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Serving Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Ross counties and covering more than 1.4 million residents, United Way 211 provides free and confidential referral services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our Community Resource Database includes almost 1,700 social service, healthcare, and government agencies, covering nearly 10,000 unique programs.
Our social service professionals are certified information and referral specialists, providing them with the knowledge and compassion to help callers find the resources they need and, in the process, help to build stronger communities. Simply call 2-1-1 or chat with us for assistance. Se habla Español.
United Way 211 is your vital connection to a variety of community resources. Take three minutes to learn about this service from our trained professionals and clients.
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Emergency housing and rent assistance
Food pantries, hot meals, and SNAP resources
Resources for utility assistance and payment plans
Places that accept furniture and clothing donations
Career and employment resources
Resources for clothing and household items
Resources for parents and families
Resources for preventative care, community health centers, and insurance
Mental health and counseling resources
Need Cleveland landlord-tenant law info or Earned Income Tax Credit help? United Way 211 can connect...
Housing, healthcare, employment, and financial assistance for veterans
Help for problem gambling and gambling addiction
Resources for addiction support for individuals and their families
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United Way 211 addresses more than 175,000 needs from the community each year
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United Way 211’s Help2Veterans program assists more than 3,500 veterans each year
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Contacts related to housing or emergency shelter each year