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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> The Easiest Place to Start - NJ 2-1-1</DIV></DIV>
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<P><STRONG><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>NJ
2-1-1 can help you find solutions to personal needs by informing you of
resources in your community</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'> like day care
facilities, shelters, affordable housing units, social services, employment
training programs, senior services, medical insurance, and more. <A
href="https://www.nj211.org/frequently-asked-questions-about-2-1-1">Learn about
our resource database, call center and website.</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1d60a4'>2-1-1
is a universally respected and growing national model. Today there are over 285
million Americans covering all 50 states plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico who
have access to community resources by dialing 2-1-1.</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>With every passing
year, new partnerships are made between NJ 2-1-1 and government and community
organizations. These partnerships establish clear pathways for people to
follow when help is needed. In celebration of national 2-1-1 Day, we celebrate
how 2-1-1 makes help happen in New Jersey. With a solid infrastructure our phone
number (211) is operational statewide by landline, cell phone and
Internet.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>In 2016 NJ 2-1-1
connected 363,627 people with services they might otherwise have missed. NJ
2-1-1 community resource specialists answered 155,737 calls for assistance.
Another 5,835 calls were forwarded directly to state hotlines. Our website
received 202,055 visitors.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>In our state
the 2-1-1 system is managed by the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, a subsidiary of the <A
href="https://www.nj211.org/united-ways-of-new-jersey">United Ways of New
Jersey</A> which, in 2002, was designated by the Board of Public Utilities as
sole administrator. The United Ways of New Jersey work to improve lives by
mobilizing the caring power of communities. By affording the leadership to make
2-1-1 available to New Jersey residents, they are making an impact on lives
every day.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Repeatedly, 2-1-1
demonstrates its value during times of crisis.</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'> Our staff works
closely with government officials, voluntary organizations throughout the state,
and 2-1-1 centers in other areas. In times of disaster, NJ 2-1-1 plays a
critical role in bringing information to the people most affected by the event
and relaying the needs of callers back to government officials and first
responders who are in a position to help.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Concurrently, 2-1-1
leads to government efficiencies and is an effective management
tool.</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'> Our centralized
system and knowledgeable, compassionate staff make finding established resources
in our state easier for individuals, helping professionals, and government
employees. Additionally, our call staff keeps track of the needs our callers
communicate. By doing so, the system generates real time data on requests,
complaints, and services. Over time, 2-1-1 data will improve the quality of
programs and services by making it possible to harvest essential information on
resource allocation and use it for policy decision-making and
budgeting.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>NJ 2-1-1 Partnership
| NJ 2-1-1 | PO Box 346 | East Hanover | NJ | 07936<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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