HAPPY 211 DAY!
Today, on February 11, 211 Day is celebrated across the country. It's a day to recognize the important and comprehensive services that 211 provides to communities, including ours.

211 Northwest Florida is a free and confidential information referral service, powered locally by United Way of West Florida. Individuals who dial 211 are connected to help like food, utility resources, mental health resources, and more!

211 Northwest Florida is here for our neighbors in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties.
In 2021 our 211 Northwest Florida....
Meet the Smiths
When a fire devastated a Santa Rosa County family and destroyed their home, they dialed 211 for assistance.
The 211 Northwest Florida Information and Referral Specialist connected the family to resources to help them relocate and replace medications and medical equipment...

CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES
Free Tax Help
Free tax help is available now for individuals and families with an annual income of $73,000 or less. United Way of West Florida's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites are open now by appointment only. Call 211 to set up your appointment. You can file on your own for free with online self-filing by visiting myfreetaxes.com.
If you would like to volunteer with VITA, there is still time to sign up!
ASK 5
The Mental Health Task Force of Northwest Florida has launched its first campaign to raise awareness and encourage everyday conversations about mental health. The "Ask 5" campaign reminds everyone to take a moment to ask 5 people a day a simple question: "Are you ok?"
IN OUR COMMUNITY
DAY OF CARING
We are so excited for the 28th Day of Caring coming up on Feb. 25.
We can't wait to see what all the volunteers accomplish on that day and the finished projects!

If you are interest in volunteering, there are still openings.

Learn more by visiting www.uwwf.org/dayofcaring.
COMMUNITY JOBS
Several of our Certified Partner Agencies are seeking individuals to join their teams and make a positive impact in our community!

Learn more by visiting www.uwwf.org/employment-opportunities.
BORN LEARNING TRAILS
Check one of our 4 Born Learning Trails in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

Each trial is a series 10 of interactive signs that offer fun, active learning activities for kids and their families.

Learn more by visiting www.uwwf.org/born-learning.
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