2-1-1 Referral Help Line Serves All Counties In Middle Tennessee
WSMV-TV Thurs., Oct . 22, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Residents needing assistance with Christmas gifts are urged to call 2-1-1 to find out which agencies they may apply to.
2-1-1 is a community services referral help line that serves all counties in middle Tennessee. An operator will take the person's information, including what's needed and where the individual lives. The caller will then be matched to a program in his or her area.
The deadline to apply for help is Oct. 30.
"The agencies that provide this service need some lead time to get ready and prepare gifts and do all the things they need to go to make it a good experience," said Phil Orr, United Way.
Agencies providing help with holiday gifts are encouraged to get listed in the 2-1-1 database to ensure that operators can make referrals to their organization. Call 2-1-1 to submit information.
Due to the recession, nonprofits are expecting to see more requests for help than last year. New numbers show 25 percent more people are getting food stamps this year, compared to the same time last year.
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