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  2-1-1 Community Connection
July 2012
 
   

Message from Richard Porth
President, United Way of Connecticut 

Live United for Education

EducationConnecticut United Ways are contributing to ensuring educational success for all of Connecticut's youth. In June, United Way of Connecticut sponsored a United Way Education Conference to provide an opportunity to highlight successful United Way education initiatives and to investigate opportunities for United Ways in Connecticut to collaborate for greater impact. The United Way call to action is to "Live United for Education." Click here for more information on the United Way commitment to education.
   
Summer Fun for Youth

There are still weeks left to summer vacation and 2-1-1 has a wide array of information on summer activities for youth.Summer

Search 2-1-1 for local swimming facilities, museums for youth, libraries, playgrounds, nature centers and more. To find facilities and activities, visit www.211ct.org, enter your zip code or town, select "Browse Categories" and click on Teen Services/Youth Services on the left side of the page.

   
Need Substance Abuse Resources

To find support groups, in-patient or out-patient resources and much more, visit the 2-1-1 eLibrary or visit www.211ct.org, enter your town or zip code, choose "Browse Categories" and click on Substance Abuse.

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United Way 2-1-1 Calls at a Glance

In2-1-1 Card fiscal year 2012, 2-1-1 received over 550,000 requests for services. Calls to
2-1-1 can shed light on the needs of individuals and families in a community. Click on the links to review the top requests from your town or United Way area.
  • Summer Food sites are now open for those age 18 and under.
    To find a site, dial 2-1-1 or visit the Summer Food Location Finder.
  • Need 2-1-1 Brochures? Click here to order 2-1-1 Marketing materials.

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

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