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- Grant Opportunity - Ride United: Transportation Access
- SingleCare Digital Card Access
- Older Americans Month
- AARP Caregiver Outreach Program
- 211 Database Resource Corner
- ICYMI: 211 Townhall & Just One Firefly Day!
- What We Are Reading & Watching
- Upcoming Virtual Events & Past Recordings
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Grant Opportunity - Ride United: Transportation Access |
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United Way Worldwide is excited to launch the 2022-2023 Ride United: Transportation Access Grant Application for all United Ways and 211s to apply for funding to reduce transportation barriers in their communities. We believe that everyone should have safe, reliable, and easily accessible transportation. We also believe that providing transportation options in real-time ensures that both everyday needs and episodic needs are met. Transportation access holds the power to unlock opportunities that would be otherwise out of reach, and it offers a clear pathway towards ensuring the human right of universal basic mobility.
In June of 2018, Lyft partnered with United Way and 211 to launch Ride United: Transportation Access to address pressing transportation gaps by providing rides to help people access essential medical services, complete education programs, get to job interviews, and more. Since inception, RUTA has served neighbors in over 2,000 cities and towns and has provided over 135,000 free and discounted rides. Now, headed into its fifth program year which will run July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, UWs and 211s are invited to apply for these competitive grants.
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ICYMI view the recording of the Grant Application Informational Session & Webinar here, Passcode: RUTA22Ride!
- If any further questions arise as you complete your application, join us for an optional office hour on Monday, May 23 at 1PM ET.
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Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85747782738
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SingleCare Digital Card Access
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211 partners with SingleCare (formerly FamilyWize) to provide community members with access to affordable prescription medications, ensuring greater health and financial stability.
The SingleCare prescription savings card:
- Always free to use by everyone—just show it to the pharmacist.
- No registration or eligibility requirements. Use it right away!
- Save up to 80% on 10,000+ prescription medications
- Accepted at major pharmacy chains nationwide.
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Sign up on SingleCare.com for additional member savings (earn $1 per eligible script!!)
- Works whether you’re insured or underinsured.
- Unlimited uses.
Get the SingleCare, formerly FamilyWize, digital card easily to people that need help with their prescription medication costs:
- Text "Save" to 700700 to receive a card on your phone.
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May is Older Americans Month! This year’s focus of Older Americans Month is aging in place, “how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible.” We know as more older Americans age in place, they’re often assisted by, or serving as, informal caregivers. This number has increased by 10 million individuals over the past five years.
To learn more about caregiving, check out the recent blog post on 211.org on the Caregiver Outreach Program, a partnership between United Way Worldwide, 211, and AARP. The Caregiver Outreach Program brings together AARP’s expertise on caregivers and the 211 network of local resources, trained staff, and infrastructure to deliver targeted resources and support towards informal caregivers in communities across the country.
Caregivers participating in the Caregiver Outreach Program have called 211s for assistance helping older adults with aging in place and helping individuals regain independent living, such as transitioning from nursing homes or assisted living back into caregiver’s homes. 211s participating in the pilot have shared local and national resources to help caregivers and older Americans not only with basic needs and financial assistance, but also with emotional support to reduce anxiety and loneliness among callers.
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AARP Caregiver Outreach Program |
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In August 2020, #Team211 at UWW launched a pilot project with AARP to support 211s in building a proactive engagement program that aims to reach informal caregivers within their service area. Each 211 built a unique implementation plan and is working alongside partners to identify, recruit, and support caregivers in their community proactively via: text, email, phone, mail and/or IM providing. The goal of the project was to reduce stress and increase access to essential information and resources for the benefit of caregivers and their families. This work has continued on with five more 211s joining the cohort and there are plans for nationwide expansion.
This work supports not only this unique population but is helping to build insight and understanding for wider project development. Ultimately, we know that when the subject matter expertise of 211 navigators is applied proactively to upstream client needs, we can make a real difference in the lives of the communities we serve. As we look ahead, we would love to know more from you, the network, about the work you are doing and/or want to be doing in this area.
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211 Database Resource Corner |
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Periodically we receive resource updates from our national partners. Our goal is to share these updates widely and have a consistent location to track updates.
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ICYMI: 211 Townhall & Just One Firefly Day |
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- Find Help (Aunt Bertha) Townhall
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On May 16, 2022, UWW hosted a Town Hall event featuring Find Help (Aunt Bertha) and 211. This town hall was the third in a series where 211s can increase their knowledge about the differentiating aspects of vendors and potentially identify pathways for collaboration in their local communities. ICYMI, check out the recording here to learn more about Find Help (Aunt Bertha), Passcode: #Team211.
- Just One Firefly
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Alexander Star was inspired to create Just One Firefly, written in collaboration with 211 Broward, as a resource of hope for those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide, mental health, and dealing with everyday challenges. "I was inspired to write Just One Firefly in support of the 211 helpline and the valuable work they continue to do each and every day to help those who are struggling,” said Singer/Songwriter Alexander Star. Stream the 211 Anthem here and continue to spread the word utilizing the Just One Firefly toolkit.
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What We Are Reading & Watching
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Upcoming Virtual Events & Past Recordings |
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Recording: Find Help (Aunt Bertha) Townhall
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Access the recording here. Passcode: #Team211
Recording: Wellsky & Healthify Townhall
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Access the recording here. Passcode: #team211
Recording: United Way & Welcome.US Webinar
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Access the recording here. Passcode: =U4MQrj9
Recording: AIRS Webinar - Taking the Fear Out of Conversations with Funders
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Access the recording here.
Recording: Afghan Repatriation & 211 Webinar
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Access the recording here. Passcode: 32hE@8nY
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Access the recording here. Passcode: 0+em8^7K
Recording: Unite Us & 211 Town Hall
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Access the recording here. Passcode: dv3$TCLy
Recording: AIRS Webinar - Helping All Eligible Families Get the Child Tax Credit
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Access the recording here. Simply register and click "View".
Recording: 211 National Steering Committee - Accreditation - Why Make the Journey?"
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Access the recording here. Simply register and click "View".
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April 2022 - Telling the 211 Story with Impact Results, #Team211 at SXSW & More!
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March 2022 - RULMD Grant Opportunity, Wellsky/Healthify Townhall & More!
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February 2022 - 211 Day 2022, New 211 Coverage Map, & More!
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January 2022 - Impact Survey, Join #TEAM211, MyFreeTaxes & More!
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December 2021 - Happy Holidays from #TEAM211, AIRS Public Policy Statement, 211 Day Toolkit & More!
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November 2021 - National Caregiver Appreciation Month, Ride United Last Mile Delivery Impact Award & More!
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October 2021 - Ride United Last Mile Delivery Grant Opportunity, UWW Welcomes New CEO & More!
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