United Way of the Bay Area - 2-1-1

How to Help

Give 2-1-1 a try!
Learn firsthand how great 2-1-1 is—try it out! Pick up your phone now and dial 2-1-1. Here are some examples of questions you can ask the operator:

• Where can I donate clothing?
• Is there an after-school program near my child's school?
• Where can I find volunteer opportunities?
• I'm trying to find a parenting class. Can you help?
• Where can my elderly mother find an adult day care program?

Donate today
United Way is working to raise money to support the operation of
2-1-1 in 7 Bay Area counties during the next five years.
» Make a donation today!

Refer a friend
Know someone who needs help? Tell him or her to call 2-1-1. If calling from outside San Francisco or Santa Clara Counties, dial 800-273-6222.

Be an advocate
"The Calling for 2-1-1 Act" will authorize $250 million to help implement and sustain 2-1-1 nationwide. Call 1.888.PASS211 (1.888.727.7211) to encourage your representative to cosponsor the Act. Get up to date information on the status of 2-1-1 legislation by visiting United Way's
» Public advocacy page.

Calling for Volunteers!
2-1-1 Bay Area receives thousands of calls every year. You can help keep your local call center fully staffed and help us keep our community database records current.

» Apply to volunteer now. (pdf opens in a new window)
You can also volunteer by calling 2-1-1.

The Food Bank directs all people seeking food to 2-1-1, where after a thorough intake and assessment, clients are directed to a food distribution site that best meets their needs and location.

"The convenience of being able to direct people to United Way's 2-1-1 service is a tremendous asset in our fight to end hunger in San Francisco," says Paul Ash, executive director of the San Francisco Food Bank.

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