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United Way of Greater St. Louis

The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods.

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2009 Campaign Victory

2-1-1

United Way 2-1-1 is a 24/7, confidential information and referral helpline for health and human services.
 
Partnering with 10 other United Ways, and with funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health, Missouri 2-1-1 covers all regions of Missouri not already covered by the United Way in Kansas City, Mo.
 
2-1-1 Southwest Illinois is also available to residents of St. Clair, Clinton, Randolph, Monroe, Madison, Jersey, Greene, Calhoun or Macoupin counties in Illinois. Other Illinois counties are covered by United Way of the Quad Cities Area and Path Crisis.
 
For users where their landline or cell phone is not yet active, calling toll-free 1-800-427-4626 will reach the 2-1-1 call center

For more information or an online database of agencies, visit www.211missouri.org or www.211southwestillinois.org.

Here's just a short list of ways 2-1-1 can help.

Basic Human Needs

  • Food pantries
  • Shelters
  • Rent
  • Utility assistance

Physical and Mental Health Resources

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Pre-natal care
  • Crisis intervention
  • Support groups
  • Counseling
  • Alcohol and drug rehabilitation

Work Initiatives

  • Educational and vocational training programs
  • English as a second language classes
  • Job training
  • General Educational Development (GED) preparation
  • Financial and transportation assistance

 Support for Seniors and those with Disabilities

  • Agencies on aging
  • Centers for independent living
  • Adult day care
  • Meals at home
  • Respite care
  • Home health care
  • Transportation and recreation

 Support for Children Youth and Families

  • After-school programs
  • Tutoring
  • Mentorship programs
  • Family resource centers
  • Protective services
  • Counseling
  • Early childhood learning programs
  • Child care referral centers
  • Recreation

 Volunteering

  • Volunteer centers
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Locations to donate food
  • Clothing, furniture, computers and other items
  • One-time, long-term, permanent, part-time or group volunteering opportunities