Posts Tagged ‘211’
When it’s often the case no one knows who’s on first, United Way 211 is a lifeline to invest in
Rhode Islanders Connect 200,000+ times with United Way 211 and Point, Program Generated Significant Economic Benefit and Savings to State in 2024 In 2024, United Way’s 211 and the Point programs not only were lifelines Rhode Islanders connected with nearly 213.000 times, but the services also helped save the state more than $1..2 million through…
Read MoreRI Good Neighbor Energy Fund has urgent need – as it responds to urgent needs
RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund responds to urgent heating needs in Rhode Island.
Read MoreRhode Island’s 211 system now a Voter Information Hotline for election time
Building off the successful use of 211 as a voter information hotline in 2020, United Way of Rhode Island today announced a partnership with Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea to establish a new, multilingual 211 Voter Information Hotline as elections draw close. The partnership also involves the Elections Division at the Rhode Island Department…
Read MoreNational 211 Day – United Way 211 in Rhode Island
United Way 211 in Rhode Island took a record number of calls – 263,347 – in 2021. Requests for help with housing, food, and health information top needs among Rhode Islanders In 2021, United Way of Rhode Island’s 211 center handled 263,347 calls for help and information, making it the highest total in the program’s…
Read MoreUnited Way’s VITA program offers free Tax preparation to eligible Rhode Islanders
Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program led by United Way, eligible taxpayers can have their federal and state income tax returns completed and filed for free. With the 2022 tax filing season having officially begun on January 24, United Way of Rhode Island wants to remind working Rhode Islanders they may be eligible to have…
Read MoreUber and United Way partner to provide 10,000 free rides to RI vaccine sites
Uber donating transportation to help the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders get to and from local COVID-19 vaccine sites Governor Dan McKee today announced that Uber has partnered with United Way of Rhode Island to help ensure eligible Rhode Islanders can access the COVID-19 vaccine. The partnership supports the State’s goal to vaccinate as many Rhode…
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