News | Press Release
Dial 2-1-1 for free information and referral
- now available through AT&T cell phones
San Bernardino County, CA (August 28, 2007) – San
Bernardino County residents with AT&T (NYSE:T) wireless service
can now dial 2-1-1 and connect to Inland Empire United Way’s
free and confidential information and referral service. 2-1-1
San Bernardino County provides information and referral service
24 hours a day. By dialing the toll-free, 3-digit calling code,
residents will gain access to thousands of important community
services in San Bernardino County. Callers are referred to the
help they need in their area by bilingual, trained call
specialist.
“Getting people the help they need in an efficient manner is the
goal of 2-1-1,” said Gary Madden, Inland Empire United Way’s
2-1-1 Director. “AT&T is now helping the community reach our
service and accomplish our goal.”
2-1-1 service is free, but AT&T standard airtime charges will
apply. Other major cell phone providers including T-Mobile and
Sprint have also programmed their system to connect to 2-1-1.
Anyone who dials 2-1-1 and is not connected can dial (888)
435-7565.
“We continually strive to find ways to positively impact our
local communities,” said Andy Shibley, vice president and
general manager of AT&T’s Greater Los Angeles wireless market.
“Accessing community information surrounding basic human needs,
health, employment and volunteer opportunities, directly helps
San Bernardino County residents, and AT&T is proud to work with
the Inland Empire United Way to connect residents to these
important services.”
Nearly 35,000 calls have been received by 2-1-1 San Bernardino
County since the launch of providing service 24/7 in September
2006. The 2-1-1 service has been implemented in 32 states across
169 centers in the U.S. 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. The County of San Bernardino and First 5 San
Bernardino provide funding for 2-1-1 San Bernardino County.
Contact:
Gary Madden,
2-1-1 Director, Inland Empire United Way, (909) 980-2857 ext.
211
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company.
Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are
the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around
the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced
IP-based business communications services and the nation's
leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services.
In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing
and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and
YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to
innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part
of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its
TV entertainment offerings. Additional information is available
at http://www.att.com.
Inland Empire United Way (IEUW)
IEUW is the designated 2-1-1 service provider for San
Bernardino County. Inland Empire United Way helps disadvantaged
kids succeed in school, provides easy access to health and
social services and develops volunteer opportunities to create
positive change. Learn more at
www.ieuw.org.
www.ieuw.org
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