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2-1-1 In the News

The Jackson Sun
February 12, 2007

Residents can call 2-1-1 to get social services

United Way of West Tennessee celebrated the birth of its 2-1-1 call system today in Jackson.

United Way President Barry Matthews called the event “a special day” because area residents who need help can now call 2-1-1 to speak to a United Way representative for information about social services.

The 2-1-1 phone service offers information on a broad range of services including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, financial literacy and job-training programs, according to United Way’s Web site.

The 2-1-1 hotline is not limited to Jackson-Madison County. Residents of Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Henderson, Hardeman, McNairy, and Weakley counties are also encouraged to take advantage of this assistance program.

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	2-1-1 In the News The Jackson Sun February 12, 2007 Residents can call 2-1-1 to get social services United Way of West Tennessee celebrated the birth of its 2-1-1 call system today in Jackson. United Way President Barry Matthews called the event “a special day” because area residents who need help can now call 2-1-1 to speak to a United Way representative for information about social services. The 2-1-1 phone service offers information on a broad range of services including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, financial literacy and job-training programs, according to United Way’s Web site. The 2-1-1 hotline is not limited to Jackson-Madison County. Residents of Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Henderson, Hardeman, McNairy, and Weakley counties are also encouraged to take advantage of this assistance program. top