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Donations needed for flood victims in northeast Missouri: nonperishible food items; paper products, including toilet paper and paper towels; laundry detergent; rubber gloves; work gloves; insect repellent products, especially mosquito repellent; bottled water; box fans; Kilz paint. Please call United Way 2-1-1 if you are able to assist with these needs. Cell phone users or Illinois residents can reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626.

Facing the Mortgage Crisis: America is in the midst of a mortgage crisis, and the St. Louis region is among the areas being hard hit with more foreclosures than the national average. But many people can be helped if they know where to turn for trusted information. In response, KETC/Channel 9 has launched Facing the Mortgage Crisis, a community initiative with the United Way of Greater St. Louis and numerous nonprofit organizations throughout our region to connect people with trusted information and free services. Find out more.

If you'd like to sign up to volunteer during emergencies in Missouri or southwestern Illinois, please visit www2.stl.unitedway.org/emergencyvolunteer.

What Kind Of Help Can 2-1-1 Provide?

Why call 2-1-1? Counseling. Education. Temporary resources. Employment. Volunteering.

There are a hundred reasons to call.

Here's just a short list of ways 2-1-1 can help.

Basic Human Needs

  • Food pantries
  • Shelters
  • Rent
  • Utility assistance

Physical and Mental Health Resources

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Pre-natal care
  • Crisis intervention
  • Support groups
  • Counseling
  • Alcohol and drug rehabilitation

Work Initiatives

  • Educational and vocational training programs
  • English as a second language classes
  • Job training
  • General Educational Development (GED) preparation
  • Financial and transportation assistance

Support for Seniors and those with Disabilities

  • Agencies on aging
  • Centers for independent living
  • Adult day care
  • Meals at home
  • Respite care
  • Home health care
  • Transportation and recreation

Support for Children Youth and Families

  • After-school programs
  • Tutoring
  • Mentorship programs
  • Family resource centers
  • Protective services
  • Counseling
  • Early childhood learning programs
  • Child care referral centers
  • Recreation

Volunteering

  • Volunteer centers
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Locations to donate food
  • Clothing, furniture, computers and other items
  • One-time, long-term, permanent, part-time or group volunteering opportunities
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