Greetings!

Saturday, February 11, was National 211 Day, celebrating the go-to resource 211, provided locally by United Way St. Croix Valley.

In 2022, 211 St. Croix Valley (211 SCV) call specialists handled more than 2,200 calls, helping connect people to locally available services, including help with rent, food, utility bills, and health care. In the St. Croix Valley region, the number one area for requests was housing, followed closely by mental health resources.

211 is a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that connects St. Croix, Pierce, Polk, and Burnett residents with health and human services support. Anyone needing help or information can call 211 or text their zip code to 898211 to reach a trained 211 specialist.

"People reach out to 211 to find information on basic needs, like heating or utility assistance, elder care, or to find the closest food pantry," says 211 Director Trica Trowbridge. "They also call for everyday information like where to take their child for developmental screening or how to locate job training or find free tax filing support."

211 SCV could not provide this invaluable service to our community neighbors without the generous support of donors throughout the St. Croix Valley. Visit our website today to learn more about 211 SCV and how you can help us continue to provide support and resources to our neighbors in need.

In partnership,

United Way St. Croix Valley Team
Volunteer Opportunity
Calling all volunteers!

As our United Way St. Croix Valley Diaper Bank expands into Pierce county, we need a group of dedicated volunteers to help us get diapers to babies in need!

There are multiple ways to support this critical work. Contact Betsy Byker, Success by 6 Director, at Betsy.Byker@unitedwaystcroix.org or 715-245-1593 to learn more and sign up today.
Community Impact Grant Program
United Way St. Croix Valley's Community Impact Grant Program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations in Burnett, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties for programs impacting the health, education, and financial stability of local residents.

Applications are available at our website and will be accepted through 5:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023.
Join Our Team!
Join the UWSCV team! We are currently hiring two part-time positions to support our 211 Information & Referral Call Center and our Success By 6 programs.

Visit our website for more information and to apply today. Applications for both positions will be accepted through February 22, 2023.
giveBIG Registration NOW OPEN!
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Registration for giveBIG 2023 is now open to all non-profit organizations in Burnett, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties!

Register by clicking HERE and mark your calendars to join us for 24 hours of giving on April 25, 2023.
Polk County Diaper Drive
Families experiencing diaper need typically have to choose between their basic needs such as food, housing, and utilities, or diapers. You can help families in Polk County by donating diapers and/or baby wipes throughout the month of February!

Diapers from newborn to size 6 along with wipes can be dropped off at multiple locations throughout the Osceola Community: Osceola Medical Center, Wild River Fitness Center, Peace Lutheran Church, West Immanuel Lutheran Church and Bernicks Pepsi-Cola.