Did you know that 211 is a free, confidential resource that was created to assist all members of our community? February 11 is national 211 Day (2/11) and while many think of 211 as a resource…
Do you make under $66,000 a year? Are you an individual with a low to mid-level income who needs help in preparing for tax season? United Way has resources that can help! According to Tina Or…
The aftermath of August’s Hurricane Florence is currently affecting millions on the Southeast Coast. Last year, the series of hurricanes and tropical storms that devastated southern sta…
Every now and then, life throws us a curveball that stops us in our tracks. Some of us grapple with paying our bills on time, for example, while others are facing eviction and don’t know…
The 2017 Hurricane Season continues to affect millions of people in the United States, Puerto Rico, and surrounding areas. Hurricane Maria, the most powerful storm to hit U.S. Territory Puerto…
Many of us have watched the news and social media for the last week of the coverage of Hurricane Harvey and probably have experienced a myriad of emotions. Shock, fear, worry, sadness, and if…
What if a major disaster were to happen in your home town? Do you know what to do in the event of a disaster? On Friday, June 16th, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster of Larimer County…
United Way Worldwide declared February 11th as National 2-1-1 Day to regognize the importance of an anonymous, easy to remember 3-digit phone number (211) that was available 24/7. 2-1-1 is con…
New 2-1-1 Community Liaison Back in July, United Way of Larimer County made the decision to move 2-1-1 services to Mile High United Way. While the 2-1-1 phone number will direct to the Mile Hi…
As you may know, United Way of Larimer County provides a free and confidential information and referral service available for all Larimer county residents, called 2-1-1. This hotline is part o…
My name is Pattie, and I’m 72 years old. I moved to Fort Collins about three years ago to be closer to my family. My daughter, her husband, and my grandchildren live here. They helped me…
“I think that 2-1-1 is a really important part of getting out of poverty.” My name is Meadow. I’m a single parent living with a disability in Fort Collins. I was born and…
As a program of United Way of Larimer County, 2-1-1 is a vital tool in our goal of reducing poverty and increasing prosperity for all in Larimer County. Not only is 2-1-1 used by local individ…
On June 4th, many Larimer County residents experienced damage from the a tornado that touched down in and around Berthoud. Additionally, more residents have been impacted by flooding due to th…
Out with the old, in with the new! The Larimer County Special Needs Registry has evolved into the Whole Community Emergency Network! What is it? The Larimer County Whole Community Emergency Ne…
Did you know? Studies show that most individuals average 14 calls in search of help, if they don't give up. United Way 2-1-1 helps people cut through bureaucratic and confusing red tape and…
Almost everyone is familiar with 9-1-1 as a number to call for emergency services, but what isn't as common knowledge is 2-1-1 as a number to call for non-emergency community resources. WHAT I…
Winter weather is upon us and that means a higher utility bill for most households. LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) is run by the Department of Human Services and it assists withwi…
Last year, 2-1-1 launched its new mobile app. That's good news if you're like the many Americans who prefer to have information at your fingertips instead of via phone conversation or human in…
Last September, 24 Colorado counties were heavily impacted by historic flooding that rocked Colorado's communities, causing more than $3 billion in damage, displacing more than 18,000 resident…
Following the terrible and tragic events of September 11, 2001, the U.S. Government decided to highlight the importance of being prepared for both man-made and natural disasters. Thus, Nationa…
United Way of Larimer County's Education Vision is that, "All children in Larimer County will be prepared for post-secondary success in school, work, and life." One of the fundamental buildin…
Many of you have either participated in or supported United Way of Larimer County's Make A Difference Day. What you may not know, is what it looks like behind the scenes! Although Make A Diffe…
I, like so many others have been positively impacted by thegiftof school supplies. I remember the first time I heard about the School Supply Programs for low-income families over 10 years ago,…
When the weather becomes warmermany people may choose to set up camp in natural areas throughout the community rather than stay in a homeless shelter. While this offers a temporary solution fo…
United Way 2-1-1 of Larimer County provides a monthlySnapshotof what services people in our community are in need of. Since the beginning of the year, 2-1-1 hasreceived over800inquiries for he…
Summer is quickly coming to Larimer County! While that means BBQs, baseball, and plenty of fun in the sun, it also means increased danger of wildfires and further flooding. Before you start pl…
Did you know that one in seven people in Larimer County are living in poverty? Between 2007 and 2011 the number if individuals in poverty increased 1.5% and the number of families living in po…
We wanted to offer a huge Thank You to Texas Roadhouse for hosting the first annual 2-1-1 Day fundraiser and offering 20% of total qualifying bills as a donation to the program! It was a great…
The 2-1-1 Resource Database is full of programs from food pantries to support groups and much more in between. There are several ways to access the database: calling a 2-1-1 Community Speciali…
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