“It’s definitely holding steady,” she added. “We certainly have not seen a decrease.”
The referral line has been available for about 27 years, but the 211 call center was opened in 2006. It’s a one-stop number where area residents can get information about programs, support groups, food pantries, emergency assistance, employment/training services and more from a live person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The agency also has blog that has slightly increased traffic as well, Wagner said. The address is http://211uwccmc.blogspot.com/.
Job and Family Services renewed its $15,000 annual contract with United Way, a measure Clark County Commissioners approved Tuesday.
“It’s amazing outreach to the community,” said Commissioner John Detrick.
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