FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -United Way’s 2-1-1 needs your support to ensure that San Antonio’s social services helpline assists residents as effectively as possible. We are encouraging residents to support through a gift of $2.11, $21.11 or more so that our 2-1-1 call center can better assist residents facing challenges like food insecurity, the high costs of housing and child care, education and more.
While 2-1-1 receives partial support from the State of Texas, state funding remained stagnant for 14 years despite rising operational costs until a modest increase was approved during the 88th Legislative Session last year. With the 89th Legislative Session almost a year away, 2-1-1 needs your support today.
How exactly will donating to United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County enable 2-1-1 to better serve the community?
- It will help reduce wait times for callers as call volume in San Antonio has increased significantly. In 2022, the 2-1-1 Helpline received 179,000 calls.
- Will allow for critical technology and communications enhancements to improve efficiency.
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County manages the 2-1-1 call center for the Alamo Region, which includes Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson counties.
“We appreciate the recent increase in funds but also know that barriers to success like the cost of housing, child care, education and food access become more difficult to overcome every day,” said Chris Martin, CEO and President of United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County. “There is still more support necessary to ensure 2-1-1 can continue to meet these growing community needs so that residents can be more effectively connected to crucial resources.”
Residents in need of support in San Antonio are encouraged to call 2-1-1 and select option 1 to be connected with a call specialist today. 2-1-1 uses a comprehensive database of local resources that can provide relief with our city’s most critical challenges and is available 24/7/365 at no cost.
For more information on 2-1-1, please visit uwsatx.org. To donate, please visit uwsatx.org or visit this link.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Femmel, Director of Communications, 210-836-8616, kfemmel@unitedwaysatx.org.
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About United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County launched its first campaign in 1940 and has grown into the largest private investor in health and human services programs in San Antonio and Bexar County. United Way focuses on preparing children for school and life, helping students graduate and succeed, strengthening the well-being of individuals and families, and providing safety net services. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County also operates the 2-1-1 Helpline, Mission United and fosters volunteerism through the Volunteer Center at United Way. Check our newsroom online for more United Way news.
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