Category: 211
New 2-1-1 Website Sees 22,000 Searches in Three Months
We launched our new 2-1-1 website in late January and since then 22,000 searches have been recorded. “This is significant and shows that there was a need in the community for this online service,” said Chris Juett, 2-1-1 Program Manager. “We are pleased that we can now offer this service to the community.” In comparison, [...]
2-1-1 Resource Room Unveiled at Nordstrom
Nordstrom unveiled a new 2-1-1 Resource Room for its employees. Brandy Lindsey commented that Nordstrom has many employees looking for services. This room is a quiet, private place where they can search for the assistance that they need. The room features a computer where employees can privately search firstcallforhelpiowa.org, the 2-1-1 website. It also includes [...]
United Way 2-1-1 Scheduled Almost 5,000 Tax Appointments This Year
United Way 2-1-1 staff scheduled 4,828 tax appointments during this year’s tax season. This is a slight increase of 26 appointments from last year. We are still collecting information from our tax partners and will share that in the next month or so.
United Way 2-1-1 completes successful tax season with partners
On April 16, 2012, United Way 2-1-1 took its final tax appointments for this tax season. If individuals have questions about tax returns that they had completed by one of the United Way 2-1-1 tax partners they can still call United Way 2-1-1 for assistance in getting connected to the preparer who completed your return.
Preparing our United Way 2-1-1 Room at Nordstrom in Cedar Rapids
We are planning on opening a new United Way 2-1-1 Resource Room at the Nordstrom facility in southwest Cedar Rapids. The room will have brochures from partner agencies, a computer for people to access FirstCallforHelpIowa.org – 2-1-1′s online version – and a phone for people to call 2-1-1 for help. “We appreciate Nordstrom’s willingness to [...]
Still Time to Schedule FREE Tax Preparation Assistance
Appointments for free tax preparation assistance are still available for individuals and families with less than $50,000 in income, and for individuals over age 60. There is still time to schedule an appointment and get your taxes completed by calling United Way 2-1-1 Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. From a cell [...]
Get Tax Help Today
Doing your taxes can be an overwhelming and stressful time. To put your mind at ease, qualified tax preparers are here to help! If your family income is less than $50,000, call United Way 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment at 319-739-4211 from a cell phone or toll free at 866-469-2211.
Community Resources Available Online to Help Those in Need
Linn County Community Services and United Way of East Central Iowa announce two ways for the public to access community resources that are available to assist those in need.
Georgia Pacific to close doors – United Way offers assistance to unemployed persons
The economy has caused local businesses to close their doors. One recent example is in the town of Monticello, Iowa as Georgia Pacific closes its doors. Click here to read the full article from KCRG. United Way of East Central Iowa provides a service to those who are unemployed through 2-1-1. By calling or searching [...]
211 is a United Way Resource for the Community
Check out this video to find out what United Way 211 does and how you can help. Video transcript: “United Way 2-1-1, may I help you?” Chris Juett, United Way 2-1-1 Manager: “You might be asking what people normally call about. They can call for assistance during an emergency. We also have people who [...]
