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Friday is National 2-1-1 Day

This Friday, February 11 is 2-1-1 Day.

 

It's fitting given the numerical date and Ryan Huffer with the United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois says it's a chance to promote the fact 2-1-1 is a great resource for anyone in need to get connected to a non-profit or local agency that can help them.

 

 

2-1-1 Day is a good time to remind the community of that service that is available any time. Huffer says they promoted it heavily during the pandemic when a lot of people found themselves who may not have ever been in need in a situation where they were seeking assistance.

 

 

Huffer says 2-1-1 recently added the feature to text with someone about services. He indicates often times 2-1-1 is utilized by first-time help-seekers or those seeking help on behalf of someone else, which he says is perfectly acceptable.

 

 

DeWitt County residents inquired more frequently with 2-1-1 than any other area in the United Way's service area besides Macon County. Huffer indicates a lot of calls came in regarding home maintenance and minor repair service which they found to be an unmet need in the area.

 

 

Huffer encourages anyone who may have a friend or family member that needs a little help to inform them of 2-1-1. 

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