United Way’s 2-1-1 has more than 12,000 services to refer callers to, making it the most comprehensive way to find or give help. You can search the same database that 2-1-1 call specialists use to find services.
Helpful Hints
The database is designed to search for your keyword in all services that use the word. For instance, a keyword search for food can bring up food pantries, programs that provide meals and organizations looking for donated food. The best way to narrow your search to fit your needs is to dial 2-1-1 and talk to a trained specialist.
| If you are looking for |
Search for this word |
| Christmas food baskets, Christmas meal sites, Christmas gifts |
Christmas list |
| Thanksgiving food baskets, Thanksgiving meal sites |
Thanksgiving list |
| groceries |
food pantry |
help paying the rent
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rental assistance |
| help paying a heating bill |
utility assistance |
a job
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employment |
| a place to stay for one night |
shelter |
| a place to stay for longer than one night |
transitional housing |
| a drug problem |
substance abuse |
| help filling out your taxes |
tax preparation
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an after school activity for your elementary or middle school student
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youth programs |
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It's easy!
1. Search online
2. Enter a Keyword
*Note: To narrow your search, click "Advanced Search" and enter your
zip code to find local results.
3. Click Search
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