“‘2-1-1 is for Every Person’: United Way Celebrates 2-1-1 Day”

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February 11, 2021

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Since July, 2019, United Way of Greater Toledo has handled more than 100,000 2-1-1 calls from the community, and with 2-1-1 day happening on Thursday, the organization is doing all it can to ensure that more people become aware of this service. The non-emergency line provides referrals for…

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