Over on the Huffington Post, check out United Way National Women’s Leadership Council Chair Kye Kilpatrickt Fox’s op-ed, “It’s Time to Pass the Calling for 2-1-1 Act.” She points out that in times of disaster or emergency 2-1-1 is especially helpful, perhaps even more so as we sit on the edge of what may turn out to be an active hurricane season.
She says:
At times of disaster, 2-1-1 is there to answer questions to help people manage their personal challenges. Where do you find a sandbag, water, shelter or food assistance? Call 2-1-1. Where do I start if my home and business have been destroyed? Call 2-1-1. Where can I volunteer? Call 2-1-1. It’s easy, fast and effective.
The goal is the get the Calling for 2-1-1 Act (HR 211) voted on, already it has broad bi-partisian support in both the house and senate. Kye Kilpatrick Fox is Chair of the United Way National Women’s Leadership Council and President and CEO of Urban Advisory Services in San Antonio, TX
Read her excellent case for why 2-1-1 should be nationwide here.
