United Way 211 serves a 23-county region surrounding Kansas City. Callers from the urban core account for the largest percentage of contacts from individuals calling 211 or reaching out for […]
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211 Helping Kansas City Residents Access Critical Resources
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211 recently upgraded the 211 website which includes reports, tools and an upgraded online resource database, all of which can be found at 211KC.org. […]
Demand for 211 Soared in 2024
United Way of Greater Kansas City is proud to operate 211, our region’s 24/7 resource and referral line. In 2024, our 211 Community Resource Navigators (CRNs) hit a new record […]
Utility and Transportation Assistance Among Top Five Needs in 2024
United Way’s 211 hit another record contact volume in 2024, with a combined total from phone calls and unique website visits to 211KC.org of 476,691. That represents a 33% increase […]
Announcement: 211 Database has moved
United Way 211, our free local information and referral resource, has updated our online resource database! Our 211 resource database is available to the public through www.211kc.org. We have transitioned to a new and improved search engine […]
211 Plays Pivotal Role in Ongoing Winter Storm Response
United Way of Greater Kansas City is proud to operate 211, our region’s 24/7 resource and referral line. As we closed out 2024, United Way 211 Community Resource Navigators (CRNs) […]
211 in Action: How One Call Can Change a Life
United Way’s 211 is on pace to receive more than 425,000 contacts in 2024. If that number holds, it would represent nearly a 43-percent increase in combined calls and unique […]
Kansas City Braces for Winter Weather Storm: Resources are Available
The forecast predicts extreme cold for the Kansas City metro this weekend, including snow and freezing temperatures. If you or someone you know is in need of shelter or assistance, […]