07/29/2026
One of the greatest hurdles for people in need to overcome is access to assistance, and United Way of Floyd, Polk & Chattooga County is working to eliminate that obstacle with its 211 service.
“211 was created to be a companion to 911,” said Alli Ellard, CEO of United Way FPC. “If your house is on fire, you call 911; if your life is on fire, you call 211.”
Whether it’s help with the basics — food, shelter, transportation, utilities, healthcare, education — or any number of problems plaguing those in need, 211 was designed to fill the gaps in service by guiding people to where they can receive assistance.
(There were some technical issues and the 1st few minutes of her presentation was not recorded)