United Way Of North Carolina

Nc 211: nc 211 provides statewide, 24/7 information and referral services to nc residents. 211 is an information and referral line and companion website (nc211.org) that connects people to vital social services provided by a range of nonprofit and government agencies. This easy-to-remember number saves time and frustration by eliminating the need for callers to navigate a maze of agencies and helplines. Concurrently, 211 is an effective management tool. The system generates real-time data on requests at 211counts.org, alerting stakeholders to emerging needs and making it possible to direct resources to where they will do the most good.

Member services: as the member association for 47 local united ways covering 80% of all communities in nc, uwnc's role is to create learning and engagement opportunities that build strong united way leaders, resilient and equitable united way organizations, and advocacy action that transforms the lives of low-income working families.