A parent without rent money. A senior without heat. A mother without food for her child. 211 is a lifeline that offers real help from real people when it’s needed most. Your gift makes that possible.

211 is a free, confidential, 24/7 helpline available to 99% of the U.S. population and all of Canada. It connects people to housing, rent and utility assistance, mental health care, food, and more.

When people call 211, they’re most often seeking help with:

• Housing

• Keeping the lights on

• Food to feed their families

But 211 is more than a helpline. It provides real-time insight into urgent community needs. With over 16.8 million requests nationally and 50,000 locally, we see where systems are failing — housing, food, childcare, mental health — and help direct resources and policy to respond.

And 211 is just one example. United Way directly leads other critical initiatives and also funds hundreds of local programs through our nonprofit partners. Together, we’re not just addressing symptoms. We’re tackling root causes.

We’re working to ensure the challenges families face today don’t hold back future generations.

Help more families thrive. Right here in your community, where it matters most.

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