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Greetings!
Welcome to United Way's 2-1-1 of WNC's first e-newsletter.
We look forward to offering this as a way to keep in touch, highlight local health and human service initiatives, promote information and referral tools for serving your clients, gain your feedback, and strengthen our community partnerships.
If you have information to include in this newsletter, or have questions or comments, please feel free to contact us. The information in our free e-newsletter is meant to be shared. Please forward and tell your friends to sign-up.
We look forward to hearing from you! |
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 Period of Purple Crying
You may have noticed this disquieting image on billboards in various locations throughout Buncombe County. The Period of Purple Crying campaign is an early intervention and outreach campaign to reduce the incidences of Shaken Baby Syndrome. 2-1-1 is the number to call to receive more information about this campaign. The Period of Purple Crying campaign is designed to educate parents, caregivers, and health and human service providers about dealing with newborns and to normalize frustrations and fears related to caring for crying infants.
A free, one hour information session for the health and human service community related to this campaign, newborn care, and Shaken Baby Syndrome will be held on October 12th at 9:00 a.m.at Mission Children's Hospital. Health and human service providers from Counties outside Buncombe are also welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Jen Waite at 255-0696 or jwaite@unitedwayabc.org. See this flyer for more information and directions.
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Information at Your Fingertips
Did you know 40% of 2-1-1's customers access information by using the online database?
United Way's 2-1-1 of WNC's online database allows you to search more than 2,000 health and human service agencies and programs in Henderson, Transylvania, Madison, and Buncombe Counties by name or key word. All you need is access to the internet.
The programs and services listed are provided by nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other community groups.The database includes comprehensive and up-to-date information about agency and program location, phone number, services offered, application procedure, hours, fees, and area served.
The 2-1-1 online database can be a valuable tool for your work. Visit this web resource at: www.211wnc.org. |
 Tools for You
Would you like 2-1-1 promotional material for your office and clients? Most of our customers report learning about 2-1-1 after turning to a partner agency for help. We are happy to provied information for you to distribute. We are able to provide posters, brochures, wallet cards, and magnets. If you are interested in receiving our materials, please contact Jen Waite at 255-0696 or jwaite@unitedwayabc.org.
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Community Resource Spotlight
Weatherization is the practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements, particularly from sunlight, precipitation, wind, and cold, and of modifying a building to reduce energy consumption and optimize energy efficiency. Come winter time, many of your clients will be concerned with overwhelming heating costs and seeking emergency heating assistance. Help your clients be proactive by encouraging weatherization now. Senior citizens, people with disabilities, and people living on limited incomes may be eligible for free or discounted weatherization assistance to stay warmer in winter, cooler in summer and save money by reducing fuel and electric bills.Apply early for weatherization services and don't wait for the cold weather!
The primary agencies that provide weatherization services locally are Western Carolina Community Action and Community Action Opportunities.
Western Carolina Community Action provides weatherization services to residents of Henderson and Transylvania Counties. Visit their website at http://www.wcca.net/ or call 693-1711 in Henderson County or 884-3219 in Transylvania County for more information.
Community Action Opportunities provides weatherization services residents of Buncombe and Madison Counties. Visit their website at http://www.communityactionopportunities.org/ or call 252-2495 in Buncombe County or toll free from Madison County at 877-989-2495 for more information. This flyer will also provide information about weatherization through CAO.
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