How can you help celebrate National 211 Day?
The call center saw a major increase in calls in 2020 mainly about housing & shelter
How can you help celebrate National 211 Day? By Sam Bauman | February 11, 2021 at 3:27 PM EST - Updated February 11 at 10:50 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Thursday Feb. 11, is National 211 Day.
A day set aside to help raise awareness for the services 211 provides to those in need in our community.
Here in Savannah, inside the Herschel V. Jenkins United Way Building, is a small room, that plays a big role in the Coastal Empire. The headquarters for 211.
â211 is an information is an information and referral call center,â said United Way of Coastal Empire President/CEO Brynn Grant.
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While 911 is the number to call for an emergency, there’s another number you should know. Dialing 2-1-1 connects callers to critical services, such as food, housing, childcare, utility assistance, healthcare, employment services, counseling, and more. 211 is a free, confidential service provided by United Way of the Coastal Empire to ensure every person in the community has access to the best resources available.
“211 makes a big difference in the lives of thousands every year. Through United Way 211, individuals and families can call and talk to a real person for information about or connection to the most appropriate resources,” said Brynn Grant, President and CEO of United Way of the Coastal Empire. “No matter the situation, information and referral
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United Way of the Coastal Empire recently hired Kristin J. Hopkins-Graham as the organization’s Area Director in the Liberty County office. Hopkins-Graham is responsible for the daily operations of the office, working with nonprofit partners, businesses, local government, and service organizations to meet the needs of the local community.
“We are excited to welcome Kristin to our United Way team and look forward to calling upon her strategic leadership, strong community engagement, and innovative thinking at this important time for our community and our organization,” said Brynn Grant, President and CEO of United Way of the Coastal Empire. “She is driven and eager to lead our work in connecting children, families, and individuals in Liberty County with the assistan
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On Jan. 13,
Canady s Heating • Air • Plumbing delivered truckloads of coats for children in need to the United Way of the Coastal Empire
. The United Way of the Coastal Empire will distribute the coats to children aging from infant to 17 years old through its member agencies in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties.