Tell Someone About 2-1-1

Nonprofits and various government agencies provide excellent programs to support people in need. The problem: the people who need these programs often don’t know they exist or get confused by the maze of options and requirements.

Our community is fortunate.  2-1-1 of WNC connects people in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties to information on those programs and services 24/7.   

In 2010 2-1-1 of WNC fielded 54,605 calls (a 49% increase from 2008).  While that number continues to grow, we know there is much more to do.  Check out the heat map which can be found in our recent annual report:

You can see from this map that we need to continue outreach efforts to ensure that all of our four counties know we are here for them.   That's where we need your help.  Help us spread the word locally, tell your friends and family, request a speaker for your next civic or company meeting, or request brochures for your lobby by connecting to 2-1-1 of WNC Director, Rachael Nygaard.

Read more about 2-1-1 availability nationally and about efforts to establish it from coast to coast.