Advocacy Day - 3.19.25

More than sixty advocates teamed up in Columbus to champion a $2 million statewide investment in Ohio 211 - a lifeline that connected more than 786,000 Ohioans last year to health, housing and economic resources.

There were powerful conversations with over 70 legislators in the Ohio House and Senate, and we are thrilled that several voiced their support for 211 and the critical role it plays in their districts.

Joel Potts, Chief Government and External Affairs Officer at the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, spoke about DCY's priorities and how 211 helps the families that they serve.

We are engaging legislators to help them understand the critical role that 211 plays throughout the state and what is at stake. Below are more pictures of the event.an a couple

OHIO 211 2024 IMPACT DATA

HOW WE CONNECTED OHIO RESIDENTS TO RESOURCES

Click here to see our 2024 Impact Data Sheet

United Way of Greater Cincinnati 211

Responds to 211 LA with Southern California Wildfires

One doesn't have to look far to see the transformative power of a 211 Network. As devastating wildfires tore through Southern California, Los Angeles’ 211 team turned to United Way of Greater Cincinnati for help. Because they had the same 211 software platform as LA they were able to assist with calls for help and were contracted by Los Angeles. Through a partnership with Airbnb, hundreds of displaced families were connected to critical resources like temporary housing.

Greater Cincinnati's 211 helped neighbors access shelter, food and essential services during the recent winter storm.

211 ensures families in crisis get the help they need when it matters most.

To learn more about 211 at United Way of Greater Cincinnati at https://www.uwgc.org/find-help/united-way-211/

The Ohio 211 County Service Map

Our map provides an overview of the county coverage in Ohio. 211 is a free, 24/7/365 service provided by fourteen organizations across Ohio.

Click here to see the full-sized map with links to the organizations that service each county.

SHARE THE TAKEAWAY NEWSLETTER WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES

You can share the link with other legislative offices to make sure they have access to our newsletter. The link is: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/C9bMew2/Ohio211

Ohio 211 Providers

Area Agency on Aging 3

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency

Fairfield County 211

Mansfield/Richland County Public Library / First Call 211

Lutheran Social Services 211 Central Ohio

Help Network of Northeast Ohio

Helpline of Delaware & Morrow County

Lifeline, Inc.

Pathways of Central Ohio

United Way of Greater Cincinnati

United Way of Greater Cleveland

United Way of the Greater Dayton Area

United Way of Summit & Medina

United Way of Greater Toledo

In 2001, following the Federal Communications Commission authorization of 211 for the provision of information and referral, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) gave Ohio AIRS (DBA Ohio 211) responsibility for overseeing the development and management of 211 in Ohio.

Ohio 211 Website

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