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Walter Miller is a committed and caring volunteer, who has shown his dedication to our community by answering calls in United Way’s 211 Call Center every week for more than 25 years. United Way recently honored Walter with our Exemplary Community Champion award, presented at our annual Community Impact Awards celebration. Here are some thoughts about Walter, shared by our 211 [...]
United Way believes everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care. United Way also knows the importance of investing in community-based prevention to keep people healthy in the first place. We know access to coverage and prevention help build a better world for our kids, stronger families, a secure middle class, and our country’s competitiveness. In light of today’s Supreme [...]
Retiring after 29 years at United Way, with seven years as Executive Director of our 211 helpline, there’s an expectation that you’ll give some parting words of wisdom. At my send-off party, I drew mine from a story my granddaughter shared with me: Several monks came upon a village that had been victimized by famine [...]
Are concerns about money keeping you awake at night? Help yourself rest a little easier by calling the 211 Financial Advice Line, next Tuesday, June 12 between 4 and 8 pm. By calling 211 that evening, you can speak directly with a professional financial expert about your money concerns. Call 211 and get FREE professional advice [...]
Sunny weather wasn’t enough to distract hundreds of young job seekers from attending the SF Summer Jobs+ Resource Fair (instead of going to the beach!) this past Saturday. More than 500 youth turned up, eager to increase their chances of landing a summer job. “It’s great to see so many motivated young people here today, [...]
Public safety and law enforcement is police job #1. But men and women in blue often have to put on their social worker hats to help out community members who have nowhere else to turn. In these situations, 211 is a vital resource that helps police connect members of the public to services like food [...]
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Don’t despair. Free tax preparation is still available at dozens of Earn It! Keep It! Save It! sites throughout the Bay Area. Call 211 to find the free tax site nearest you and learn what documents you need to bring. To qualify for free tax preparation, your 2011 household income [...]
Spring is nearly here! It’s the time of year when many garages and basements are cleaned up and cleared out. Bay Area residents who are spring cleaning are encouraged to call 211 to donate used clothing or household items to help those in need. To donate used items, they should be clean and in good, [...]
Unfortunately, thousands of low-income taxpayers are not taking advantage of our free, expert tax preparation. We’re urging these families to hold onto the money that they have worked so hard to earn and come into one of our 200 Bay Area sites where they can also connect with dozens of asset-building resources.” – Kelly Batson, [...]
Sometimes I forget that our country is at war. And sometimes, our men and women in uniform fall through the cracks when they return from serving abroad. I am glad that I can provide help for vets through the 211 helpline. Chad served for four years, and after his return home, the Veteran’s Administration (VA) [...]
