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United Way News
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Save the Date
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United Way Celebrates 2011 Campaign
United Way of Marshall County will hold its annual Campaign Celebration and Report to the Community on Thursday, March 1 from noon to 1:00 p.m. . . . Read More
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Alabama Gives Day - Bravo and Thank You!
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In a 24 hour period, we received 8 donations, totaling $565. It is because of the passion and dedication you have for improving EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HEALTH and BASIC NEEDS that we are able to have a profound impact on the lives of others. Together we can profoundly change the lives of children and young people, struggling families, frail seniors and those with disabilities in our community – helping them to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
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New Board Officers and Members Announced
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Board members are chosen based on their proven leadership in their respective fields and within the community. Board members serve a three year term . . . Read More
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2011 Campaign Goal Announced
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All money raised in Marshall County stays in Marshall County . . . Read More
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Get Help
Times are tough. If you or someone you know needs help, just dial 2-1-1.
Every hour of every day, someone in Marshall County needs essential services – from finding an after-school program to securing adequate care for a child or aging parent. Faced with a dramatic increase in the number of agencies and help-lines, people often don't know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary services because they don't know where to start. 2-1-1 helps people find and give help. Click here to see the 2-1-1 Brochure.
2-1-1 is the free, easy-to-remember dial code designated by the Federal Communications Commission as the number to call for access to available health and human services in Marshall County. 2-1-1 Connects is a member of the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS), a professional association of over 1,200 community Information and Referral (I&R) providers across the U.S. and Canada.
2-1-1 provides caller with information about and referrals to human services for every day needs and in times of crisis. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services:
- Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, and utility assistance.
- Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, mental health, Children's Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention, and rehabilitation.
- Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, and education programs.
- Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, and homemaker services.
- Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, and protective services.
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