation that addresses an individual or family's needs in a much more comprehensive and personalized way. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-11/19_WIN_SoupKitchen_MLWKE_0225.jpg.webp?itok=GN1AXxLm" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-11/19_WIN_SoupKitchen_MLWKE_0225.jpg?h=9dd951d5&itok=jMa3fnf5" width="275" height="209" alt="Soup Kitchen" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/950-days-ago" class="js-link-event-link"> 950 Days Ago </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> In mid-March 2020, the 211 network was activated to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic – and for the last 950 days #Team211 has delivered some amazing results and impact. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-10/950.png.webp?itok=G0ybOiAy" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-10/950.png?h=2a479378&itok=pv7_eIWq" width="275" height="209" alt="950 Days Ago" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/hunger-action-month-get-inspired-then-do-something" class="js-link-event-link"> Hunger Action Month: Get Inspired, Then Do Something! </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Working as a VISTA at United Way Worldwide, I get lots of behind-the-scenes views of local action to reduce hunger. I'm amazed by the United Way network’s creative solutions, community engagement and dedicated work to alleviate hunger around the world. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-09/2020-09-01_HungerAction.png.webp?itok=ILnfyXBr" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-09/2020-09-01_HungerAction.png?h=5265ff56&itok=swW0eiQJ" width="275" height="209" alt="Hunger Action" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/211-suicide-prevention" class="js-link-event-link"> 211 & Suicide Prevention </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> The Crisis Continuum of Care is built on somewhere to call, somewhere to go, and someone to come to you. Working together, we can build the foundation of the Crisis Continuum of Care: somewhere to call. Together we can provide help and hope, increase safety, build lives worth living and reduce suicide. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-09/Suicide-Prevention-Toolkit_Resizes_v-copy-14-medium.png.webp?itok=pvUZ32ND" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-09/Suicide-Prevention-Toolkit_Resizes_v-copy-14-medium.png?h=35f7f6c2&itok=UIFg7-Ho" width="275" height="209" alt="211 AND suicide PRevention" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/infant-formula-doordash-and-beautiful-opportunities" class="js-link-event-link"> Infant Formula, DoorDash, and Beautiful Opportunities! </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> By the end of Monday, May 16th, just three days after the HHS announcement, HandsOn River Region 211 had a plan and an active resource for infant formula access and delivery! </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-09/mother-3389671_1280.jpg.webp?itok=3_fUb5oA" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-09/mother-3389671_1280.jpg?h=c673cd1c&itok=00aIgXyE" width="275" height="209" alt="Infant and Mother" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/back-school-top-ten-things-know-about-online-university-classes" class="js-link-event-link"> Back to School: The Top Ten Things to Know About Online University Classes </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> While many students are back in traditional classrooms, the trend toward online learning has only grown. As long-time online instructors, here are the Top Ten things we’d love you to know about online schooling. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-08/IMG4.jpg.webp?itok=L3s4Gb3M" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-08/IMG4.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=wAQhhRIM" width="275" height="209" alt="Online Learning Screen" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/closing-loop-new-jerseys-kids" class="js-link-event-link"> Closing the Loop for New Jersey’s Kids </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Addressing social determinants of health is the foundation of NJ 211’s mission. NJ 211 is rooted in New Jersey and has relationships with communities throughout the state and has worked side by side with agencies that provide the social/medical services for years. In August 2020, because of NJ 211’s expertise with providing and tracking community resources, the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) of Central New Jersey approached NJ 211 to determine if they would be able to assist with the New Jersey Integrated Care for kids (NJ InCK) project. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-08/circle-of-care-1024x959.png.webp?itok=Nh2kGan1" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-08/circle-of-care-1024x959.png?h=28521300&itok=TAYruaXa" width="275" height="209" alt="INCK NJ" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/1m-food-deliveries-completed-through-ride-united" class="js-link-event-link"> 1M Food Deliveries Completed through Ride United </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> United Way, the 24-7 resource that is 211, DoorDash, and hundreds of local partners across the country recently completed 1 million free deliveries of food and essentials since 2020 through Ride United: Last Mile Delivery. This was the result of much hard work providing free deliveries (powered by DoorDash) of food and essential items for 55,000+ neighbors across 36 states. More than 50 United Ways and 211s have partnered with 800+ community partners to identify people who need food and other essential items delivered. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-07/dd.png.webp?itok=7MgAfJqE" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-07/dd.png?h=5dabf909&itok=r9KeTb_4" width="275" height="209" alt="1M Deliveries" /> </picture> </div> </article> <article class="result js-link-event"> <div class="text"> <span class="result-type "></span> <h3 class="result-title h3"> <a href="/about-usblog/211-celebrates-launch-988" class="js-link-event-link"> 211 Celebrates the Launch of 988 </a> </h3> <p class="result-excerpt"> Today we celebrate finding another path, fitting in another piece of the puzzle, and making the map one step easier to navigate, thanks to the creation of our newest three-digit dialing code, 988. <br /> 988 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. </p> </div> <div class="result-thumb"> <picture> <source width="275" height="209" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209_webp/public/2022-07/988-banner-woman-window.png.webp?itok=tz_l30zc" type="image/webp"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/275x209/public/2022-07/988-banner-woman-window.png?h=865aeb7f&itok=0ezm6t7W" width="275" height="209" alt="211 and 988" /> </picture> </div> </article> </div> <div class="pagination"> <div class="inner"> <div class="mobile">Page <span class="current">1</span> of <span class="total">2</span></div> <ul class="pages"> <li><span class="pages-current"><span class="sr-text">Page </span>1</span></li> <li><a href="/about-us/blog?_page=2" data-value="2" ><span class="sr-text">Page </span>2</a></li> </ul> <div class="nav"> <button class="nav-prev" disabled> <span class="sr-text">Previous Page</span> <span class="icon-right-arrow"></span> </button> <button class="nav-next"> <span class="sr-text">Next Page</span> <span class="icon-right-arrow"></span> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </main> <footer id="block-211sitefooter" class="site-footer"> <div class="site-footer-top"> <div class="site-footer-top-inner"> <div class="site-footer-logo"> <a href="#"><img src="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/images/logo-footer_2024.svg" style="width: 171px; height: 77px" alt=""></a> </div> <nav class="site-footer-nav" aria-label="Footer Navigation"> <ul class="site-footer-nav-links"> <li> <a href="/homepage" data-active="false" >Get Help</a> </li> <li> <a href="/partner-us" data-active="false" >Partner with Us</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us" data-active="false" >About Us</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.unitedway.org/page/211" data-active="false" >Donate</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://211toolkit.unitedway.org/" data-active="false" >#Team211 Toolkit</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="site-footer-nav-buttons"> <li> <a href="tel:211" data-active="false" class="btn -call" >Call 211</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer-main-links"> <div class="site-footer-side-links"> <div class="site-footer-side-links-title">I need help...</div> <nav class="site-footer-side-links-nav" aria-label="I Need Help With Navigation"> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/i-need-help-paying-my-bills" data-active="false" >paying my bills</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/caregiver-resources" data-active="false" >caregiver resources</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/your-local-211" data-active="false" >contacting a local 211</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> <div class="site-footer-links"> <nav class="site-footer-links-nav" aria-label="Footer Links Navigation"> <ul> <li> <h5>Crisis & Emergency</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/disaster-recovery" data-active="false" >Disaster Recovery</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <h5>Housing</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/housing-expenses" data-active="false" >Housing Expenses</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/utilities-expenses" data-active="false" >Utilities Expenses</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <h5>Food</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/food-programs-food-benefits" data-active="false" >Food Programs & Benefits</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <h5>Health</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/healthcare-expenses" data-active="false" >Healthcare Expenses</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/mental-health" data-active="false" >Mental Health</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/substance-use" data-active="false" >Substance Use</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer-bottom"> <div class="site-footer-bottom-left"> <a href="https://www.thehartford.com/" target="_blank"> <img src="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/images/logo-hartford.png" alt="The Hartford Logo"> </a> <p>Financial support for the 211.org website provided by <a href="https://www.thehartford.com/" target="_blank">The Hartford</a></p> </div> <div class="site-footer-bottom-right"> <a href="https://www.unitedway.org/" target="_blank"> <img src="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/images/UnitedWay_logo_2024.svg" alt="United Way Logo" class="uw-logo" width="140"> </a> <p>© Copyright 2025 United Way Worldwide. All Rights Reserved.</p> <ul> <li> <a href="/privacy-policy-terms-and-conditions" hreflang="en">Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </footer> </div> </div> <script type="application/json" data-drupal-selector="drupal-settings-json">{"path":{"baseUrl":"\/","pathPrefix":"","currentPath":"node\/313","currentPathIsAdmin":false,"isFront":false,"currentLanguage":"en"},"pluralDelimiter":"\u0003","suppressDeprecationErrors":true,"google_analytics":{"account":"G-KDX2XQL2MQ","trackOutbound":true,"trackMailto":true,"trackTel":true,"trackDownload":true,"trackDownloadExtensions":"7z|aac|arc|arj|asf|asx|avi|bin|csv|doc(x|m)?|dot(x|m)?|exe|flv|gif|gz|gzip|hqx|jar|jpe?g|js|mp(2|3|4|e?g)|mov(ie)?|msi|msp|pdf|phps|png|ppt(x|m)?|pot(x|m)?|pps(x|m)?|ppam|sld(x|m)?|thmx|qtm?|ra(m|r)?|sea|sit|tar|tgz|torrent|txt|wav|wma|wmv|wpd|xls(x|m|b)?|xlt(x|m)|xlam|xml|z|zip"},"blogList":{"endpoint":"\/api\/blog\/results"},"user":{"uid":0,"permissionsHash":"d00fe72b28919482d154eeb4e5e3a05f810a5510476f8aeec377b8b85f444038"}}</script> <script src="/sites/default/files/js/js_CakqkyCd5B1g1cfomVMxri1aBFu_mkT176SklILtkRU.js?scope=footer&delta=0&language=en&theme=uw211&include=eJxLz89Pz0mNT8xLzKksyUwu1k9HE9ApLTcyNNRPz8lPSswBAK88EcQ"></script> </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

Blog | United Way 211