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United Way of Greater Cleveland’s 2-1-1 phone service is a free community program providing information about social, health and government resources 24 hours a day, every day. Residents of Cuyahoga County calling from a land line need only dial 2-1-1 or can call (216) 436-2000. Geauga County residents can call (440) 285-3194 and in Medina County they can call (888) 330-4211.
United Way has compiled information on more than 10,000 community services.
What is 2-1-1?
2-1-1 is a phone number that connects people with important community services. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigned 2-1-1 nationwide as the phone number to dial for help with health and human services. There are nearly 200 active 2-1-1 systems covering all or part of 40 states, plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.
When you call 2-1-1, you are connected to an information and referral provider in your area, if service is available. Our 2-1-1 program serves Cuyahoga, Geauga and Medina Counties and is a partnership of United Way of Greater Cleveland, United Way Services of Geauga County and United Way of Medina County. 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, every day in these counties.
If you need to locate a 2-1-1 service in another area, visit www.2-1-1.org for assistance.
Additional United Way Contact information
United Way of Geauga County - (440) 285-3194
United Way of Lake County - (877) 211-LAKE or (800) 654-5465, Lake County 211 website
United Way of Lorain County - (800) 275-6106, Lorain County 211 website
United Way of Medina County - (888) 330-4211
United Way of Summit County - (888) 212-5041, Summit County 211 website
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United Way 211
United Way's 211/First Call For Help is a free and confidential information service ready to direct you to the health and human services you need in Cuyahoga, Geauga and Medina Counties.
Just dial 2-1-1. Professional staff are available to help you 24 hours a day, every day.
Save the Dream
The American dream of home ownership is disappearing during these times of crisis. In Ohio, rising unemployment, loss of business, and a bleak economic outlook also threaten that dream.
Help is available. Save the Dream provides information and highlights programs that Ohioians can use to help save the dream of owning a home.
Upcoming Events
ESOP Partners with Area Suburbs to Help Homeowners
Two additional suburbs will hold local intake sessions, in partnership with ESOP (Empowering & Strengthening Ohio’s People), to provide FREE foreclosure prevention counseling to area homeowners. This initiative builds on ESOP’s track record of making its highly successful foreclosure counseling practices more readily available in Cuyahoga County suburbs. ESOP already provides intakes in South Euclid and Lakewood.
Starting Feb. 4, 2010, trained counselors from ESOP will also set up shop once a week in Bedford Heights and Garfield Heights. Please see below for more detailed information on the time and location of these new intake sessions. Homeowners do not have to be city residents but MUST call or email ESOP to set up an appointment.
Bedford Heights, Every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Jimmy Dimora Community Center, 5615 Perkins Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146
Garfield Heights, Every Thursday at 1 p.m.
Word of Righteousness Family Life Center, 13455 Dressler Avenue, Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
To make an appointment or for more information, please call ESOP at 216-361-0718 or email .
ABOUT ESOP:
ESOP is a HUD-certified housing counseling agency. ESOP’s success stems from partnerships with various lenders and servicers, allowing for easy negotiation of loan modifications. ESOP has been nationally and internationally recognized for its campaigns against predatory lenders and for its success obtaining mortgage resolutions that keep families in their homes.
Funding
Funding for the coverage of economy and jobs topics comes from The Cleveland Foundation; The George Gund Foundation; The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation; The Nord Family Foundation; The Bruening Foundation; The Community Foundation for Lorain County; and The Charter One Foundation.
