R 061
2015 -- S 0198
Enacted 02/11/2015

S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11TH OF 2015 TO BE UNITED WAY 2-1-1 DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senators Pichardo, Paiva Weed, Algiere, and Satchell
Date Introduced: February 10, 2015

     WHEREAS, United Way of Rhode Island is formally commemorating National 2-1-1
Day on Wednesday, February 11, 2015; and   
     WHEREAS, Through a partnership of state agencies, nonprofit organizations and
corporate support United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island was established in 2007 to help Rhode
Islanders navigate a complex human services network; and
     WHEREAS, With more than one million calls taken so far, United Way 2-1-1 continues
to provide free and confidential information and referral service. Staffed by trained call
specialists, 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and averages 200,000 calls per
year; and
     WHEREAS, 2-1-1 connects people to multiple human services, from locating childcare
to information on free tax assistance programs, to help for substance abuse and finding elder care
services; and
     WHEREAS, 2-1-1 plays a critical role during times of natural disasters, recently handling
more than 2,000 calls during the recent Juno Blizzard; and
     WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island recognizes the value of strong
partnerships with community-based organizations and state agencies to ensure Rhode Islanders
can get the services they need when they need it most; now, therefore be it
     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
hereby declares February 11, 2015, to be "United Way 2-1-1 Day" in Rhode Island; and be it
further
     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Anthony Maione, President and CEO, United
Way of Rhode Island.
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