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United Way of Greater Houston

Organization: United Way
Facility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open

Address:
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007

Region:Gulf
County/Parish:Harris



Main/General Business Number: Dial 2-1-1 or 713-957-HELP (4357) or 1-800-833-5948
Website: http://www.unitedwayhouston.org/

Make Checks Payable To: National or Local United Ways
Hours: 24 / 7






This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

United Way of Greater Houston
Disaster Resources
In response to Hurricane Ike, the following information is designed to assist with resources during your relief effort. This information will be updated as it becomes available.

For medical or fire emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

For information and referral resources, call the 2-1-1 Texas / United Way HELPLINE.
Dial 2-1-1 or 713-957-HELP (4357)

The 2-1-1 Texas United Way HELPLINE is always available. Let 2-1-1 or 713-957-HELP be your first call when you don't know who to call. Trained information and referral specialists are available to listen to your questions, identify your needs, and help you identify resources that are tailored for your specific situation.

2-1-1 is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls are answered in multiple languages. If you need help, call the HELPLINE now. If you have a question, email us at help@unitedwayhouston.org

SEE WEBSITE for information listed below:
http://www.unitedwayhouston.org/uwdisasterwebsite/index.html

Disaster Resources
General Resources
Disaster PODs
Meal Distribution
FEMA
Shelters
Food Pantries
Food Stamps / WIC
Medical
Missing Persons
Lost Pets
After the Storm (important numbers & how to process)
YMCA Facilities (Shower facilities & electricity)
Recovery Centers

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The United Way of Greater Houston is asking anyone who would like to volunteer -- as well as those who need assistance -- in the Houston-Galveston area to call 2-1-1 Texas / United Way HELPLINE. Specialists will connect potential volunteers with local agencies in need of help.

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Information & Referral Specialists
Open 24/7 for calls!!!!

Whatever needs you have, call to find the resources they have available.

Finances, Food, medical, clothes, child care (free to sliding scale fee) Couceling, Crises Hotlines etc.

works in the Bay Area, Fort Bend , Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties.

Calls are answered in 6 languages with access to translation in over 140 languages.

Our areas of focus:

* Developing children and youth to their full potential
* Creating Strong Families and safe Neighborhoods
* Sustaining Senior Independence
* Rebuilding Lives

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http://nonprofitconnection.unitedwayhouston.org/default.asp?id=251

Funding Opportunities – United Way provides grant funding targeted to special projects and programs.

> Community Building Grants - one-time, short-term funding from $500 to $5,000 awarded to nonprofit civic and neighborhood groups for projects that benefit the community.

> Rebuilding Our Community (ROC) Grants - one-time, short-term funding from $500 to $5,000 awarded to nonprofit civic and neighborhood groups for projects providing hurricane relief servcies. For more information or to apply go to website at:

http://nonprofitconnection.unitedwayhouston.org/default.asp?id=251

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Created At: Wed Oct 19 00:20:26 +0000 2005
Updated At: Sun Jan 10 21:40:56 +0000 2010
Updated By: LTel


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