United Way’s 2-1-1 will be coming soon to Alexander County. The program has been made available to our county through the generous sponsorship of Duke Power Company.
2-1-1 is available by calling 211 by land phone or 1-888-892-1162 by cell phone 24/7 365 days a year. 2-1-1 is a simple to remember number that will provide access to vital health and human service information, referrals and volunteer opportunities. The North Carolina Public Utilities Commission designated this three-digit number to access the service. The Commission also designated United Way of North Carolina as the “holder” of the 2-1-1 number on November 18, 1999.
The first step for anyone interested is to attend the demo scheduled for Wednesday, February 20th from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at CVCC. The class is open to any non-profit organizations, government, hospital and others that provide services. There is no charge for any classes.
With so many busy schedules, there are three classes available on different days over a three-week period for you to choose. The class will instruct how to set up the correct information into the 2-1-1 database. Correct information will help in assisting the community to find the services your organization provides. This is very important to have the correct information available to those who are in need every day.
Training dates are:
Tuesday, February 26th 10:00 am – 12:00 (noon)
at CVCC Room 120
Wednesday, March 5th 10:00 am – 12:00 (noon)
at CVCC Room 120
Thursday, March 13th 10:00 am – 12:00 (noon)
at CVCC Room 120
For more information or to attend these classes, contact Gail Drum at United Way 632-9565 or email at uwalexco@charter.net.
United Way of Alexander County will open the Budget and Allocation process to non-profit organizations that are 501(c)3 and in operation at least two years.
United Way of Alexander County will open the Budget and Allocation process to non-profit organizations that are 501(c)3 and in operation at least two years. Budget & Allocation forms will be mailed out by March 31, 2008. If your agency is interested in applying for funding please contact Gail Drum by Friday, February 29th. The Budget & Allocation’s Committee will hear budget requests in April.
Adult Life Program had to cease operation in 2007 due to funding and lack of participants. However, they are providing transportation to their Conover locations for any participants from Alexander County.
Jennifer Hart-Dockey, Executive Director with ALFA reports ALFA has grown its donor base, strengthened its fundraising efforts and streamlined its services, therefore, they will not apply for funding in 2009. She states that the allocations from United Way over the last 10 years have helped them reach this financial stability. She says, “as we continue to grow and diversify our funding it has enabled us to withdraw so that another agency can benefit from United Way’s funding. ALFA will continue to provide life-saving services in Alexander County”.
Gail Drum, Executive Director with United Way says “she is so pleased and commends ALFA for being such good stewards of the community’s dollars. Their agency has suffered and struggled through many hard years that almost closed their doors in 1996.” Ms. Drum says “she will miss working with ALFA and wishes them even greater success in the future. It is very honorable of them to step aside and let another agency receive allocations from United Way”.
For more information, please contact Gail Drum at 828-632-9565 or email at uwalexco@charter.net.
