United Way Pledges 100 Percent of Donations to Storm Victims; Call 800-427-4626 to Help

What:

Your donations are now being accepted on behalf of United Way for needs for those affected by the recent storms in Missouri and Illinois. 100 percent of your donation will go to help local people affected by these storms/tornadoes.

Go here: http://bit.ly/dIkoDE to donate online (or www.211missouri.org). You can also call 2-1-1 or 800-427-4626 to make a donation or sign up to volunteer for help in the future (needs are still being assessed and volunteers are not yet being requested).

United Way 2-1-1 will be connecting people to immediate resources and will be a part of the long-term recovery efforts working with a team of partners.

Who:

United Way of Greater St. Louis and United Way 2-1-1

United Way spokespeople:

Cheryl Polk, executive vice president and chief strategy and engagement officer: 314-539-4015

Regina Geer, director, United Way 2-1-1, 314-242-1880

 About Missouri 2-1-1

2-1-1 is a fast, free and confidential way to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-1-1 call centers operate under national standards and are staffed by trained specialists who quickly assess the callers’ needs and refer them to the help they seek. Information is available on a broad range of services, including food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, financial literacy, and job training programs.