Frontline Quest Pilot Delivers Real-Time Community Intelligence, Enabling Smarter, Faster Service Where It Matters Most In a world where every call to 211 could be a lifeline, a groundbreaking pilot […]
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Working Without Pay: How 211 Helped Tiffany During the Federal Shutdown
“Very simply, I’ve been going to work every single day. And even though I’m not getting paid at all, I have to still keep going in,” shared Tiffany. Tiffany is […]
Kansas City Mom Faces Hardship as Federal Shutdown Halts Paychecks
The federal government employs an estimated 30,000 people in the Kansas City region. So when there’s a government shutdown, those individuals can be subjected to furloughs, layoffs, or working without […]
How 211 Is Supporting Neighbors Affected by the Government Shutdown
In the wake of the ongoing federal government shutdown, United Way 211 has become a critical lifeline for those feeling its effects most directly. As the shutdown has lingered with […]
United Way Launches New Tool to Locate Food Resources Near You
In response to the heightened food insecurity many people are facing as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown and worker furloughs, United Way Worldwide has partnered with the […]
Eviction Prevention Initiative Helps Kansas City Woman Avoid Eviction and Rebuild Stability
*Mindy is focused on getting her new career in real estate off the ground. But life has thrown her some curveballs. “My car was stolen in December, right as I […]
From Overdue Bills to Hope Restored: Kansas Citians Find Help Through 211
Each year, thousands of Kansas Citians look to United Way of Greater Kansas City 211 for help when they don’t know where else to turn. Year-to-year, the most common needs […]
United Way Breaks Ground with First 211 to Integrate AI Technology Nationwide
In a first-of-its kind initiative, United Way of Greater Kansas City’s 211 resource and referral line is excited to announce a new partnership with Frontline Group, for a pilot project […]