Community Services

How do you find a community service when you or someone you know needs help? Where do you turn when you want to reach out and help by volunteering or donating? 2-1-1 is a free community service with thousands of health and human services programs to help people in Connecticut.

Mission
The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.

• Click here for information on donating to Haitian or Chilean relief efforts.
  
  
• United Way 2-1-1 Handles Close to Half a Million Requests for Information in 2009 - In 2009, 2-1-1, handled over 360,000 calls offering close to half a million requests for service, an increase of 8% and 6% respectively over 2008. The largest increases in referrals were for housing, financial assistance, and public assistance programs. (more)
  
  
• EITC Tax Credit Campaign: Get the Credit You Deserve - It’s income tax season again and United Way 2-1-1 is your link to information on Tax Credits, Free Income Tax Assistance, and Tax Forms. To learn more or for a referral to a free tax preparation site dial 2-1-1 or click here.
  
  
• Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed - 2-1-1 has updated its report, Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed which offers many resources to those seeking employment, job training and basic needs services while they are unemployed.

• 2-1-1 Community Connections eNewsletter - Stay informed about your community.Read the February issue.

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