211 LAKE COUNTY IN THE NEWS

• CBS Chicago: 211 Lake County livestreamed interview

• CBS Chicago: How the FBI and others helped survivors in Highland Park cope after mass shooting

• Chicago Tribune: 211 social service hotline is a quick connection for non-emergency health and social services

• MEDIA RELEASE: United Way of Lake County's 211 helps community members affected by the July 4th Highland Park parade shooting find resources

• NPR: How to help those impacted by the Highland Park parade shooting

• Reflejos: Statewide 211 program to expand coverage for all Illinoisans

• Lake County Journal: Illinois 211 Board allocates money for statewide program

• Daily Herald: 211 health and human services hotline system to expand beyond Lake County

• WBBM Newsradio: New state budget would provide funding for expansion of 2-1-1 helpline

• Patch: Statewide 211 Program to Expand Coverage for All Illinoisans

• MEDIA RELEASE: Statewide 211 Program to Expand Coverage for All Illinoisans

• Lake County Journal: Proclamation brings spotlight to service: Lake County celebrates United Way's 211 helpline on National 211 Day

• Daily Herald: Lake County 211 system has fielded 125,000 requests for help since inception

• Patch: February 11 is '211 Day' in Lake County, Illinois

• Reflejos: How massive mobile food programs have helped feed the hungry during the pandemic

• Reflejos: 211 Lake County: Year Two Review

• Lake County Journal: Officials discuss measurable results of United Way 211 helpline

• Daily Herald: Lake County 211 system has fielded 100,000 requests for help in first two years

• WBBM Newsradio: Lake County help line assisted thousands during pandemic

• Patch: 211 Lake County - Year Two Review

• MEDIA ADVISORY: 211 Lake County - Year Two Review

• Patch: Celebrate the Second Anniversary of 211 in Lake County

• Daily Herald: Feb. 11 Proclaimed '211 Day' in Lake County

• Patch: February 11 Proclaimed "211 Day" in Lake County, Illinois

• Daily Herald: Lake County designates $20.6 million for rent, utility help

• Union Latina 1220 WKRS FM: Interview with 211 Ambassador, Sara Martinez

• Patch: 211 Lake County - One Year Later

• Daily Herald: Lake County 211 system shows measurable results in first year

• Puro Futbol: Donan cubrebocas a Escuelas de Waukegan

• Lake County Journal: Leaders United launches mask donation drive

• Daily Herald: Lake County's 211 system now connecting volunteers with organizations

• Daily Herald: Lake County United Way COVID-19 relief fund passes $500,000

• Patch: More Than $500,000 Raised for Lake County COVID-19 Fund

• Lake County News-Sun: Look for the helpers: Lake County residents spring into action

• Daily Herald: United Way of Lake County announces 2nd round of COVID-19 fund grants totaling $120,000

• Lake County Journal: United Way awards 2nd round of COVID-19 response grants

• Patch: United Ways announces $120,000 in 2nd round COVID-19 fund grants

• Patch: Coronavirus in Lake County: Volunteer Openings with United Way

• Lake County Journal: United Way of Lake County awards first round of COVID-19 relief grants

• Reflejos: Help us helping

• Patch: $300,000 Raised for Lake County COVID-19 Response Fund

• The North Shore Weekend: Helping Hands

• Daily Herald: Donors quick to help Lake County COVID-19 Community Response Fund

• Patch: United Way of Lake County awards $93,242 in COVID-19 fund grants

• Lake County Journal: United Way creates Lake County COVID-19 Community Response Fund

• The Lake Forest Leader: Donations being accepted for Community Response Fund

• Patch: United Way of Lake County Launches COVID-19 Response Fund

• Lake County News-Sun: ‘It’s heartbreaking’: Assistance fund run by United Way of Lake County to target ‘most basic needs’ of those hurt by coronavirus fallout

• Daily Herald: Groups form coronavirus charity fund

• MEDIA RELEASE: United Way of Lake County Launches COVID-19 Response Fund

• Patch: February 11 Proclaimed "211 Day" in Lake County, Illinois

• Reflejos Bilingual Newspaper: Official Launch of 211 for Lake County

• Patch: 211 Helpline Launched in Lake County For People In Need

• Puro Futbol Newspaper: 211 Helpline for People in Need 

• Highland Park News: Lake County touts new 211 assistance line

• Daily Herald: 211 Help System Officially Debuts in Lake County

• Lake County News-Sun: ‘You can truly save lives’: Lake County service agencies tout new 211 assistance line

• WBBM Newsradio: New Social Services Hotline in Lake County

• MEDIA RELEASE: 211 Helpline Now Live in Lake County

• MEDIA ADVISORY: 211 Launch Event for Lake County 

• Daily Herald: Lake County to Launch 211 System to Connect Residents with Essential Services

• Daily Herald:  211 helpline available in Kane and McHenry, soon Lake

• Daily Herald:  United Way to launch human services 211 hotline in Lake County

211 NEWSLETTERS

• March 2024 - Problem Gambling: Help Is Available

• February 2024 - 211 Day Celebrated Across Lake County

• January 2024 - Celebrating 211 Day 2024

• December 2023 - Caring for Your Mental Health

• November 2023 - 211 Provider Survey Results

• October 2023 - 211 Results for First Quarter FY2024

• September 2023 - Our 211 Annual Report

• August 2023 - National Immunization Awareness Month

• July 2023 - 211 Results for Fourth Quarter FY2023

• June 2023 - United Way of Lake County’s 211 Celebrates Community

• May 2023 - A Victory for 211 Illinois

• April 2023 - 211 Results for First Quarter 2023

• March 2023 - Need Help Paying Your Rent?

• Feburary 2023 - 211 Day Celebrated Across Lake County

• January 2023 - Celebrating 211 Day 2023!

• December 2022 - DuPage County Launches 211

• November 2022 - Mortgage Assistance for Homeowners Affected by Pandemic

• October 2022 - Review 211’s Three-Year Results and Impact

• September 2022 - 211 Lake County is Turning 3!

• August 2022 - Celebrate the Third Anniversary of 211 Lake County!

• July 2022 - 211 Responds to Help Community Members Affected by Parade Shooting Find Resources

• June 2022 - Lake County’s 211 Reaches 150,000 Contacts Milestone!

• May 2022 - 211 Lake County Community Awareness Survey

• April 2022 - 211: A Lifeline for Our Community

• March 2022 - Homeowner Assistance Fund Launches in April

• February 2022 - Lake County Recognizes February 11 as '211 Day'

• January 2022 - 211 Fourth Quarter 2021 Results

• December 2021 - Lake County's 211 Earns #1 Ranking!

• November 2021 - 211 Third Quarter 2021 Results

• October 2021 - Domestic Violence Awarness Month

• September 2021 - Lake County's 211 Turns 2!

• August 2021 - 211 Lake County has made more than 100,000 connections to help!

• July 2021 - The "Guiding Light" 211 PSA Campaign

• June 2021 - Introducing Charla con el 211

• May 2021 - Mental Health Awareness Month

• April 2021 - 211 First Quarter 2021 Results

• March 2021 - Need Help Paying Rent or Utility Bills?

• February 2021 - Lake County Recognizes February 11 as '211 Day'

• January 2021 - Celebrate 211 Day!

• December 2020 - 211 Annual Report

• November 2020 - 211 Third Quarter 2020 Results

• October 2020 - Need Help Paying Rent or Utility Bills?

• August 2020 - 211 Promotional Toolkit

• July 2020 - 211 Makes It Easier to Connect with Rental Assistance

• May/June 2020 - COVID-19 Special Report

• April 2020 - 211 First Quarter 2020 Results

• March 2020 - 211 is Here to Help

• February 2020 - Celebrating "211 Day" in Lake County

• January 2020 - Problem Gambling: Help is Available

• November 2019 - 211 Helps Make it Easier to Access Available Resources

• October 2019 - Early Results for 211 Lake County

• September 2019 - 211 Helpline Now Live in Lake County!

• August 2019 - Preparing for the Launch of 211 in Lake County

• July 2019 - 211 to Launch in Late September

• June 2019 - 211 Brand Refresh

• May 2019 - Lake County 211 Partners with Interface Children & Family Services

• April 2019 - Thank You, 211 Volunters!

• March 2019 - Kane County Launches 211

• February 2019 - Working Together to Implement 211 for Lake County

• January 2019 - 211 Improves Health Outcomes

• December 2018 - What United Way is Doing to Bring 211 to Lake County

• November 2018 - 211 Expected to Launch

• October 2018 - Why Do We Need 211 in Lake County?

• September 2018 - What is 211?

• August 2018 - Read Our First Edition of the Newsletter

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