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Nearly 35,000 calls to 2-1-1 in the last year ~
Join us at the 2-1-1 First Anniversary Forum to find out why!
WHAT: 2-1-1 San Bernardino County will have received more
than 35,000 calls in its first year. Thousands of people have
been connected to essential services. 2-1-1 has collected a rich
array of data on its callers and is compiling the year's report
to share. Find out who called, what they called for and what's
behind the calls. Join us at the 2-1-1 First Anniversary Forum
to find the answers to these questions and learn what other
community leaders are saying.
WHO: Key players in the local community discussing the
results of the report include:
- Forum facilitator: Ron Graybill, Loma Linda University
Medical Center
- Forum panelists: Jeff Luther, Deputy Directors of
Children’s Services
Kent Paxton, Director of Children’s Network
Stacy Iverson, First 5 San Bernardino
- Available for question and interpretation: 2-1-1 Director
Gary Madden
WHEN: Forum from 2 – 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 20
Open House and tours will follow
WHERE: Inland Empire United Way
9624 Hermosa Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
BACKGROUND: Nearly 35,000 calls have been received by
2-1-1 San Bernardino County since the launch in September 2006.
The 2-1-1 database currently holds 633 agencies, 1,566 programs,
and it is being added to each day. 2-1-1 is a toll-free phone
number that provides information and referrals for community
services to callers from anywhere in San Bernardino County.
Services are available by simply dialing 2-1-1 or (888)
435-7565. It is free and confidential, and a live, bilingual
call specialist assists callers 24 hours a day. The County of
San Bernardino and First 5 San Bernardino have joined in
providing funding for 2-1-1 San Bernardino County.
Across the U.S., 2-1-1 has been implemented in 32 states in 169
centers. 2-1-1 offers information and referrals for
non-emergency help, and also improves public safety, acting as a
hub for information and volunteerism during crisis or disaster.
2-1-1 San Bernardino County is an initiative licensed to and
provided by Inland Empire United Way (IEUW). IEUW helps
disadvantaged kids succeed in school, provides easy access to
health and social services, develops volunteer opportunities to
create positive change, and strengthens financial stability
opportunities for low-income families and individuals. Learn
more about Inland Empire United Way at
www.ieuw.org.
Contact:
Gary Madden, 2-1-1
Director at (909) 980-2857 ext. 211
Jennifer Osborn, Marketing Coordinator at (909) 980-2857
ext. 233
www.ieuw.org
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