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  2-1-1 Community Connection
August 2009
  
   
 

Rick Porth

Message from Rick Porth
President, United Way of Connecticut 

H1N1 Virus Prevention

August is National Immunization Month and this year it is especially important to stay up-to-date on the latest immunization information about the H1N1 virus. This new virus was first detected in the U.S. in April and has been deemed a global pandemic. Currently, a flu vaccine is being tested and a plan is being developed for vaccinating the segments of the population that are most at risk. United Way 2-1-1 maintains up-to-date information on the H1N1 virus. Dial 2-1-1 or click here for information on the virus and links to public health resources.

   
Veterans Stand Down

The 2009 Stand Down will be held on September 18 from 7am to 3 pm at the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocky Hill. The day-long event provides support services to assist veterans in need. More than 30 government agencies and private organizations will offer services and assistance to veterans including food, clothing, job counseling, housing referrals, social service assistance, and dental and mental health screenings. Free transportation will be provided. Last year close to 1,000 veterans attended the Stand Down. Visit http://www.ct.gov/ctva for more information on the Stand Down. Click here for more information on support for veterans.
 

   
Calls at a Glance
Utility Assistance

In fiscal year 2009, United Way
2-1-1 handled over 65,000 requests for service related to utility assistance. Applications for assistance are available through local Community Action Agencies. Some agencies will begin taking applications in August, while others will begin in the fall. Click here and enter your town to find the CAA in your area.

Click here to see the number of requests for utility assistance fielded from your community and from local United Way areas.

Back to School

It will soon be time for children and youth to head back to school. United Way 2-1-1 call specialists are ready to help families who need assistance getting basic school supplies and school clothing find the resources available. Often, town social service departments, community agencies, and churches have programs that can help. Click here for more information.
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.
   

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