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UNITED WAY 211

AN ENTRY POINT FOR ANY RESOURCE

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa or Wood County with a health or human service need. 211 has a database of over thousands of different health and human service resources for residents of Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Connect with our Community Resource Advisors 24/7 to get information about:

  • Food, Housing and Utility Assistance
  • Employment Services
  • Childcare 
  • Healthcare
  • Legal Services
  • Veteran Services
  • Tax Preparation Services
  • And more! 

Community Resource Advisors are trained to listen, ask questions, assess needs and connect callers to community resources from our large database of national, state and local resources. We also offer translation services to ensure that language is not a barrier to people seeking help.

You can reach 211 by dialing 2-1-1 (or 800-650-HELP), through internet chat or by texting your zip code to 898-211.

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Lucas County Quick Guide

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Ottawa County Quick Guide

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211 Get Connected Training

Learn more about 211 and the variety of resources available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa and Wood County.

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There are various needs throughout our community. If your agency is in need of volunteer support, or if you are looking for new volunteer opportunities, click the link below for more information about United Way community volunteering.

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United Way of Greater Toledo serves Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Learn more about Your United Way and the important work we do to support our local communities.

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United Way 211 is a free 24-hour-a-day information and referral service. You can access our services via chat, text, dialing 211, or by searching our Community Resource Database.

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Community Data

We are transforming community change through data-driven impact. Our data collection and analysis serves to best inform and benefit our local communities. See our success measures in Education, Financial Stability, Health and Housing.

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United Way of Greater Toledo is proud to support 60 programs and 50 community partners across Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Learn more about the vital community programs we fund and support.

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