2-1-1 Connects Central Alabama

01/11/2021

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR PEOPLE AGE 75 AND OLDER, who are residents of Jefferson County, will be available from the Jefferson County Health Department by appointment only starting January 18th. To sign up, eligible Jefferson County residents can call 1-855-566-5333 toll-free or use this form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/548cb51050314a0bbdeb7566887599bc. Jefferson County EMA and Department of Health also offer a vaccine information hotline at 205-858-2221.

12/04/2020

Join our team! Become a Community Service Response Specialist. Click the link to view the position www.uwca.org/careers/

09/24/2020

The Census Bureau is looking to hire temporary workers throughout the Birmingham area, if you are interested please see the directions on the flyer.

07/17/2020

2-1-1 Is here

You are not alone in this time of need, dial 2-1-1 to be connected to resources that may be able to help.

05/22/2020

2020 Census

Have questions about the 2020 Census? We are here for you! Just dial 2-1-1.

04/01/2020

United Way of Central Alabama

Today, we celebrate and thank our awesome IT staff. Each of you has worked around the clock to help ensure that our new normal of working from home has been as seamless as possible. We are so proud of you and you are truly our unsung heroes!

03/25/2020

03/23/2020

Jefferson County Department of Health

See below for the latest update from Jefferson County Department of Health

Jefferson County Health Officer, Dr. Mark Wilson, further tightens Public Health Order.

03/19/2020

If you or someone you know needs help or would like to find a way to help those in need, please call 2-1-1.

UWCA is currently re-positioning staff to support our 2-1-1 Connects Central Alabama call center. Operators are taking information on those who want to get help, give help, and provide information on additional resources available in our area. If you would like to add your program or service to the 2-1-1 database please email, [email protected].

03/19/2020

This post has gone viral on social media and we believe it was started by an individual who contacted Indiana 211 and received assistance.The number listed is the direct line for Indiana 211, and the assistance it refers to is related to United Way of Central Indiana’s COVID-19 fund.

03/13/2020

Text "Virus" to 888-421-1266 to receive instant information from 2-1-1 Connects Alabama about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

03/03/2020

2-1-1 provided Information and Referral at Project Homeless Connect this past Saturday, if you or someone you know still needs to be connected to resources please call 2-1-1

02/11/2020

When more people are thriving, our communities are stronger. Join us today in celebrating #211Day. Learn more or get help at https://www.uwca.org/get-help/2-1-1-call-center/. 💪

#21DaysOf211 #Team211

02/10/2020

Help is at your fingertips with 211. 211 is a free, confidential, mutlilingual service that connects people to help every year. Learn more at 211.org and help spread awareness of this service tomorrow (2/11) to celebrate #211Day.

#21DaysOf211 #Team211

02/04/2020

Need help and not sure where to turn? 211 is here to connect you to the resources you need. For more info, visit https://www.uwca.org/get-help/2-1-1-call-center/ or help continue this service by donating today: www.uwca.org/donate

#21DaysOf211 #Team211

02/03/2020

United Way celebrates the work of families and communities to help every child thrive. 🌟 Nutritious food, physical activity and wellness check-ups help keep our kids healthy. Call 211 or visit 211.org to find child health resources in your community. #21DaysOf211 #Team211

01/28/2020

Aaron is a single father with three little girls. After falling on hard times and going from two household incomes to one, he called his children’s school social worker for help. The school social worker connected Aaron with 211 to identify some resources that might help get him back on his feet. Things were looking up for his family until Aaron lost his job. Aaron was able to find a new job within a month, but had fallen behind once again with bills piling up and debt building.

After receiving an eviction notice for the day before Thanksgiving, Aaron reached out to his children’s school social worker who reconnected him again with 211. It turned out that $132 was the only thing standing between Aaron and his three little girls being homeless on Thanksgiving.

The 211 team scrambled. They had conversations with the school social worker, the landlord, and Aaron -gathering documents and straightening out the timeline. Within hours, a promissory note was sent to the landlord and the eviction was stopped. Aaron could not have been more grateful, repeatedly saying, “Thank you, thank you, thank you. You don’t know what this means.” Aaron and his three little girls were together, at home for Thanksgiving. 💙

Help strengthen 211. Donate today: www.uwca.org/donate

01/27/2020

Whatever obstacle you’re facing, it’s not permanent. Need help? We're here for you. Call 211 or visit 211.org

#MondayMotivation #21DaysOf211 #Team211

01/17/2020

Boutwell warming stations will be opening Sunday. Help spread the word.

12/24/2019

THANK YOU! Because of your generous donations our 2-1-1 Call Center was available to receive over 41,500 calls! You are truly our #everydayheroes! 2-1-1 Connects Central Alabama

12/04/2019

Come out today for the Jefferson County Department of Health's Gift of Health!

10/15/2019

08/20/2019

Every child deserves an education.

For many students in Central Alabama, a lack of basic necessities like clean clothes, eyeglasses or transportation can be obstacles preventing them from getting the education they deserve.

Help these kids by giving today. Even the smallest gift can change a life. www.uwca.org/helpchildren

08/19/2019

ARE YOU 55 OR OLDER AND RAISING A RELATIVE’S CHILDREN? You’re invited to a FREE LUNCHEON on August 29th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at United Way Area Agency on Aging. Hear expert advice on handling the special challenges you face and finding joy in the experience. Free school supplies and backpacks provided, as well. Call 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463) to register or visit https://www.uwaaa.org/event/older-relatives-raising-children-luncheon/ for details.

08/13/2019

Randall Woodfin

Cooling station now open!

A cooling station will be open from noon until sunset today at the Boutwell Auditorium.

If you are in need of shelter, please come down and get out of the heat.

06/13/2019

2-1-1 Connects Central Alabama

06/05/2019

Thank you Vicki Maze, President of AIRS, for recognizing 2-1-1 Connects Central Alabama at the AIRS Conference in Atlanta. We are proud to have received their accreditation this year!

05/02/2019

Did you know that the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama's Corner Market provides healthy, affordable food to low-income families, disabled people and senior citizens living in neighborhoods with full-service grocery stores? For more information and the Corner Marker schedule, please visit the website https://www.feedingal.org/how-we-help/find-food/

03/19/2019

Hands On Birmingham and 2-1-1 Connects Central Alabama partnered with Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency today for Be Ready Day hosted at Samford University. This event was to proved the public with information on being prepared in times of a disaster.

03/05/2019

Hatching Hope is collecting trash bags adult diapers gloves laundry detergent socks underwear and they will deliver to Lee County on Thursday. 374 Shady Acres Road Alabaster, Al 35007 phone-205-966-6835.

Canterbury United Methodist Church is collecting cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, toiletries, warm clothes, blankets, baby supplies and more until Friday. 350 Overlook Road Mountain Brook, Al 35213- phone is 205.871.4695.

03/05/2019

www.spvolunteer.org

The Lee County Disaster Reception Center is open
All volunteers are asked to register at the VRC before deploying. There is an immediate need for volunteers to assist with roof tarping, chainsaw work, and debris cleanup.
Here is the registration link https://www.spvolunteer.org/project-response/191%20for%20the%20March%203rd%20Lee%20County%20AL%20tornado%20clean-up

02/11/2019

Today is 2/11…AND…2-1-1 Awareness Day! WERE YOU AWARE that last year alone, we answered nearly 40,000 requests for info on help with food, housing, utilities, health services and more? OR that we are now the first and only 2-1-1 Call Center in the state to be accredited by the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS)? Simply dial 211 on your phone (or text 1-888-421-1266) 24/7. www.uwca.org/2-1-1

02/01/2019

Last week all the 2-1-1- Call Center Managers from across the state came to UWCA for a training with Connect First. Connect First is a new software that will receive our old phone system to help us have better call efficiently increasing the way we work together as a unit. We are excited that this new system will be in use this month!

11/16/2018

AIRS - the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems

Today, November 16th, we celebrate National I&R Day! Today is the day to celebrate and acknowledge the important work that Information & Referral programs do for their communities. Thank you to all of our members for all you do!

Are you celebrating I&R Day in your community? Tell us about it in the comments!

11/15/2018

UPDATE: The City of Birmingham will have a warming station at Boutwell Auditorium tonight, Nov. 15, starting at 6 p.m. The warming station will remain open until 8 a.m. on Nov. 16.