2-1-1 Community Connection

United Way of Connecticut
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	2-1-1 Community Connection	February 2010

Message from Rick Porth
President, United Way of Connecticut

2-1-1 Coverage Growing Nationwide

In 2009, approximately 80% of the U.S. population was able to access a 2-1-1 system. During that year, United Way Worldwide reports that over 16 million calls were answered by 2-1-1s, a 13% increase over 2008. Just as in Connecticut, close to 40% of those calls were for basic human needs such as housing, utilities and food. 2-1-1 has been available to Connecticut residents since 1999 and is currently available in all or parts of 47 states. Over 240 million Americans can now find the help they need or give help by dialing 2-1-1. Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org anytime for assistance.

2-1-1 Unemployment Resource Guide

Connecticut ended 2009 with an unemployment rate of 8.5%, the highest in several decades. In 2009, 2-1-1 received over 9,000 requests for information related to job training and job finding assistance. 2-1-1's online guide Where to Turn in Connecticut When you Become Unemployed offers many resources for those seeking employment, job training and basic needs services while they are unemployed.

Calls at a Glance
HUSKY INFOLINE

In fiscal year 2009, close to 350,000 state residents were enrolled in HUSKY Healthcare. HUSKY Infoline (HIL), a specialized unit of UWC helps residents navigate that program. In FY09, HIL assisted over 50,000 individuals and families obtain health care coverage, access health care services or get health care bills paid.

Click here for the number of HIL cases opened in your community or local United Way area.

Domestic Violence

United Way 2-1-1 is a resource for those affected by domestic violence. In 2009, 2-1-1 received over 4,000 requests for information related to domestic violence hotlines, shelters, support groups and intervention options. For more information on domestic violence supports available, click here.

Click here for information on donating to Haitian relief efforts.

Click here to view the 2009 United Way of Connecticut Annual Report.

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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United Way of Connecticut
GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.