In our 47-year history of service to Southwest Colorado, we have found that when people join together for the common good things change for the better.
Independently operated
501(c)3 non-profit organization
serving La Plata, San Juan, Montezuma, Dolores & Archuleta Counties
Our non-profit partner, Manna, recently received approval to assist with remote SNAP enrollment. They can help people complete and submit applications over the phone or via Go To Meeting now! With an increase of people needing to enroll in assistance programs, this service allows them to walk folks through the process while minimizing person-to-person contact. They have 3 certified SNAP outreach partners who can perform this service and they are ready to start making phone appointments.
Social Security recipients will automatically receive the economic impact payment the same way they normally receive their Social Security benefits. See details from IRS at: www.irs.gov/coronavirus
LIVEUNITED
more than ever!
Hello United Way Friends,
I hope you are all doing well as this week in Colorado we are transitioning to "Safer-At-Home." For the most part, we are supposed to continue our safe behaviors and maintain social distancing, with a few new activities permitted. Here is the link to Governor Polis' most recent order in case you would like to review the details.
How are fellow Coloradans doing during this time? I thought I would share a snapshot of the types of needs that the 2-1-1 call centers have been recording over the last week.
TOP NEEDS:
Rent Assistance
Food
Utility Assistance
Local United Way partners are addressing these needs every day and have stepped up efforts during this time: 68% are as busy or busier than before the crisis. This is true even though 50% have completely closed their facilities. Additionally, many people seeking assistance have never been in a position to need assistance. My hope is that this difficult situation fosters more understanding and empathy between people than ever before.
Thanks for all you do to help out and please enjoy our newsletter!
“If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” -Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize Recipient
We are proud to support the FamilyWizeprogram. FamilyWize pharmacy savings cards are provided free of charge to people with no or limited prescription drug coverage. There is no cost to you or your family for this discount card and there are no enrollment or eligibility requirements. Take your prescription card to participating pharmacies for discounts on all FDA approved medicines.
SERVING ALL COLORADO COMMUNITIES
Service provided in part by
United Way of Southwest Colorado
Get Connected. Get Help.
We know it can often times be difficult and overwhelming to know where to go for help.
2-1-1 Colorado streamlines services and provides one central location where people can get connected to the resources they need. With a database that is updated daily, 2-1-1 Colorado can connect you to critical resources simply by dialing a three-digit number.
Whether you are searching for shelter availability, childcare, or rent payment assistance – 2-1-1 can connect you to available resources in your community.
