PA 211

We had an opportunity to visit United Way of Erie County to see firsthand the impact of their community schools program and hear about the important role PA 211 plays in connecting their residents to support.

PA 211 can help you explore employment resources that may be available in your community—from job search support and interview-ready clothing to transportation assistance, work tools and more. 🔍Search resources on pa211.org

This week, UWP and PA 211 had the opportunity to visit with United Way of Venango & Titusville Region and learn more about how they are serving their community. Grateful for the chance to listen, learn, and see the impact happening across PA!

🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re so LUCKY to have our incredible United Ways and 211 Call Centers! 🍀

As storms approach, preparation goes beyond stocking up. It also means knowing where to turn should you need help. Using the right number helps keep lines open during periods of high call volume and ensures help reaches those who need it.

Connect-PA is collecting stories from Pennsylvanians about how access (or lack of access) to the internet, devices, and digital skills impacts everyday life. Learn more and refer a story: ow.ly/NGkZ50Yruuu

What is PA 211? PA 211 is a lifeline for Pennsylvanians in need. A free, confidential service that connects people to vital local resources when they need help. Call, text, chat, or search - pa211.org.

PA 211 is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to connect Pennsylvanians to services they need. ☑️ Call 211 ☑️ Text your zip code to 898-211 ☑️ Search or chat on pa211.org

PA 211 attended the Dauphin County COAD meeting yesterday to give a first look at our new disaster response app, 211 Beacon. Launching later this year, 211 Beacon is a new tool that helps with response planning from the first critical moments through long term recovery efforts.

This week we celebrate #AmeriCorpsWeek and the service of millions, including our #AmericanConnectionCorps Member, Shambhavi Punjala. Bhavi is helping to launch Connect-PA, a statewide platform, designed to help find affordable internet, devices, and digital skills support.

Join us in celebrating Kim Amsler’s 4-year anniversary with United Way of Pennsylvania! For four years, Kim has brought passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to strengthening communities across PA. Thank you, Kim, for all you do!

VITA season is underway, and volunteers across Pennsylvania are stepping up to help neighbors file their taxes for free. Thank you to every VITA volunteer for sharing your time and talent to support Pennsylvanians with free tax preparation.

Today is the last day to register for UWP’s Hill Day! Stand alongside United Ways and partners from across the Commonwealth as we advocate for change. Register: ow.ly/Zv1450YcPHi

Every day, PA 211’s Resource Navigators listen to stories of resilience and hardship. When Pennsylvanians, call, text or chat with PA 211, real people are providing real support and creating real connections to local resources.

Today is Read Across America Day! We know that literacy shapes educational achievement, workforce readiness, and long-term stability. PA 211 can help get you connected to literacy programs, libraries, tutoring, and more! Search resources at pa211.org.

With a database of over 80,000 resources, PA 211 is here to connect Pennsylvanians to services related to housing needs, food, utility assistance, child care, health care, transportation and more! Call 211 Text your zip code to 898-211 Search or chat: pa211.org

Join our Team! UWP and PA 211 are hiring a Finance and Operations Administrator. For more information, visit ow.ly/HsoL50YleN8

Seeking help is a sign of strength. We’re here for you. ☑️Call 211 ☑️Text your zip code to 898-211 ☑️Search or chat on pa211.org

The need doesn't end when the storms move through our communities. Recovery starts with knowing where to turn for help. For the latest updates and safety tips, visit: pa.gov/stormlatest

Behind each of these needs is a person or family facing tough choices — and a Resource Navigator ready to listen and connect them to help. As demand continues to rise, PA 211 remains a trusted, statewide lifeline, ensuring no one has to navigate these challenges alone.